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Transitioning from College to Work
While high school has come to an end, it is important to keep in mind that even after college, your child may face challenges related to their disabilities. These can include identifying and finding a career they enjoy, adapting to the world of employment, making friends with peers, and adult dating.
Other Ways of Doing it: Alternative Forms of Intimacy in Neurodiverse Couples
I have noticed the ubiquitous references to a “healthy sex life” on online articles and podcasts. It can be implied, perhaps inadvertently, that “better sex and intimacy” equals more frequent and passionate sex.
Why Can’t I Break the Cycle: Autism and Internet Addiction
I have noticed that there are a variety of different reasons why neurodiverse individuals struggle with compulsive internet use and treating them at their source is the most effective form of therapy.
Using it Wisely: Frustration, Procrastination, and Learning Differences
Adults with learning differences can experience profound frustration. It is certainly an understandable emotion when facing a multitude of academic, professional, and interpersonal challenges.
Different in More Ways than One: Autism Spectrum, NVLD, Asexuality, and Intersectionality
Many people on the spectrum and with NVLD enjoy having multiple partners or monogamous sexual relationships. However, not only has a greater sexual diversity been documented within the autistic population, but some research also indicates that asexuality is more common.
Finding the Right Online Approach: How Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Can Use Social Media Effectively
For some people, understanding how many times to like a post or write an appropriate response is a critical step towards effective online engagement. Fortunately, it is a skill that can be taught and learned.
ADHD and Dating: Strategies for Success
There are a variety of techniques for managing online dating. In general, reducing the overwhelm of new potential matches can be helpful someone with ADHD to focus in on a few potential people at a time while remembering strategies for success.
Learning Differences and Anxiety in Adults: How to Understand the Link and Treatment
Can you imagine waking up every day not knowing if you are going to get lost, bump into somebody, misread a social cue, or be able to process an influx of new information at your job or school?
Depression and Learning Differences: What Is Effective Treatment?
Many individuals with learning differences also suffer from depression. In fact, research has been found that students with learning differences are at greater risk for depression than their non-disabled peers.
Couples Therapy in Bergen County: How Do Communication Exercises Help?
Are you having the same argument over and over again? Does it seem as though no matter how hard you try, discussions dissolve into fights? Couples often struggle with communication.
The Spark: What is it and How to Create it Despite Learning Differences?
In today’s world of infinite possibilities and instant gratification, it is not uncommon to expect a spark on the first date. However, creating this phenomenon may be easier for some than others.
Finding the Way Forward: How Young Adults with Learning Differences can Build Self-Esteem while Navigating Uncertainties.
How Young adults with learning Differences can manage uncertainty to achieve their goals.
COVID-19: Why is it so Hard for those who Learn Differently!
There is no question that individuals with learning differences must also do the same. However, these expectations may not be as easy for those who already struggle to recognize personal space and remaining organized.
A Two-Pronged Approach: How and Why Individuals with Learning Differences Benefit from Coaching and Emotionally Focused Psychotherapy
Effective Coaching and Psychotherapy for Young Adults with Learning Differences.
Finding the True Man Within: Masculinity and Mental Health Challenges for Men with Different Types of Learning Differences
How men with learning differences can find authentic masculinity.
The Present and the Past: How to Navigate the Complexity of Learning Differences in Couples Therapy
How couples navigate the past and present impact of learning differences
Unseen Challenges: The Unique Needs of Young Adults with “Invisible Disabilities” in the Work Place.
The Unique Needs and Challenges of Young Adults with Invisible Disabilities" in the Work Place.
How to Be Honest: Discussing Physical Attraction Towards Others and Pornography Use in Relationships
Strategies for Discussing Pornography use in Relationships.