Exposing yourself to anxiety producing situations in a gradual manner can help you reduce your distress in these situations by […]
What is Stimming?
Stimming is behavior that a person with autism uses to prevent overload and improve emotional regulation. The following is a […]
What is Autistic Overload?
Autistic overload is a physiological response to overstimulation experienced by a person with autism. This response can lead to a […]
Using Behavioral Activation to Reduce Depression
Our thoughts, emotions, and behavior all influence each other. Consequently, if you change one of these, the other two will […]
Sensory Challenges and Autism
Sensory problems are common in individuals with autism, but the sensory experience is unique to each person. Hypersensitivities contribute to […]
Mindfulness Benefits
Below is a list of five reasons why practicing mindfulness is beneficial: Stress Relief Mindfulness has a calming effect on […]
Practicing Mindfulness
We often go through our days focused on negative events from the past (depression) or worrying about the future (anxiety). […]
The First Step in Learning to Read: Phonemic Awareness
Struggling to read can derail a child’s academic career and cause their self-esteem to plummet. Over the next several weeks, […]
Creating a Thought Record
Using a thought record can help you keep track of and confront distorted thinking to reduce depression and anxiety. Use […]
Common Thinking Errors
Errors in thinking (known as cognitive distortions) can contribute to depression and anxiety in yourself or your child. The following […]