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Supporting Autistic Children in the Child Welfare System
Child welfare system (CWS) involvement is extremely stressful for families, particularly those with autistic children. Research has shown that substantially higher numbers of children with autism are reported to and investigated by child protective services. Some evidence suggests that autistic...
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Hey, ADHD Girls Like Me!…BOX!
This article has been republished with permission from Neurodiversity Press. The original article, published on August 13, 2025, can be viewed at www.neurodiversitypress.com/2025/08/13/hey-adhd-girls-like-me-box. Gina Moravcik, a speech-language pathologist who works with autistic adults, shares...
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Helping Autistic Students Stay Calm During School Lockdowns and Drills
Emergency drills, such as fire drills, lockdowns, and active shooter simulations, are an important part of school safety. But for students on the autism spectrum, these events can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. The sudden loud noise, sensory overload, and unexpected changes can cause...
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The Day I Learned That Stepping Away Isn’t Giving Up – It’s How Autistic Brains Navigate Change
Whenever I have had a big change coming, I tell myself "I can handle this." I have always been good at problem-solving, at figuring things out methodically. Moving away from home for the first time to live at a program for young adults with autism? No problem – I was prepared to learn everything...
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Safe Spaces, Strong Systems: Neuro-Affirming Autism Services in Eastern India
In Eastern India, families navigating autism diagnoses often face systemic instability, long waitlists and fragmented services. Desun Hospitals has responded by launching Mindspace Academy, one of the region’s first hospital-based Autism and Neurodevelopment Support Centers, aiming to redefine...
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Neurodiverse Couples: Tools for Reconnecting After Conflict
Relationships naturally have ups and downs. The goal of neurodiverse couples therapy is not to be conflict-free but rather to build skills to both approach difficult topics more intentionally and resolve conflict more effectively. By building these skills, couples can minimize the longer-term...
