Oct 31, 2023
Neurodivergence & Autism: Navigating Challenges in Relationships
We explore the challenges of maintaining friendships for people who are neurodivergent (AuDHD, autistic, HSP etc.) We emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence, empathy, active listening, open communication, patience, setting boundaries, and...
Oct 24, 2023
AFAB Autism Assessment: PDA, and other Common Questions Answered
Dr. Jessica Myszak, who provides autism assessments for late-diagnosed, high masking women answers the following questions: What is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance or Persistent/Pervasive Drive for Autonomy)? What does PDA look like? What is important...
Oct 17, 2023
Autism, Relationships & PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy
The challenges people have maintaining relationships can be related to relational trauma, PDA, the desire for consistency and/or adherence to high or unrealistic expectations. PDA is a profile of autism, and people with PDA may...
Oct 10, 2023
AFAB Autism Assessment: Common Questions Answered
Dr. Jessica Myszak, who provides autism assessments for late-diagnosed, high masking women answers the following questions: How does autism present differently in women? Is self-diagnosis valid? Why haven’t the lived experiences of women been included in the...
Oct 3, 2023
Emotional Intelligence in Relationships: Honoring Neurodivergent Needs and Communication Styles
How do you center yourself in relationships when you’re being told you’re difficult to be around, or people stop communicating with you? How do you navigate ambiguous communication? I go on a rant because I was feeling...