Dr Luke Beardon’s What Works for Autistic Adults (2020) provides a valuable framework for understanding this reality through his articulation of the Nine Energies Theory.

In this post, I share my interpretation of Beardon’s theory and outline how it can be applied within both family and school contexts.

In this powerful and deeply affirming episode of the Unfiltered Autistic Podcast, Amanda McGuinness speaks with Davida Hartman (she/her), Chartered Psychologist, Adjunct Professor at the UCD School of Psychology, and Clinical Director of The Adult Autism & ADHD Practice.

Learning that your child is Autistic following the assessment process can bring a mix of emotions; relief, hope, and questions. You may wonder, "What do I do next?", “Will I be enough to help my child?”. In this post we talk about telling our children they are Autistic and follow the advice of Dr Luke Beardon

Finding out I am Autistic at the age of 39, has changed my whole life. Two years ago in the midst of the pandemic I finally went forward with an Adult Autism Assessment.

I have been Autistic all my life. Over the course of the last decade, on three separate occasions I booked and later cancelled 3 different adult Autism assessments. But this past year, with the support of my husband, my parents, my family

Learning that your child is Autistic following the assessment process can bring a mix of emotions; relief, hope, and questions. You may wonder, "What do I do next?", “Will I be enough to help my child?”.

The day your child receives an Autism diagnosis can bring a range of emotions. For some parents, it feels like clarity. For others, it brings questions or uncertainty simply because our society has not yet created widespread, accurate conversations about neurodivergence. .

Learn how to support Autistic children through a neuroaffirmative, trauma aware, identity respecting approach. Explore communication, sensory wellbeing, stimming, Autistic social interaction, AAC, special interests, and Autistic peer relationships in this family friendly guide.

Discover the Unfiltered Autistic Podcast, a neuroaffirmative space where Autistic voices lead the conversation. Learn what the podcast is about, its purpose, its audience, and why unfiltered Autistic storytelling matters for families, professionals, and the Autistic community.s.

It’s common for people to confuse Autistic meltdowns vs tantrums. While they may appear similar on the surface, they stem from entirely different causes and require distinct approaches.

Autistic meltdowns are a natural response to overwhelming situations. This guide explores the causes, warning signs, and practical strategies to provide support in a compassionate and neuroaffirmative way.

When an Autistic child is experiencing burnout, the world can feel overwhelming, unsafe, and exhausting. Burnout is not about being tired, it can be caused by sustained stress, sensory overload, social exhaustion, and unmet needs.

Families often encounter the term Autism spectrum without ever being offered a meaningful explanation of what Autism/Autistic Experience truly represents.