Despite the lingering misconceptions and prejudices, it is well-known that neurodiverse individuals can be just as sexual as their neurotypical counterparts. 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 alsoContinue reading “Different in More Ways than One: Autism Spectrum, NVLD, Asexuality, and Intersectionality”
Category Archives: Learning Differences
Finding the Right Online Approach: How Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Can Use Social Media Effectively
For Individuals on the spectrum and with NVLD social media is a two-edged sword. The benefits have been well-documented, with some studies indicating that neurodiverse adults who use it are more likely to have close friendships (Mazurek, 2013). Many may also feel more comfortable communicating in this medium, as they are less vulnerable to the fauxContinue reading “Finding the Right Online Approach: How Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Can Use Social Media Effectively”
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? Millions of people with learning differences, experience being overwhelmed and misunderstood by the world around them onContinue reading “Learning Differences and Anxiety in Adults: How to Understand the Link and Treatment”
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. (Maag. W John & Reid, 2006). This is also likely true for the adult population. There are ubiquitous treatments for depression, including the well-researched CBT,Continue reading “Depression and Learning Differences: What Is Effective Treatment?”
The Spark: What is it and How to Create it Despite Learning Differences?
Strategies for creating the spark when one has a learning difference.
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.
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.
Dating Skills Group
A Dating Skills Group for Young Adults with Learning Differences.
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
