Self-Advocacy for Autistic and ADHD People: Where It Starts
Why self-advocacy starts with knowing yourself, and why that can be so hard to reach. A new manager asks, “Is […]
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What Self-Care Actually Looks Like for Neurodivergent People
Self-care has become one of those phrases that’s everywhere, often reduced to bubble baths, gym routines, or advice that assumes
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When the Easter Holidays Arrive: Why Two Weeks Might Not Feel Like Enough
And why that’s not a problem. It’s information. The Easter holidays are nearly here. For many children and teenagers, this
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in School: Why Everyday Classroom Interactions Can Feel Overwhelming for Some Students
If you spend enough time in schools, you start to notice certain patterns. There are students who seem to experience everyday
PDA and RSD in School: When “Behaviour” Is a Regulation Response
In school settings, certain words surface again and again. Defiant. Oppositional. Too sensitive. Overreacting. Unmotivated. Capable but won’t. Over time,
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When School Feels Like Too Much: Understanding PDA Beyond “Behaviour” – Barb Cook
For a long time, I hesitated to write about PDA in school. Not because it isn’t important — but because
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Executive Functioning is Not Motivation and I Learned That the Hard Way – Barb Cook
For a long time, I thought my problem was motivation. I cared deeply about my work. I had ideas. I
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Why Neuroaffirming Professional Development Matters — Now More Than Ever
As our understanding of autism, ADHD and dyslexia continues to grow, so does the need for professional development that reflects
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) – Understanding Intense Emotions
Imagine feeling an intense wave of emotion wash over you at the slightest hint of criticism or rejection. For many,
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It’s Not All About IT… Breaking the Stigma in Employment Choices for Autistic & Neurodivergent People
Information and technology (IT) have boomed over the past 30 years and become an integral part of the modern developed
An Introduction to Self-Advocacy & Self-determination Skills. What Are They and Why Are They So Important?
Neurodivergent people often experience challenges in exercising skills associated with self-determination and self-advocacy. Self-determination and self-advocacy are pinnacle life skills
What is Wellness?
We all need energy. How we obtain it however can come from a variety of sources. We can get energy
Self-Monitoring – The Art of Checking In On Yourself by Barb Cook
Self-monitoring is a great practice we can all implement in our daily lives. But what does self-monitoring entail? And why should (and
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What is Self-Care & My Top 4 Self-Care Tips by Barb Cook
Self-care is an essential tool to develop in everyday life as it is critical to maintaining good mental and physical
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Calming the Christmas Chaos: Planning Tips for Autistic Families by Barb Cook Developmental Educator
Ho, ho, ho, and a bottle of rum… oh hang on, wrong script…but, this could also fit how you’re feeling
EnviroTech Day Gympie Qld 2021
Today we (Barb & Paul [AG]) checked out the EnviroTech Day in Gympie. It was a great event held in
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