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Christine O'Leary Christine O'Leary

Dating Guidance for Neurodiverse Young Adults

Dating can be an exciting journey filled with new connections and experiences. For young adults stepping into the world of dating, mastering essential social skills is key to creating meaningful connections. Here are the top 5 tips to help you navigate the dating scene successfully.

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Christine O'Leary Christine O'Leary

ADHD Awareness Month: Understanding a Shared Experience

ADHD Awareness Month, celebrated annually throughout October, is a dedicated effort to raise awareness about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and educate the public on this neurodiverse condition.

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Christine O'Leary Christine O'Leary

Understanding Autistic Adolescent Friendship

Autistic adolescents possess exceptional qualities that make them excellent friends. Their attributes include loyalty, honesty, dependability, compassion, integrity, social justice, open-mindedness, and a great sense of humor. However, the challenge lies in understanding the friendship expectations of their non-autistic peers.

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Christine O'Leary Christine O'Leary

Understanding Autism and Social Interaction

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) brings unique perspectives to social interactions. Rather than seeing these differences as deficits, it's important to recognise and accommodate them.

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Bamik Baker Bamik Baker

My 3 Biggest Social Skills Mistakes 

I'd share with you three of the biggest mistakes I've made when it comes to guiding my boys around their social challenges - and what I've learned to do instead.

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Top 5 Tips for Overwhelmed Parents

My practical tips to say when teenagers are overwhelmed and exhausted and still committed to helping our teens to be happier and our households more harmonious.

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