Licensed Psychologist
Most parents would love to create an ideal world for their child to live in. But the reality is that more and more children are in need of mental health care. There are many reasons why a child might need therapy – divorce, abuse, loss of a loved one, learning disabilities, bullying just to name …
Why are some Aspies so hostile to psychologists and psychotherapy? Among those adults with Asperger Syndrome, there is a growing movement toward acceptance instead of diagnosis. These folks say they don’t want to be “fixed” but accepted for the unique human beings they are. The problem is there are times when they could really benefit …
We’ve all heard about autistic meltdowns or shutdowns. But what if those words don’t capture the full picture? What if, instead of a temporary overwhelm, there’s something more terrifying and long-lasting—something I call “brain on fire”? This is not a metaphor. It’s real. And for some NeuroDiverse individuals, it can feel like their minds are …
Today, we’re diving into a harsh reality: when standing up for the truth doesn’t just cost you relationships—it makes you a target. What happens when people don’t just dismiss you, but actively try to destroy you? What happens when exposing wrongdoing leads to retaliation? The Backlash of Speaking the Truth Years ago, I stood behind …
Continue reading “When They Come After You—The Cost of Exposing the Truth”
When someone asks me how children fare being raised by a parent on the Autism Spectrum, I think about my own childhood with a strong, smart, practical ‘Aspie’ mom and tell them that it wasn’t easy. As a child, and a NeuroTypical child at that, I longed for my mother’s love—a hug, a smile, a …
Continue reading “Raised by a Practical ‘Aspie’: Where’s the Love?”
This article is for those of you who feel like you’re losing your mind, crashing, burning out, or breaking down. Maybe you’re exhausted all the time, making mistakes you never used to make, or feeling like your body is betraying you. I get it. I’ve been there. We’re going to discuss what’s really happening to …
Continue reading “Don’t Let Love Make You Sick: The Physical Toll of NeuroDivergent Relationships”
In this 15-year Anniversary Edition, Dr. Marshack shares insights into the intricacies of a NeuroDiverse relationship through vivid storytelling. She offers tools and strategies on how to cope and reclaim your sanity as a NeuroTypical (NT) and survive in a NeuroDiverse relationship.
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