Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

Autism

Has Barbie Always Been Autistic?

Amy Marschall, Psy.D. on January 13, 2026

Every Barbie embraces a special interest with intensity.

Every Barbie embraces a special interest with intensity.

ADHD

Debunking 3 Common ADHD Myths

Amy Marschall, Psy.D. on December 11, 2025

Challenge popular myths surrounding ADHD to gain insights into this misunderstood condition.

Challenge popular myths surrounding ADHD to gain insights into this misunderstood condition.

Neurodiversity

Neurodivergent Holiday Self-Care

Amy Marschall, Psy.D. on November 24, 2025

Many neurodivergent people find the holiday season overwhelming. Use these five tips to manage self-care during the holidays.

Many neurodivergent people find the holiday season overwhelming. Use these five tips to manage self-care during the holidays.

Masking

Autistic Masking in Adulthood

Amy Marschall, Psy.D. on August 6, 2025

Autistic adults who have been masking their entire lives can struggle with unmasking, but the cost of masking can outweigh the risks of taking the mask off.

Autistic adults who have been masking their entire lives can struggle with unmasking, but the cost of masking can outweigh the risks of taking the mask off.

Media

Curating Your Social Media Experience for Mental Health

Amy Marschall, Psy.D. on July 2, 2025

Every day, we are inundated by bad news. Use these tips to curate your online experience and protect your mental health.

Every day, we are inundated by bad news. Use these tips to curate your online experience and protect your mental health.

Neurodiversity

Neurodivergence in the Workplace

Amy Marschall, Psy.D. on June 18, 2025

Neurodivergent people often need support to thrive in a work environment, but it can be hard to know where to start when seeking accommodations.

Neurodivergent people often need support to thrive in a work environment, but it can be hard to know where to start when seeking accommodations.

Neurodiversity

Sensory Sensitivities and Food

Amy Marschall, Psy.D. on June 7, 2025

Many neurodivergent people struggle with consuming adequate calories and nutrition due to sensory sensitivities. Learn tips to cope from Matthew Broberg-Moffitt, author and chef.

Many neurodivergent people struggle with consuming adequate calories and nutrition due to sensory sensitivities. Learn tips to cope from Matthew Broberg-Moffitt, author and chef.

Neurodiversity

De-Escalation Techniques for Children

Amy Marschall, Psy.D. on May 13, 2025

Supporting kids' needs when they are escalated can feel impossible. Use these tips to foster self-regulation from a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

Supporting kids' needs when they are escalated can feel impossible. Use these tips to foster self-regulation from a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

Autism

4 Ways to Show Up for Autistics This Autism Acceptance Month

Amy Marschall, Psy.D. on April 4, 2025

It's Autism Acceptance Month! How are you showing up for the autistic community? These tips from an autistic psychologist can help guide your allyship.

It's Autism Acceptance Month! How are you showing up for the autistic community? These tips from an autistic psychologist can help guide your allyship.

Neurodiversity

The Power of Neurodiversity-Affirming Mental Healthcare

Amy Marschall, Psy.D. on March 30, 2025

Neurodiversity-affirming care has gained attention for its focus on lived experience and autonomy. Learn why this movement is so important to the future of mental health.

Neurodiversity-affirming care has gained attention for its focus on lived experience and autonomy. Learn why this movement is so important to the future of mental health.