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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 14, 20234 min read
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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 12, 20236 min read
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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...

Amy Duffy-Barnes
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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The Problem with Autism Awareness Month: An Autistic Person's Perspective
April is widely known as Autism Awareness Month, a time when many organizations and individuals strive to raise awareness about the...

Amy Duffy-Barnes
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health in a Stressful World
Living in a world where political tensions, pandemics, increasing climate change, financial insecurities, and other stressors exist can...

Amy Duffy-Barnes
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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The Earth will keep you safe - A Gentle Meditation and Calming Exercise for Kids and Adults
Lie on the floor or the ground. Think about the ground underneath you, you are lying on the earth. Feel the earth gently holding you. The...

Amy Duffy-Barnes
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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The Unintended Consequences of Social Media on Mental Health
In today's world, social media has become an essential part of our daily lives. We use it to connect with our friends and family, to get...

Amy Duffy-Barnes
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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Exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a unique approach to psychotherapy. Developed by author and therapist Richard Schwartz, IFS is...

Amy Duffy-Barnes
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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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...

Amy Duffy-Barnes
Jan 20, 20233 min read
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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 20, 20233 min read
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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 12, 20232 min read
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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 11, 20233 min read
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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 10, 20232 min read
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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 10, 20233 min read
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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, 20232 min read
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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 7, 20232 min read
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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, 20232 min read
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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
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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Amy Duffy-Barnes
Sep 5, 20200 min read
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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, 20203 min read
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