Autism

Autism evaluation and therapy in Ottawa, IL. Thrive Collective provides individualized autism spectrum support for children, teens, and adults — strengths-based, compassionate care.

Two people in an engaged conversation representing authentic social connection for autistic individuals

Autism and Social Connections – How does it work?

Autism and Social Connections – How does it work? 1707 2560 Dr. Menon

There are a lot of common misconceptions about Autism and Social Connections. In this article, we’re going to talk about Autism and Social Connections and answer some of the most…

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Autism and Female Gender Identity

Autism and Female Gender Identity 960 540 Dr. Menon

Autism and Female Gender Identity Please note: In this post I use the term “female” to reference and respect the inclusion of individuals socialized or identifying as girls/women regardless of…

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Pathological Demand Avoidance – Guest Post by Dr. Jessica Myszak

Pathological Demand Avoidance – Guest Post by Dr. Jessica Myszak 800 800 Dr. Menon

I’d like to introduce a new colleague of mine, Jessica Myszak. We have a shared interest in supporting neurodivergent clients with evaluations and therapy. Since we are both credentialed with…

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