Making Summer in 2026 Safe, Happy, and Meaningful for Autistic Children
Summer Looks Different for Every Family Summer always feels like it should be magical and happy. The days are longer, the sun lingers in the sky, and everyone seems to be chasing memories: pool days, vacations, backyard laughter. But for families with autistic children, summer can feel more layered than that. The break from school […]
“Do I have an inner critic? More like send help now!”
She savagely lit into herself a few nights ago over blowing a job interview. Thinking about it afterward, she wondered if she was the critic at all. Could it have been someone — or history — speaking through her? She used to ask, “Do I have an inner critic?” Now she needs help. Essentially, the […]
Let Freedom Reign – Beating Trauma
Well, it’s here. It’s Independence Day. It’s the big day of freedom. Like many people I know, I have mixed feelings about it. I didn’t live free in the United States. I never had it. While I knew this when I lived there, leaving the U.S. helped me understand the nuances of how it impacted […]
Read CNTR’s July 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
New from CNTR: July News & Opportunities This month’s newsletter features: CNTR’s formal response to the proposed OMB regulations, advocating for policies that preserve scientific integrity, evidence-based funding decisions, and investigator independence. Upcoming research education opportunities, including EAST’s final webinar in its multicenter trials series, the National Blood Summit and CNTR’s next Research Methodology Webinar, […]
Thrive in College with Autism
College Is a New Chapter—And It Can Feel Scary The word thrive may be a big word when you are stepping into college for the first time. For many autistic and neurodivergent students, college can feel like standing at the edge of a vast ocean. From far away, it looks exciting and full of possibility, […]
TMS Mapping vs. Traditional Meds
If you’ve ever felt stuck cycling through medications, like switching doses, managing side effects and hoping the next prescription will finally work, you’re not alone. That trial‑and‑error process has long been the norm in mental health treatment. But now, TMS mapping is offering something different: a way to tailor care to the brain itself. A […]
The Tale of Two Attorneys: A Journey through Loss, Grief, Severe Depression, and Recovery
This powerful post is written by Anne F. Downey, Esq., a former BigLaw lawyer, now recently retired, who reflects on her husband’s sudden death during heart surgery, and the grief, depression, treatment, and recovery that followed. Content Warning: This post contains discussions of suicidal ideation. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know […]
“Do I have an inner critic?”
She went off on herself last night: “The biggest interview of your life and you blew it to smithereens. He didn’t like you, and neither did I. You’d better double down on making yourself marketable — or else.” You may be asking yourself, “Do I have an inner critic too?” The interplay between the experiencing […]
Caps, Gowns, & Breakthroughs – Why High School Graduation Hits Different for Teens with Autism in 2026
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What Is a BCBA? Why This Credential Matters for Toddler ABA Therapy
Why is a BCBA Important in ABA Therapy? A BCBA, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a graduate-level professional certified in behavior analysis. According to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst can provide behavior-analytic services and supervise professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions. In ABA therapy, the BCBA is usually responsible for […]