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Understanding Autistic Shutdowns

Autistic shutdowns are a protective neurological response to overwhelm and are often misunderstood as disengagement.

Diana Houghton 6/3/25 Diana Houghton 6/3/25

Autistic Burnout and Relationships: Some Helpful Exercises

Autistic burnout can strain relationships, but somatic and mindful exercises like synchronized breathing or vocal toning can foster connection and co-regulation between partners.

Diana Houghton 5/28/25 Diana Houghton 5/28/25

Avoidance: From Adaptive Disengagement to Maladaptive Withdrawal

Avoidance can be a temporary refuge or a prolonged prison. Understanding its impact on the body is the first step toward transforming it into a tool for healing rather than a barrier to growth.

Diana Houghton 5/27/25 Diana Houghton 5/27/25

What is Urge Surfing?

Urge surfing is a mindfulness technique that teaches individuals to observe cravings without acting on them, fostering somatic awareness and emotional resilience

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Uneven Capabilities in the Neurodivergent Population

Neurodivergent individuals often exhibit remarkable strengths alongside unique challenges, reflecting the variability of their neurology

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Communication Trauma, CPTSD and the Neurodivergent Nervous System

Communication trauma leaves deep scars in neurodivergent individuals, shaping both mind and body. This article explores how repeated misunderstandings fuel CPTSD and somatic distress through a nervous system lens.