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Amy Duffy-Barnes
Jul 28, 20233 min read
Respecting Autistic Voices: Why Non-Autistic People Need to Stop Defining the Autistic Experience
The diversity of human experiences enriches our world, and embracing this diversity is essential for creating an inclusive and...
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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...
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Amy Duffy-Barnes
May 18, 20233 min read
Neurodiversity-Affirming Meditation
Welcome, my fellow neurodivergent people, to this affirming meditation designed to honor your neurodivergency in a world that often fails...
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Amy Duffy-Barnes
Apr 20, 20233 min read
The Dark Origin Story of ABA "Therapy" Narrated by an Actually Autistic Therapist
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a treatment widely used to modify behaviors in autistic individuals. However, many people in...
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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,...
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Amy Duffy-Barnes
Apr 12, 20236 min read
Autistic Accommodations and Legal Protections in the Workplace
I highly recommend that autistic people consider using ADA accommodations in their places of employment. As a therapist, I have heard...
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Amy Duffy-Barnes
Apr 4, 20233 min read
The Problem with Autism Awareness Month: An Autistic Person's Perspective
April is widely known as Autism Awareness Month, a time when many organizations and individuals strive to raise awareness about the...
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