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Understanding Autistic Shutdowns
Diana Houghton 6/11/25 Diana Houghton 6/11/25

Understanding Autistic Shutdowns

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

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Autistic Burnout and Relationships: Some Helpful Exercises
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.

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Resist and Retreat Behaviors in Neurodivergent Individuals
Diana Houghton 6/2/25 Diana Houghton 6/2/25

Resist and Retreat Behaviors in Neurodivergent Individuals

Resist and retreat behaviors in neurodivergent individuals are adaptive strategies, not defiance or disengagement. Understanding these responses fosters self-compassion and relational healing.

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Uneven Capabilities in the Neurodivergent Population
Diana Houghton 5/26/25 Diana Houghton 5/26/25

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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Beyond Words: A Somatic Approach to Emotional Blindness in Neurodivergence
Diana Houghton 4/17/25 Diana Houghton 4/17/25

Beyond Words: A Somatic Approach to Emotional Blindness in Neurodivergence

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Mindfulness
Diana Houghton 3/2/25 Diana Houghton 3/2/25

Mindfulness

What is mindfulness and why do it?

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