ADHD
Why Divided Attention Feels So Different for an Autistic Brain
Explaining the "Monotropic Split"
Relationships
The Friendship Gap Nobody Talks About
This one is for neurodivergent readers — and the people who care about them.
Neurotype
Your Brain Isn’t Broken. It’s Reading the Room Differently.
New neuroscience research helps explain something autistic people have known for a long time — that we see the world more directly, and that’s not a flaw.
acceptance
Autism Is Not...
Busting common myths about neurodivergence, particularly when it comes to autism.
Affirming
The Two Sides of AuDHD: What Everyone Sees and What They Miss
...a personal take.
Relationships
SNAP From Both Sides: The FACTS
What Social Work Policy Work Taught Me About Help
Neurotype
Your Brain on Gratitude
What the Research Actually Shows
Neurotype
Understanding Autism Support Levels and Neurodivergence
GliszenTherapeutic.com - gliszentherapeutic.substack.com
Affirming
Using the Circle of Control During Life Transitions to Take Back Your Power
If you’re reading this, you might be facing a big change - maybe starting college, looking for work, moving somewhere new, or figuring out relationships. Transitions can feel overwhelming, especially when the world wasn’t built with our needs in mind. But here’s what I’ve learned supporting autistic
acceptance
The Friend Within: Transforming Self-Talk Through Compassion
Picture this: your best friend comes to you after making a mistake at work. They’re upset, vulnerable, looking for comfort. Would you look them in the eye and say, “You’re such a failure. You always mess everything up. You’re not good enough”? Of course not. The thought
Neurotype
The Journey of Late Autism Diagnosis
Grief, Identity, and Homecoming
Neurotype
The Story of Emma Geller-Green (yes..,that baby from "Friends")
A Fictional Story of Second Chances and First Opportunities (a lesson in acceptance)