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Cailey Anderson

M.A. Special Education

Passionate about neurodiversity, blending personal ADHD experiences and professional expertise to support ADHD and autistic individuals, all while exploring the U.S. in a van.

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What Do Shutdown and Meltdowns Look like in Adult Autism?

Hear from a person with adult autism about what autistic shutdown and meltdowns look and feel like - and their tips for prevention and management.

How To Get an Adult Autism Assessment

If you’ve wondered whether you may be an adult with autism, you’re not alone. More an more people are getting diagnosed in adulthood as understanding and awareness grows. In this post we talk about the pros and cons of an official diagnosis vs self diagnosis, and how to get started.

How fidget toys for ADHD help students focus

Fidgets help ADHD students focus by providing necessary sensory input & reducing distraction. Can fidgets help your ADHD teen?

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