Autistic Adults
If you are autistic, you may have lived with it much of your life without knowing about it, living with the challenges it can bring, and not understanding why others around you don't seem to have the same struggles in life. Some possible signs you may be autistic:
You have trouble understanding implications in a casual conversation
Doing the things you need to do during the day takes alot of focus - alot!
Having trouble with, or generally being annoyed by, small talk
Being highly sensitive to sensory stimulation
If you think you might be autistic, or even if you have a diagnosis, and you want to understand its impact on your life and how to work with it, I invite you to schedule a free consultation with me.
Parenting an Autistic Child
If you have an autistic child with low support needs, knowing when and how to help your child navigate life might feel frustrating in its complexity. At times, your child may surprise you with wisdom beyond their years. At other times, they may be moved to tears by the slightest change in their day. I understand this.
Through both professional and personal experience, I have become a seasoned therapist who looks for underlying causes of a child’s feelings of overwhelm. From there, I work with the child’s parents to discover new ways of helping their child work with, or around what contributes to the difficulty in managing emotions.
Autistic Teen Group
This is a therapeutic support group for autistic teens, ages 14-17. It will be a time for members to talk about challenges, but also a time to share about what is interesting to them, and what is going right in their lives.
This group will meet one Tuesday evening per month, at 8085 Wayzata Blvd. in Golden Valley. Sessions are $50 each.
The Autistic/Neurotypical Couple
If you are neurotypical, and have an autistic partner, you may be surprised if you discover that your relationship doesn't fit the range of norms of some other couples you know. An autistic partner might have traits that sometimes require a different way of blending lives than couples who are both neurotypical. Autistic people may have heightened anxiety, difficulty with schedules, organizing multiple tasks, and social small talk.
Neurotypical partners may feel confused about the challenges their autistic partners face. They may wonder how to better understand their partners and provide support for them. They may wonder how to find their ideal expression of emotional intimacy as a couple.
If you suspect you, or a loved one, is autistic, I encourage you to schedule a free, 20 minute online consultation with me. In addition to personal experience, I am an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.