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As a neurodivergent (I have ADHD & SPD) pediatric occupational therapist and mother to my amazing neurodivergent Autistic son, I wanted to share my personal and professional experiences in hopes to empower and educate parents and professionals. If you would love to hear more about a topic, send an email my way and I will write about it. Peace, Love, and Light!
Being Mindful about Self-Injurious Behaviors
Headbanging and self-injurious behaviors are topics that hold a stigma. My goal is to shift the mindset of the masses when thinking about self-injurious behaviors towards a more mindful and positive one.
It is OK to plug in and unplug
I express often that the world we live in now has smart phones and tablets as the norm and is what I feel, a main occupation- the preferred method for communication, social interaction, and gaming for many individuals.
Mindfulness in Motherhood: A 4-Part Audio Series
Make sure to scroll all the way to the end to listen to the entire series. Thank you for sharing in my journey!
Make it a Mindful Monday
I love my son. He is the most energetic, rambunctious ball of high energy with so much love to give. He truly is the most amazing human I have ever met. I will advocate for him and his needs every single day of my life.
Step out of your comfort zone
I had a work trip planned for months to Seattle. This would be the first time that I traveled without my family and the first time ever being away from my son. While booking my tickets at work, I had tears running down my face because I had no idea how I was actually going to get myself there in one emotional piece.
It is OK to be mad. It is OK to be sad.
I love my son. He is the most energetic, rambunctious ball of high energy with so much love to give. He truly is the most amazing human I have ever met. I will advocate for him and his needs every single day of my life.