Posts Tagged ‘Autism’
Autism and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Hidden Overlap || By Annabelle Denmark LPC
In my work with neurodivergent clients, I’ve noticed a pattern: many autistic people also live with chronic pain, fatigue, and mobility issues. One condition that comes up often is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)—a connective tissue disorder that, on the surface, seems unrelated to autism. But research and lived experience suggest a significant overlap between the two.…
Read MoreSensory Sensitivity: Discovering What Sensory Sensitivity Looks Like Newly Diagnosed || By Deanna Edwards, ACP Intern at People House
“My senses are just a bit more sensitive than most people’s. It’s like living in a world where you’re wearing glasses with the wrong prescription. Everything’s a bit off.” – Temple Grandin Recently, I’ve been exploring a fascinating topic during my therapy sessions: sensory sensitivity. It’s where individuals have a heightened awareness and responsiveness to…
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