Heather Cook

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Neuro-Ableism

Learn how subtle daily messages like “just try harder” and “you’re too sensitive” are forms of internalized neuro-ableism that neurodivergent people, especially Autistics, absorb and turn against themselves.

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How to Manage Fireworks Anxiety: Tapping for Autistic & Sensory-Sensitive Adults Workshop Invite

Learn how to use EFT tapping to manage fireworks anxiety and sensory overwhelm if you’re Autistic, AuDHD, or have sensory sensitivities.

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Supporting Autistic Clients: A Guide for Coaches and Therapists

Learn how to better support your Autistic adult coaching and therapy clients with this insider’s perspective from an Autistic, ADHD, multiply-neurodivergent coach.

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Internalized Ableism for Autistics: Workshop & Assessment

Learn how to spot and start dismantling internalized ableism in your adult Autistic or AuDHD life—including the ways you’ve been trained not to notice you’re discriminating against yourself.

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Dealing with Holiday Stress Workshop Invite

What if you could get through the holidays without shutting down, melting down, or spending all your energy fuming about how the world doesn’t get neurodivergent people?

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Why They Say “You Know What You Did”: The Unexpected Backlash

A very common situation for Autistics is one where someone is upset at us and we can’t figure out what we did or said to upset them. I’d like to offer my explanation for why this happens.

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The Critical Secret To Getting Out Of Autistic Burnout

Struggling with autistic burnout? Learn why dissolving internalized ableism is the most critical factor for recovery.

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Why Finding Your Autistic Community Didn’t Fix Your Loneliness (The Truth No One Talks About)

When we finally figure out that we’re Autistic, we think finding community in other Autistics will be what allows us to finally find good relationships. But sometimes, it just results in us feeling more isolated than ever.

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Making Things Better Is Too Big A Goal

Aiming to make things better can be overwhelming and frustrating. It can feel like the only options are trying to do everything or giving up and doing nothing. But there’s another option.

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Guilt-Free Progress Tracker for AuDHDers

I used to use habit trackers and star charts extensively, but if I ever missed a day it would cause me to completely break the entire habit, so I made a new solution.

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Is It Anxiety or a Bad Situation?

When being faced with genuinely awful situations, it can be hard to tell if what you’re struggling with is anxiety or just your reaction to the terrible situation itself.