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NorthLine Psychology & Psychometrics

Locality: Lindfield, New South Wales

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25.01.2022 Ableism, it's a horrible thing. #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #AutisticKids #AutisticAdults #Ableism #MentalHealth

25.01.2022 Black words on rainbow colored textured background: One GIANT issue I run into often, is this: its so common for neurotypicals to have ulterior motives in con...versations that its hard for them to comprehend that some people dont have them. And they refuse to take our words as our truth. As an autistic, Its incredibly hard to figure this out. Theres always someone misreading what I write and say, due to this whole ulterior motive phenomenon. If I try to explain, Im backpedaling. It creates a toxic environment for so many of us that gives us anxiety just to speak up and speak our minds. This concept has destroyed relationships for me because, its so engrained in our neurotypical society. Im glad I have a diagnosis so that I can understand myself better and not feel that its all my fault for the miscommunication. Pre diagnosis, I didnt understand why this kept happening to me. And why I kept being so misunderstood. Now, I understand, feel validated that Im not in the wrong, and can keep my chin up, knowing that its not my fault. #whyadiagnosismatters #whyanautismdiagnosismatters #selfdiagnosisisvalid #actuallyautistic #proudlyautistic #autismacceptancemonth #autismappreciationmonth

25.01.2022 Such an important article from one of our NeuroClastic contributors on why self-diagnosis is valid - and why that needs to change.

24.01.2022 So true. So moving. So real. I feel this meme deep on the insides!

24.01.2022 your parasympathetic nervous system plays a role in calming your body. For example, escaping from a grizzly bear and returning to your safe, cozy cave signals t...o the brain that the threat is gone, so the stress responds ends. Now that youve resolved the threat, you can return to a state of peace. But what happens when a stressor doesnt have a definitive ending like, say, a pandemic that might go on for months? You could suffer some significant health consequences unless you intervene, with the help of your nervous system. See more

23.01.2022 Is this not an absolutely beautiful example of humans can be as a herd, when they follow their hearts and minds as they evolved. 'The country of Ireland is reportedly stepping up with COVID-19 relief donations to the Navajo Nation, repaying a debt acquired in the 19th century during the Great Potato Famine. Irish Central News reports nearly $1.5 million in donations to a Go Fund Me providing relief to Navajo and Hopi families affected by the new coronavirus. The donations are... directly related to the Great Potato Famine, 1845-1849, when the Choctaw Nation donated $170.00 to Ireland for famine relief. At the time, the Choctaw, along with many other tribes, had just suffered through the Trail of Tears forced relocation. The tribe was empathetic to the suffering of the Irish people. According to the Go Fund Me website, the donation campaign is meant to return the favor to Indigenous people who helped during a separate crisis, more than 170 years ago.' https://www.knau.org//irish-donate-covid-19-stricken-navaj? https://www.gofundme.com/f/NHFC19Relief

23.01.2022 Cliffs Notes From Todays Morning Meeting: Instead of teaching them to never disappoint uslets teach them to never disappoint themselves. Held and Free. #GetUntamed

23.01.2022 "My parents beat me as a child and I am not traumatized," said the man whose ex-partner reported him for physical violence. "When I was a child they left me cry...ing alone until I fell asleep and it was so bad I did not go out," said the man who spends long hours in social networks, affecting his sleep. "They punished me as a child and I'm fine," said the man who, every time he makes a mistake, says to himself words of contempt, as a form of self-punishment. "As a child, they put a heavy hand on me and I suffer from a trauma called 'education'," said the woman who still does not understand why all of her partners end up being aggressive. "When I became capricious as a child, my father locked me in a room alone to learn and today I appreciate it," said the woman who has suffered anxiety attacks and can not explain why she is so afraid of being locked in small spaces . "My parents told me they were going to leave me alone or give me to a stranger when I did my tantrums and I do not have traumas," said the woman who has prayed for love and has forgiven repeated infidelities so as not to feel abandoned "My parents controlled me with just the look and see how well I came out," said the woman who can not maintain eye contact with figures of 'authority' without feeling intimidated. "As a child, I got even with the iron cable and today I am a good man, even professional," said the man his neighbors have accused the police for drunk hitting objects and yelling at his wife. "My parents forced me to study a career that would make me money, and see how well off I am," said the man who dreams of Friday every day because he is desperate in his work doing something every day that is not what he always wanted. "When I was little they forced me to sit down until all the food was finished and they even force fed me, not like those permissive parents" affirmed the woman who does not understand why she could not have a healthy relationship with food and in her adolescence came to develop an eating disorder. "My mother taught me to respect her good chancletazos to the point," said the woman who smokes 5 cigarettes a day to control her anxiety. "I thank my mom and my dad for every blow and every punishment, because, if not, who knows what would happen to me," said the man who has never been able to have a healthy relationship, and whose son constantly lies to him because he has fear. And so we go through life, listening to people claiming to be good people without trauma, but paradoxically, in a society full of violence and wounded people.

23.01.2022 Sometimes a good scream is needed

20.01.2022 These days we increasingly think of dogs as family members. We spend a lot of time with them, we like to cuddle on the couch, and we let them sleep on our bed (...or at least in our bedroom). And while talk of obedience might fit with old-fashioned wolf pack metaphors for dogs, it doesnt fit with thinking of dogs as family members. And it also doesnt fit with models of animal welfare which focus on our duty to provide dogs with what they need. Dogs are living creatures with needs and wishes of their own and positive emotions are now seen as an important part of good animal welfare. See more

20.01.2022 There is NO silver lining! Non-toxic: "This is hard, but we will get through it"

18.01.2022 Autism and Stereotypes. This post is inspired by a recent post from Authentically ADHD which I will share in the comments for reference. Autism looks different... for me than what people picture when they hear autism. Stereotypes of autism are largely based on media representations like Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang, The Good Doctor, Rain Man, and Sam in Atypical. I am a woman who excelled at university. I have a degree in mathematics and a masters in business. I have a husband and two children. I have a job. Yet I am also autistic. Although I have a job, I cannot keep just any job. Ive had to leave many jobs over my lifetime, but this one suits me. Unfortunately, the majority of autistics are unemployed regardless of their level of education because the employment system is stacked against us. I consider myself very lucky in this regard. Can I have a family? Yes, I can have a family. Having a family doesnt negate the fact that I do have communication issues, sensory challenges, and executive dysfunctions. Having a family and job are not mutually exclusive in relation to autism. They can and do co-exist. Ive learned to hide most my issues related to my communication difficulties, and Ive developed coping mechanisms for my anxiety and executive dysfunction. Masking by pretending to be neurotypical is one way I hide my true self. It works but its not healthy or sustainable. From an outsiders perspective, I might look like a typical person if they catch me at the right moment. If you catch me when Im vulnerable or overwhelmed, you might think Im scared, shy, awkward, nervous, or ill. Most of the time I hide my vulnerabilities to protect myself or hold them inside until Im in a safe place. The reason Im sharing this is because there are a lot of stereotypes surrounding what autism is. The truth is that autism encompasses a wide variety of individuals. It makes sense that, just as with neurotypical individuals, no two of us are exactly alike. I might be good with math, but I have many autistic friends who despise math. I have autistic friends who are picky eaters, but I have a well developed palate open to nearly all foods. These things are not what defines autism. I wish I could tell you what defines autism, but I dont think anyone really knows just yet. One thing I know for certain is Ive never felt so accepted, comfortable, and at home as I have with my autistic friends. I thank you all for helping me feel less alone in this world -f.au.n

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17.01.2022 Punishing emotions does not produce better regulated children - across any group. This actually made me a little sad, but explains so much.

16.01.2022 Guidance to my team on todays online staff meeting.

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13.01.2022 Plant a tree now, by the time your mortgage is paid off, the grandchildren can appreciate them.

12.01.2022 I printed out a behavior chart for myself. . I need to buy me some stickers for my chart. #parenting #pandemicparenting #behaviorchart #underoneumbrella Credit to Affinity Consulting Ontario.

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10.01.2022 I am very excited to announce that Professor Tony Attwood, world renowned Autism expert and best-selling author has endorsed my last book; All The Worlds A St...age; Unmasking Aspergers Syndrome. I am honored because he is a hero of mine! His speeches, lectures, and books have helped me to figure myself out, understand my autism, and not be ashamed or embarrassed of myself and the way my brain works. I am now able to pass this understanding onto other people. He writes; There are many autobiographies written by someone who has Aspergers syndrome. Why is this autobiography any different? David Serpa describes the person behind the mask, the child, adolescent, soldier, entrepreneur and father. His insights into Aspergers syndrome are exceptional and I particularly appreciated his conceptualization and advice. As I read his book, I frequently smiled and thought Yes, so true and made notes of his recommendations so that I can pass them on to those who have Aspergers syndrome and their families. This autobiography is different in exploring contemporary aspects of Aspergers syndrome and combining a knowledge of being a marine with the works of Shakespeare to understand Aspergers syndrome.

07.01.2022 Really think about this. If school is about education - then perhaps a mix of schooling is the most successful models for neuroatypical people. (Hint: I think for self motivated learners this one is just a no brainer)

04.01.2022 "For many, Asperger syndrome is more than a diagnosis. It is an identity. Many people have proudly claimed the term Aspie. Then, suddenly they are no longer A...spies, according to prevailing clinical wisdom. They are autistic." An interesting viewpoint on how a change in language has far-reaching repercussions.

02.01.2022 I wish more people understood this concept in Adolescents - especially because it may also create a sense of 'additional demand' which is anxiety provoking ....

02.01.2022 I wrote this book because it needed to be written, Hill said in her acceptance speech last night. In the forty years since the first shelter opened in Austra...lia, nobody had written a book that revealed the private and public phenomenon of domestic abuse in this country. That had to be rectified." See more

01.01.2022 I love these reframes for children and adults. Very calming!

01.01.2022 Who can relate to this right now