Amy Duffy-Barnes
Respecting Autistic Voices: Why Non-Autistic People Need to Stop Defining the Autistic Experience
The diversity of human experiences enriches our world, and embracing this diversity is essential for creating an inclusive and...
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Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Strategies to Enhance Executive Functioning Skills for ADHD / Neurodivergent People
1. Task Prioritization and Time Management: Create a daily or weekly to-do list, ranking tasks by urgency and importance. Use...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Embracing Diversity: The Empowering Benefits of Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
Heartstone Guidance Center is a group of neurodivergent therapists providing neurodiversity-affirming therapy to other neurodivergent...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Sensory Diets for Autistic People of All Ages
A sensory diet is a carefully planned and individualized set of sensory activities designed to provide comfort, regulation, and support...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jul 19
- 3 min
The Journey of Deconstructing and Reclaiming the Neurodivergent Self
Understanding False Self Constructs: False self constructs are external masks and personas that neurodivergent individuals adopt to fit...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Discovering the Power of Healing Breathwork: 8 Types of Breathing Exercises for Wellness
Breathwork is an ancient practice that harnesses the power of conscious and intentional breathing to promote physical, emotional, and...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jul 5
- 3 min
Understanding Double Empathy: Building Bridges between Autistic and Non-Autistic Individuals
In recent years, a concept called "double empathy" has gained recognition as a framework for understanding and improving the interactions...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Embracing Neurodiversity: Dispelling the Myth of Autistic People and Theory of Mind
In our society, it is crucial to recognize and celebrate the diverse ways in which human minds function. Neurodiversity encompasses the...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Strength in Your Ancestors / Family Mediation
Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Feel the weight of the world slip away as you enter a state of calm and tranquility. As you begin...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Jun 1
- 3 min
Energy Conservation and Neurodivergency: Creating a Life that Respects Neurodivergent Flow
Neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism and ADHD, experience the world in unique ways. Their brains are wired...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- May 24
- 2 min
Body Positivity Meditation
Close your eyes and take a deep breath, allowing yourself to settle into a comfortable position. In this moment, we will embark on a body...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- May 18
- 2 min
Understanding How Proprioception and Interoception Affect the Autistic Population
Proprioception and interoception are two lesser-known sensory systems that play crucial roles in our daily lives. While often...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- May 18
- 3 min
Neurodiversity-Affirming Meditation
Welcome, my fellow neurodivergent people, to this affirming meditation designed to honor your neurodivergency in a world that often fails...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- May 17
- 2 min
Meditation for Sitting with Grief
Sometimes in life, we need to sit with hard emotions. Not in a state of doing, but in a state of being. Begin by finding a quiet and...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- May 15
- 5 min
Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Grief: Understanding its Stages and the Journey of Healing
Grief is a universal human experience, an emotional response to loss that transcends cultures and backgrounds. It is a profound and...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Motivation for Neurodivergent Individuals using INCUP: Overcoming Task Initiation Challenges
Neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism or ADHD, often face challenges when it comes to motivation and task initiation....
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Apr 20
- 3 min
The Dark Origin Story of ABA "Therapy" Narrated by an Actually Autistic Therapist
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a treatment widely used to modify behaviors in autistic individuals. However, many people in...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Apr 14
- 4 min
A Neurodivergent's Guide to EF: An In-Depth Look at Different Types of Executive Functioning Skills
Executive functioning skills are a collection of cognitive processes that are responsible for managing and regulating our thoughts,...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Apr 12
- 6 min
Autistic Accommodations and Legal Protections in the Workplace
I highly recommend that autistic people consider using ADA accommodations in their places of employment. As a therapist, I have heard...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
- Apr 7
- 2 min
No Rest for the Neurodivergent
As human beings, we all have unique experiences and ways of processing information. For some people, their neurology is different from...
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