Amy Duffy-Barnes
Strategies to Enhance Executive Functioning Skills for ADHD / Neurodivergent People
1. Task Prioritization and Time Management: Create a daily or weekly to-do list, ranking tasks by urgency and importance. Use...
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Amy Duffy-Barnes
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Sensory Diets for Autistic People of All Ages
A sensory diet is a carefully planned and individualized set of sensory activities designed to provide comfort, regulation, and support...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Motivation for Neurodivergent Individuals using INCUP: Overcoming Task Initiation Challenges
Neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism or ADHD, often face challenges when it comes to motivation and task initiation....
Amy Duffy-Barnes
Apr 14, 20234 min read
A Neurodivergent's Guide to EF: An In-Depth Look at Different Types of Executive Functioning Skills
Executive functioning skills are a collection of cognitive processes that are responsible for managing and regulating our thoughts,...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in a Stressful World
Living in a world where political tensions, pandemics, increasing climate change, financial insecurities, and other stressors exist can...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
Jan 7, 20232 min read
Eight Breathing Techniques to Reduce Anxiety
Calming breathing techniques are a simple and effective way to bring relaxation and stress relief to the body and mind. There are many...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
Jan 6, 20232 min read
Loving Kindness Meditation
The loving-kindness meditation is a type of mindfulness meditation that involves directing feelings of love and compassion towards...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
Sep 5, 20203 min read
Calming Down During a Panic Attack
Your chest squeezes in and you feel like you can't catch your breath. Your heart speeds up and your mind is numb. You are trying to...
Amy Duffy-Barnes
Sep 5, 20202 min read
Simple Meditation - Reconnecting with the Self
A Basic Guide to Meditation These instructions are for a silent meditation. Silent meditation can be more difficult to master than a...
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