Empowering neurodivergent people through understanding and conversation
Chill the Beans: Working WITH Anxiety
Clinical anxiety is a disorder independent of neurotypes such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and apraxia of speech. However, anxiety is frequently experienced by neurodivergent people; approximately half of autistic people experience clinical levels of anxiety. This is not just a simple case of worrying about things. Clinical anxiety is persistent, intrusive, and frequently includes physiological responses well beyond standard nervousness or fear. It is highly difficult to determine if the coexistence of anxiety and a[…]