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My partner recently asked, “You talk about safe foods, what does that actually mean? How is some food ‘safe’ and other food not?” I thought about this question for several minutes, trying to come up with an analogy that would make sense. One that would match the body sensation I

A friend and I were talking about our shared experience of not feeling hunger. We’ve both had our energy suddenly tank, our emotions go haywire and suddenly we’ve realized, “Oh wait, I haven’t put food in my body yet today.” When people around me hear I forget

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

Creating Safer Events and Spaces for Neurodivergent Dancers Series: An Introduction: Defining and Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Partner Dancing Part 1 - The 8 Senses Part 2 - Sensory Intensity Part 3 - A Sensory Lens for Dance Part 4 - Self-Protection & Overwhelm Part 5 - Invalidation of Sensory

Creating Safer Events and Spaces for Neurodivergent Dancers Series: An Introduction: Defining and Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Partner Dancing Part 1 - The 8 Senses Part 2 - Sensory Intensity Part 3 - A Sensory Lens for Dance Part 4 - Self-Protection & Overwhelm Part 5 - Invalidation of Sensory

Creating Safer Events and Spaces for Neurodivergent Dancers Series: An Introduction: Defining and Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Partner Dancing Part 1 - The 8 Senses Part 2 - Sensory Intensity Part 3 - A Sensory Lens for Dance Part 4 - Self-Protection & Overwhelm Part 5 - Invalidation of Sensory

Creating Safer Events and Spaces for Neurodivergent Dancers Series: An Introduction: Defining and Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Partner Dancing Part 1 - The 8 Senses Part 2 - Sensory Intensity Part 3 - A Sensory Lens for Dance Part 4 - Self-Protection & Overwhelm Part 5 - Invalidation of Sensory

Creating Safer Events and Spaces for Neurodivergent Dancers Series: An Introduction: Defining and Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Partner Dancing Part 1 - The 8 Senses Part 2 - Sensory Intensity Part 3 - A Sensory Lens for Dance Part 4 - Self-Protection & Overwhelm Part 5 - Invalidation of Sensory

Creating Safer Events and Spaces for Neurodivergent Dancers Series: An Introduction: Defining and Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Partner Dancing Part 1 - The 8 Senses Part 2 - Sensory Intensity Part 3 - A Sensory Lens for Dance Part 4 - Self-Protection & Overwhelm Part 5 - Invalidation of Sensory

Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Ways you might try to offer support to someone who tends to shut down when a request is interpreted as a demand and they are struggling to do what is asked of them: -Turn a task into a game. -Turn a task into

A Portal Appears on Your Doorstep: For Those Unable to Reach Out During Shelter in Place Dear Friend, When our world went into Quarantine in early 2020 an excruciating silence enveloped me. I suspect it has surrounded you too? I see your shadow in the mist. The wind carries the

I’d wait for you, In the nebulous space between us, To take the lead, Consciously unconscious, I was too scared, To have a voice, To be felt, To be seen, Because I’d have to unlock my truth, To go back, To disarm past demons, To chant to myself, I’m here.

Dear Community, I recently received an email inviting my child to participate in Therapeutic Eurythmy from our Waldorf School. I understand the intent was to offer additional options for children in the school who would benefit from supports - however as a neurodivergent parent of two neurodivergent children - this