ND- Psychoeducation

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Understanding Autism and Masking: Cheat Sheet

1. What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in: Social communication and interaction Sensory processing R ...

Teaching Guide: "Partner Guidelines for Supporting Neurodivergent Solitude Needs"

Objective: Equip partners, friends, and family with actionable, compassionate strategies to support a neurodivergent loved one’s need for solitude—especially during ...

Autism Vs ADHD

About Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are both neurodevelopmental conditions, but they have distinct characteristics, t ...

Teaching Guide: "Emergency Solitude Protocol for Meltdowns"

Teaching Guide: "Emergency Solitude Protocol for Meltdowns" Objective: Help clients create a personalized crisis plan to protect their nervous system during meltdowns, shutdowns, ...

Social Communication Difficulty in Autism Vs ADHD

Social communication difficulties are a core feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and manifest in distinct ways compared to other conditions like ADHD. Below is a detailed bre ...

Mimicking in Neurodivergence: Autism vs. ADHD

Mimicking in Neurodivergence: Autism vs. ADHD Mimicking (also called social camouflaging or masking) is common in neurodivergent individuals, but the motivations, methods, and con ...

Assertiveness Cheat Sheet for Autistic & Neurodivergent Individuals

Assertiveness Cheat Sheet for Autistic & Neurodivergent Individuals Assertiveness means expressing your needs, boundaries, and opinions in a clear, respectful way—withou ...

Teaching Guide: Time Blindness & Perception in ADHD Individuals

⏳ Section 4: Time Perception “I lost track of time again…” 🧠 Key Psychoeducation Time perception challenges are one of the core struggles in ADHD and neu ...

Understanding Inner Monologues: A Guide for Therapists

🧠 What Is Inner Monologue? Inner monologue—also known as internal dialogue or verbal thinking—is the process of silently talking to oneself inside the mind. This i ...

Neurodivergence Cheat Sheet: Autism vs. ADHD

Neurodivergence Cheat Sheet: Autism vs. ADHD Key Differences in Social Communication, Mimicking, & More 1. Core Definitions Autism (ASD) ADHD A neurodeve ...

The Inner Dialogue Spectrum Tool

The Inner Dialogue Spectrum Tool is a clinical reflection aid designed to help clients and therapists identify the primary style in which a client experiences their internal though ...

Helping Clients Overcome Cleaning Overwhelm (General)

About Many clients struggle with cleaning and household tasks due to overstimulation, executive dysfunction, or anxiety. When faced with a messy space, they may freeze, av ...

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