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07/26/2025

Today is the 35rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, one of the most important civil rights laws for disabled people. Celebrate the anniversary of the ADA by reading up on your rights with our Easy Read and plain language toolkit: https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/ada/

06/26/2025

Meredith and Rachel are now accepting clients! Contact us to schedule a free, 20-minute consultation. info@vinenc.com

05/21/2025

Check out all the parts to Dr. Neff’s series. Dr. Neff is an AuDHD psychologist and one of my heroes.

04/25/2025

Keep speaking up. It’s not over - but this is progress.

(Great info here. Worth the quick read.)

On Monday, April 21st, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to collect federal and private health data for upcoming autism studies. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya also announced that NIH would create a “new disease registry” focused...

11/04/2024

Confused about your experience? We can help you tease it out and find the roots. Reach out at info@vinenc.com.

PTSD and Autism can also be tricky -- especially given Autistic people are more prone to A) experiencing traumas and B) developing PTSD after experiencing a trauma.

PTSD impacts the nervous system, often leading to hypervigilance, reliance on sameness to avoid triggers, and altered sensory perceptions.

Understanding a person’s baseline experience is key (though more complex with C-PTSD). Factors like their sensory patterns, historical use of routines, presence of special interests, and baseline social history are essential when determining whether it's PTSD, autism, or both.

For the full article that goes with this diagram: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/misdiagnosis-monday/ptsd-and-autism
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📝 Misdiagnosis Monday Disclaimer:⁠
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Started in 2021 after discovering my AuDHD, this series aims to demystify the complexities of conditions that are often overshadowed or misdiagnosed. Many Autistic adults navigate therapy with overlooked diagnoses. These diagrams highlight how diagnostic overshadowing can occur. While based on diagnostic criteria, I maintain a critical perspective on the DSM. These visuals are conversation starters, not diagnostic tools.⁠
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10/19/2024

We spent the last 2 days learning new strategies and we can’t wait to utilize them this week! Give us a shout. Let’s work together.

10/01/2024

For those who have not yet found counseling services or need an in-the-moment lifeline, this is a free, multilingual, crisis support service available 24/7.

It is open to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

1-800-985-5990

09/30/2024

We are here.

09/17/2024

Did you know?

🧠 We offer treatment supported by decades of research. Feel free to ask us about our approaches.
💛 We love meeting in person! In fact, we prefer it. Many therapists have moved to strictly virtual sessions, but we would looooove to offer you a spot on our couch.
🖥️ Yes, we do offer virtual sessions when circumstances prevent your driving to our office.
❓We will routinely check in to make sure we are working toward your goals. Your voice matters!

09/10/2024

If you are thinking of harming yourself or want the pain to end, please tell someone or dial 988.

If you love someone suffering from suicidal thoughts, please don't minimize their suffering or compare theirs to yours. Be with them in the moment, help them as best you can, and assure them you want them to stay.

08/30/2024

Want to start therapy next week? We're still checking email this Labor Day weekend! Give us a shout at info@vinenc.com to schedule your free, 20-min consultation with Rachel.

08/29/2024

In honor and memory of Steve Silberman, I recommend to you the amazing history and beautiful tribute to autism - Neurotribes.

Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
https://a.co/d/5r3JlrG

It is with tremendous sorrow that we let you know: Steve Silberman has died. He was our dear friend, an tireless and enthusiastic ally to our entire community, and not least of all the author of NeuroTribes, a book that enlightened, empowered, and educated millions about autism and autistic people—including my own son, "The Boy Who Loved Green Straws."

May his memory be a blessing.

Here is one Steve's favorite pieces on autism, from The Sun Magazine.

https://www.thesunmagazine.org/articles/24905-misdiagnosed-and-misunderstood -SR

[image: Steve Silberman and my then-teen son, hugging and looking lovingly at each other outside a taqueria.]