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Autism & Neurodivergent Support

🌿 Autism & Neurodivergent Support

Celebrating Uniqueness. Supporting Growth.

Every child experiences the world in their own way. For some, that includes a brain that processes communication, social interaction, sensory input, and emotional cues differently. Whether you’re exploring a possible autism diagnosis, navigating school concerns, or seeking affirming support for your autistic child or teen, you’ve come to the right place.

At Dr. Molly Psychology, I provide neurodiversity-affirming care that views autism not as a disorder to be “fixed,” but as a different way of being—with profound insight, emotional depth, and powerful strengths.

💡 Services May Include:

  • Emotional regulation strategies tailored to neurodivergent needs

  • Tools for sensory awareness and self-advocacy

  • Parent coaching to support communication, co-regulation, and routines

  • Psychoeducational assessment with a strengths-based lens

  • Support navigating IEPs, accommodations, and collaborative school planning

  • Ongoing therapy for identity development, anxiety, or family relationships

🧠 Understanding Neurodivergence

Autistic individuals may experience:

  • Unique ways of connecting, sensing, or expressing emotions

  • Differences in how they engage with social cues or routines

  • Intense focus, creativity, pattern-recognition, or deep passions

  • Sensory sensitivities or needs that are often misunderstood

Too often, these traits are misread as defiance or delay—when in reality, they are expressions of a different neurotype. With support, understanding, and appropriate accommodations, neurodivergent children can thrive.

✨ If You’re Exploring a Diagnosis

I offer comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming assessments using evidence-based tools such as the ADOS-2, ADI-R, and other best practices. These evaluations are designed not just to identify needs, but to highlight strengths, build understanding, and guide support at home, at school, and beyond.

Whether you're a parent navigating early signs or an older teen seeking clarity, I'm here to walk this journey with you.

If your child is showing signs of sensory overload, emotional dysregulation, communication differences, or school challenges—and you’re looking for support that’s grounded in compassion and possibility—I’d be honored to help.