Amy Duffy-Barnes
The Differences Between Autistic and Neurotypical Communication
Communication is a vital part of life, allowing us to interact with each other and build meaningful relationships. For neurotypicals and...
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Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jan 20
- 3 min
The Potential Societal and Mental Health Impacts of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to greatly impact our society and our mental health in various ways, particularly as it...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jan 12
- 2 min
The Autism Rights Movement
The autism rights movement is a growing effort to promote awareness, acceptance, and understanding of neurodiversity, led by autistic...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Autism and Heightened Threat Awareness
Don't expect a lot of mundane chitter-chatter when there are so many delightful, intense and in-depth topics of meaning that your...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jan 9
- 2 min
How to ADHD - Super Condensed Mini Guide
Create a routine: Having a structured daily routine can help to reduce the feelings of disorganization and impulsivity that can come with...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jan 9
- 3 min
Adult Autism Survival - Super Condensed Mini Guide
Autism is a way of being in the world that affects how an individual perceives and interacts with the world around them. While every...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Eight Breathing Techniques to Reduce Anxiety
Calming breathing techniques are a simple and effective way to bring relaxation and stress relief to the body and mind. There are many...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jan 7
- 1 min
The Importance of Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
As a practice of all neurodivergent therapists, we believe that anything other than neurodiversity-affirming therapy is harmful to...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Mindfulness Strategies for OCD
Mindfulness is a practice that involves paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental way. It can be a helpful tool in...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Why Autistic Masking is Harmful
As an autistic person who wasn't diagnosed until later in life, I have struggled with unmasking myself or even finding my authentic self...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Loving Kindness Meditation
The loving-kindness meditation is a type of mindfulness meditation that involves directing feelings of love and compassion towards...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Sep 5, 2020
- 3 min
Calming Down During a Panic Attack
Your chest squeezes in and you feel like you can't catch your breath. Your heart speeds up and your mind is numb. You are trying to...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Sep 5, 2020
- 3 min
How to Set Goals, Measure, and Teach Social Emotional Learning Skills in a School Setting
I was a school social worker for 10 years and the title of this article could also be 'how I used my smart brain to defeat my ADHD and...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Sep 5, 2020
- 2 min
Values and the Creation of Life Goals - How to Find Your Path
What do you value? What do you want to do? What brings you joy? Step One: The following list of values can help you determine your core...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Sep 5, 2020
- 2 min
Simple Meditation - Reconnecting with the Self
A Basic Guide to Meditation These instructions are for a silent meditation. Silent meditation can be more difficult to master than a...
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