This is part 3 of a 3-part series on the common problems with interventions for ADHD and autism. When you have some type of neurological variation that causes you to experience the world in a different way, you automatically become an easy target for manipulation. Those who are easily overwhelmed, or who aren’t sure how…
Category: Mental health
EP 025: The problem with positive thinking
In this episode, I talk about “toxic positivity” in both the parenting and professional communities for therapists and teachers. If you’ve ever felt dismissed when someone told you to “look on the bright side” or “be grateful for what you have”, you’ll appreciate this discussion. I share:✅Why telling someone to “just think positive” can make an…
EP 014: Am I neurotypical? I’m not sure.
When I was growing up, the idea of being diagnosed with a mental health condition or a disability had a certain negative stigma associated with it. So did the idea of going to therapy or receiving any type of specialized intervention (both which I’ve received, as a child and an adult). Unfortunately, many people still…