Job accommodations are adjustments to a job or work environment that make it possible for individuals with disabilities to perform their job functions. We discuss here how employees and employers can determine if an employee has a disability that warrants job accommodations, will provide a discussion on reasonable accommodations, and will conclude with a helpful resource for all things job accommodations.

Presently, for approximately every 4 boys diagnosed with ASD, only 1 girl is diagnosed. One reason to explain this sex/gender disparity is a concept known as camouflaging, a strategy individuals on the autism spectrum use to blend in with their social environment and conceal their autism symptoms to appear “non-autistic.”

Problem behaviors can be challenging for parents to manage. There are all different kinds of parenting strategies but it takes time to find the perfect solution. In this blog, we will be introducing a collaborative approach Dr. Greene created that brings parents and children together to find solutions that both sides agree on.

Many autistic individuals do experience distress directly attributed to their differences in neurological functioning, but social and contextual factors also contribute greatly to what are perceived as “deficits.” Read on for the current research related to diagnosis criteria and social differences..

DBT works on changing behavior by recognizing how our thoughts influence our feelings, actions, and behaviors, and adds aspects of accepting oneself and understanding your own uniqueness while learning coping and mindfulness techniques. There have been many studies on the effectiveness of DBT, with many showing it to be beneficial for the neurodivergent community.

Summertime is right around the corner, and it can be incredibly helpful to start exploring some new and exciting summer camp opportunities. With your child’s school year winding down, summer camp can be the perfect transition into a new routine filled with fun, socialization and unique learning experiences.

To date, few evidence-based practices exist to support adults with autism. Even fewer group-based programs are available to support these adults. This blog will highlight what evidence-based practices are available, and what elements of group-based therapy are found to best support adults with autism.

Paying attention to self-care allows us to identify what feeling unwell looks like for ourselves and enables us to maintain a healthy mind and body, make informed decisions, and build up mutual relationships. Having healthy self-care strategies can help our brain develop strong beneficial connections and build resilience when facing stress.

Many mental health disorders can be comorbid with sleep disturbances or irregularities, including ADHD, anxiety, and ASD to name a few. Our bodies are like batteries that need charging, and sleep provides our bodies with the rest and energy that they need to fuel us for the day.

Nonviolent communication, developed by American psychologist Marshall Rosenberg in the 1960s, is a technique designed to increase empathy, build connections, and protect relationships. Read on to learn more...

Upcoming school breaks might be something that students and families look forward to throughout the entire school year. However, it does come with challenges; read on for tips when preparing for break, things you can do during breaks, and things you can do after break ends to aid with the transition back to the classroom.

Due to neurodiversity, it can be difficult for some individuals to accomplish tasks that rely on executive functioning. Try a variety of techniques when implementing organization and time management. Read for some tips...