When children act out, they're trying to communicate something important. An autistic child who seems difficult isn't being stubborn - something in their day has pushed them past what they can handle. Maybe it's flickering lights at school, an unexpected schedule change, or too many people talking at once. Punishment doesn't fix these problems [...]
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) create diagnostic puzzles that confuse even experienced clinicians. Emotional intensity? Present in both. Social struggles? Absolutely. Relationship difficulties? Check on both sides. Because the symptoms overlap substantially, distinguishing between these conditions becomes extremely challenging. But here's the critical issue - getting the diagnosis right determines [...]
When you hear the diagnosis, the question hits immediately: why? Parents desperately want answers. They need to know what happened. But autism spectrum disorder doesn't come with a simple explanation - it's woven from multiple threads, not tied to one single cause. Research has come a long way in understanding what causes autism. What [...]
What is masking in autism? It's when autistic people hide their natural behaviors to fit in. Someone forces eye contact even though it's uncomfortable. They rehearse conversations for hours beforehand. Instead of flapping their hands, they tap their toes inside their shoes where no one can see. This constant act drains you completely. Every [...]
Autistic burnout is different from regular tiredness. It can last weeks, months, or even longer - a state of complete exhaustion that happens when an autistic person's ability to cope with everyday life gets totally overwhelmed. Kids, teens, and adults all experience this crushing exhaustion. A child who used to handle school fine suddenly [...]
This Scribble blog post was written by Emily Grant, Occupational Therapist. How can you help your child develop a growth mindset? Does your child often give up quickly when faced with a new challenge? Have you ever heard them say “I can’t do this” or do they ask you to finish tasks for them? [...]
