The Neurodivergent Collective

High + Low Support Languaging with a Neurodivergent Lens Written by: Jon Fledzinskas, PsyD | Clinical Psychologist https://lnkd.in/gB55KQPH

HIDDEN LINK BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH + POSTURE :: WRITTEN BY :: DR. HANA KHAN, OTD, OTR/L, CCTP :: CLINICAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST . "One factor that often goes unnoticed within the discussion surrounding mental health is posture. Emerging research suggests that the way we hold our bodies can significantly impact our mental health." -Dr. Hana Khan . To learn more about the science behind this connection and some practical tips for improving posture to boost mental health, read Dr. Khan's full post here https://lnkd.in/gBdkut9D

Sasha Silver, RDN, breaks down the importance of adapting Intuitive Eating to accommodate neurodivergent individuals. Watch now! https://lnkd.in/ggTuFYzg

LINK BETWEEN NEURODIVERGENCE + EATING DISORDERS :: DR. MARINA YACOUB, PSYD https://lnkd.in/gvX-hems

LIFE SKILLS COACHING :: Dr. Julie DeVito, Psychologist & Integrative Health Coach, shares the importance of life skills coaching. When asked what she brings to The Neurodivergent Collective, Dr. DeVito leans into, "The vocational planning, to vocational coaching is something that I do with clients here." https://lnkd.in/gCT99rbj

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS + OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SUPPORT :: Dr. Hana Khan, OTD, OTR/L, CCTP shares how executive functioning is something that occupational therapists are equipped to help clients foster. In this interview, Dr. Khan leans into the importance of executive functioning being at the root of being able to accomplish life tasks. https://lnkd.in/gMihQJZt

SUICIDAL OCD: INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS, COMPULSIONS + TREATMENT . ATTENTION: IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE ARE STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT NOW. DIAL 988 FOR THE SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE. . Dr. Sarah Schall, PsyD explains how suicidal OCD is a theme of OCD that many people are not aware of. It is different from suicidal ideation, as it involves intrusive thoughts of killing oneself but with no actual desire to harm oneself. Individuals with suicidal OCD often go to great lengths to avoid any potential harm, such as avoiding dangerous objects or situations. However, seeking help or going to the hospital can actually reinforce the OCD. Watch Dr. Schall's interview to learn why it's important to seek professional help to differentiate suicidal OCD from other forms of suicidal thoughts: https://bit.ly/3vPnuRy

MENTAL HEALTH FOR A NEURODIVERGENT POPULATION :: DAVID BARR, LCSW :: CLINICAL DIRECTOR . "You know, mental health interventions were developed for kind of the neurotypical crowd, if you will, right? For neurotypical folks, they weren't specifically developed and geared toward the neurodivergent population. So what we're able to do here is, blend both, take the neurodivergent expertise, take the mental health expertise, and figure out how to layer them on top of each other to help our clients." -David Barr, LCSW https://lnkd.in/e2APszye

PROPRIOCEPTIVE AWARENESS :: Proprioceptive awareness and neurodiversity were recently discussed with Clinical Occupational Therapist, Hadley Vargas, MSOT, OTR/L. Full interview: https://lnkd.in/ekXGY6di

WHAT IS AFFIRMING CARE? :: Dr. Joel Schwartz, PsyD shares insight on what it means to provide affirming care for neurodivergent individuals. He states, "An affirming perspective starts with acceptance of the person in front of you." To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/49I9PdZ