Practices
How to use mindful practices to manage dissociation
Our brain frequently comes to our emotional and mental rescue, often in mysterious ways. One of them is sacrificing immediate comfort for a crucial mission. How to use mindful practices to manage dissociation: let’s dig in. Your thoughts impact your emotions, but focusing on every part of your body forces you to engage in a […]
Championing Client Dignity – 10 Best Practices for Working with Autism
When working with individuals with autism, championing their dignity is paramount. Autism, a complex developmental condition, influences how a person thinks, interacts with others, and experiences their environment. This article offers ten best practices for supporting individuals with autism, fostering an environment of respect, understanding, and empowerment. 1. Championing the Cultivation of Trust and Rapport […]
Coaches’ Corner: Self-Awareness Practices for Autism Providers
I have the pleasure each day of doing work that can be the most fun. Many moments I have in the workplace involve large smiles and belly laughs and I reflect often on how fortunate I am to be doing this “work” and interacting with several wonderful humans. More recently, an awareness of my neurotypical […]