Navigating Autistic Burnout as an Autistic Parent

• By: Danielle Aubin, LCSW My Autistic Therapist
• October 2nd, 2023
• actually autistic, anxiety, autistic burnout, autistic parents, burnout, Fall 2023 Issue, neurodivergence, neurodivergent children, parenting, preventing burnout, recovery, rest, self-awareness, self-care, self-compassion, setting boundaries, support
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Being an autistic parent is hard. When your kids are also neurodivergent, this can make life even more challenging when trying to navigate everyone’s complex, often diametrically opposed needs. When we need space, a lot of the time our children need connection and closeness, and we can become...

Sharing an Adult Autism Diagnosis with Family, Friends, and Community

• By: Lori Lerner, LMSW, RYT-200 hr. Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
• April 11th, 2023
• acceptance, adult diagnosis, community integration, compassion, coping skills, diagnosis, disclosure, empathy, kindness, self-compassion, social support, Spring 2023 Issue
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The successful British author Matt Haig spent a lot of time in self-reflection at the height of the pandemic. During this time, at 46 years of age, he was newly diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) along with having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In light of being...