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Autism therapist for teens and adults

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1375 Gateway Blvd.
Boynton Beach FL 33426
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321-804-1985
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jaclyn@spectrumcarecounseling.com
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Counseling

By Jaclyn Felix Counseling

OCD or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference in Your Symptoms

OCD or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference in Your Symptoms You’ve been called an anxious person your whole life or you have been gradually within the last couple of months feeling like your mind is out of control. Racing thoughts. Replaying conversations at 2 a.m. Running scenarios about a decision you have to make by Thursday. Wondering what your coworker meant by that email. Avoiding things because the discomfort is so significant and draining.  At some point you started wondering whether what you are experiencing is more than that. Whether what you’re dealing with is OCD or anxiety. It’s…

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By Jaclyn Felix Counseling

Autism and Masking

Autism and Masking: Understanding the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging Autism masking, also known as autistic camouflaging, is a term used to describe the ways autistic and other neurodivergent individuals may consciously or unconsciously hide, suppress, or modify behaviors associated with autism in order to fit social expectations. While developing communication, social, and adaptive skills can be an important part of autism therapy, constantly feeling the need to appear "less autistic" can require significant emotional and mental energy. Over time, autistic masking may contribute to anxiety, exhaustion, emotional dysregulation, social withdrawal, and difficulty understanding or communicating personal needs. At Spectrum Care…

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