What One Neurodivergent Therapist Has Learned from the Stoics
Epictetus, one of the Ancient Stoic Philosophers, tells us to “Make the best use of what is in your power and take the rest as it happens.” As a therapist who is neurodivergent, when it comes to deciding whether to fix it or live with it, I find comfort in...
My Neurodivergent Brain: A Note to Neurotypicals on Fostering Positive Interactions
“My hope is that neurotypical individuals also invest in personal growth and understanding, both for the sake of their relationships with neurodivergent individuals and for enriching our society with diversity and creativity”. – Therapist Rebeeca Goldstein
Why are transitions so hard?
Whether you’re a neurodivergent parent or a child or young adult, transitions like the end of the school year can disrupt your well-oiled schoolyear routines. Routine and predictability reduce anxiety and provide regulating feelings. They can provide a sense of...
Types of Therapy
Types of Therapy & Modalities common to our therapists defined: DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-informed and of course the A.C.C.E.P.T Program™.
10 Executive Functioning Tips
By Harsha BabaniM.Sc. (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.), Reg. OT (AB)Occupational Therapist We’ve put together some tips to enhance executive functioning (planning, organization, prioritizing, initiating tasks, controlling our emotions, regulating our behaviour, making...
Communication Styles Quiz
Worry about how you come across to others, at home, school, or work? And if you’re neurotypical, you may wonder why it’s so hard to communicate with a ND loved one or colleague.
All those damn puzzle pieces!
All those damn puzzle pieces. There is no missing piece! The only puzzle is the puzzled minds of neurotypical people who can’t expand their perceptions of reality to understand how Autistic people perceive and experience their reality so differently. Both valid. Just different.
An Abbreviated Glossary of the Neuroverse
Language is important. It helps us to understand and shape reality. Myths and misinformation about neurodivergence abound. We hope this abbreviated glossary will provide clarity on some common terms that you may come across in your journey with neurodiversity. This is...
