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More Than Quirky

Empowering neurodivergent people through understanding and conversation

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Quirky Infinity logo Empowering neurodivergent people through understanding and conversation

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Big Battles vs Little Wins: Trust

Sometimes it feels like there are major sticking points with neurodivergent kids, and that no matter how hard you try you can’t avoid the conflict or trauma. You can be calm, and loving, and logical, but it doesn’t seem to help. Your spouse or partner might not have the same complications over the same issue, and you might feel you’re replicating their approach but getting the opposite reaction. It can feel like an obvious issue[…]

Internal Conflict

Part of being autistic that people don’t often talk about is the internal struggle. There’s a lot of talk about sensory sensitivities, specific likes and dislikes, avoidant behaviours, and fears. What is rarely mentioned is when these things occur in direct conflict with each other, potentially leading to significant distress. Take, for example, an autistic child who enjoys the sensory experience of swimming. They also enjoy social interaction. Their family is on a holiday, and[…]

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