My ongoing experience moving from self-reliance to asking for help
For independent people with disabilities, acknowledging the need for assistance can be profoundly difficult. But on a memorable trip with …
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It seems I was ready after all
One memory that surfaces often is how unprepared for college I felt. I was a B-C student throughout high school …
Start a ripple effect with every act of kindness
Want to feel like a million bucks and spread a ripple affect of happiness at the same time? All you …
ADHD – It’s Not About Focusing, It’s About Functioning
ADHD is so much more than just a lack of focus. I’ve had two interesting conversations recently that remind me …
Do I need permission for this?
Do you have permission? Where’s your permission slip? Who told you you could do that?ย What qualifies you to do …
Why did “special needs” become an insult
Our latest podcast episode talks about how the words we use can really affect people with disabilities. A client told …
Bridging the nonverbal communication gap
When I discovered how much I was missing non-verbally, and how it was the cause of so much of my …
Showering you with a little perspective on invisible disabilities
How do you feel about showers? You look forward to them? Do they energize you, leave you feeling refreshed? Oh, …
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ย Imagine perceiving the world around you with greater intensity than other people, and everyday sensations form a symphony of overwhelm. …
Are your ‘shoulds’ sabotaging your communication?
Thinking in terms of “shoulds” can derail communication and connection right out of the gate. When you “should,” you establish …