Dr Jennifer Huffman, Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
@drjenniferhuffman.bsky.social
Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist with a #PDA #Autistic brain. Private practice owner, Author of Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain; Associate Editor Autistic Revolution Magazine; Clinical and educational consultant on PDA, Autism, Trauma and 2e.
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Thank you for including my new book! I am 💯 PDA and wrote this from lived and professional experience.
Thank you Helen! @autisticrealms.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Thank you Helen! @autisticrealms.bsky.social
Bluesky peeps meet Elvis.
Elvis, meet the good folks of Bluesky: the people on the right side of history.
❤️🐈
Elvis, meet the good folks of Bluesky: the people on the right side of history.
❤️🐈
February 18, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Bluesky peeps meet Elvis.
Elvis, meet the good folks of Bluesky: the people on the right side of history.
❤️🐈
Elvis, meet the good folks of Bluesky: the people on the right side of history.
❤️🐈
Mental Health and Wellness Section of Autistic Revolution
by the wonderful @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and me. Learn more below.
by the wonderful @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and me. Learn more below.
Mental Health and Wellness: Department Overview
@drjenniferhuffman.bsky.social & I welcome you to our department.
What does Autistic mental health and wellness mean to us?
At the foundation, #Autistic mental health and wellness is defined by us. We are the experts on our lived experience.
@drjenniferhuffman.bsky.social & I welcome you to our department.
What does Autistic mental health and wellness mean to us?
At the foundation, #Autistic mental health and wellness is defined by us. We are the experts on our lived experience.
January 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Mental Health and Wellness Section of Autistic Revolution
by the wonderful @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and me. Learn more below.
by the wonderful @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and me. Learn more below.
Hi @laurahellfeld.bsky.social I hope they would learn about how interoception impacts neurodivergent’s individuals ability to perceive and understand body cues. Also sensory aspects of the bathroom can cause anxiety and avoidance. That accidents are never on purpose. 💗
January 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Hi @laurahellfeld.bsky.social I hope they would learn about how interoception impacts neurodivergent’s individuals ability to perceive and understand body cues. Also sensory aspects of the bathroom can cause anxiety and avoidance. That accidents are never on purpose. 💗
Introducing Elvis and Priscilla Purrsley. 🐈 🐈
Our therapy cat, Kirby, passed away almost a year ago. 💗These two cuties needed a home just at the time when we were ready to open our hearts again. Welcome to our crazy indoor farm, kitties!
Our therapy cat, Kirby, passed away almost a year ago. 💗These two cuties needed a home just at the time when we were ready to open our hearts again. Welcome to our crazy indoor farm, kitties!
January 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Introducing Elvis and Priscilla Purrsley. 🐈 🐈
Our therapy cat, Kirby, passed away almost a year ago. 💗These two cuties needed a home just at the time when we were ready to open our hearts again. Welcome to our crazy indoor farm, kitties!
Our therapy cat, Kirby, passed away almost a year ago. 💗These two cuties needed a home just at the time when we were ready to open our hearts again. Welcome to our crazy indoor farm, kitties!
Look at these amazing autistic author written books—published in just one month! I am so humbled to be included! Thank you! As an indie autistic author and self publisher, it’s hard to self promote. So any help is soooo appreciated! 💯🧠❤️
Non-fiction Autism books written by Autistic authors. Published December 2024.
January 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Look at these amazing autistic author written books—published in just one month! I am so humbled to be included! Thank you! As an indie autistic author and self publisher, it’s hard to self promote. So any help is soooo appreciated! 💯🧠❤️
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Huffman, Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
Shout out to all the neurodivergents, heading into a week of over stimulation, no routine, sky high expectations, and non optional socialising.
I see you.
I see you.
December 23, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Shout out to all the neurodivergents, heading into a week of over stimulation, no routine, sky high expectations, and non optional socialising.
I see you.
I see you.
Hey, Neurodivergent Pride Crew! Roll call! 🧠
One thing I wish I knew in school was who felt different like me. ♾️ The neurotype labels, while important for us to understand ourselves, only divide us further. We are stronger when we support each other and advocate TOGETHER.
One thing I wish I knew in school was who felt different like me. ♾️ The neurotype labels, while important for us to understand ourselves, only divide us further. We are stronger when we support each other and advocate TOGETHER.
December 21, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Hey, Neurodivergent Pride Crew! Roll call! 🧠
One thing I wish I knew in school was who felt different like me. ♾️ The neurotype labels, while important for us to understand ourselves, only divide us further. We are stronger when we support each other and advocate TOGETHER.
One thing I wish I knew in school was who felt different like me. ♾️ The neurotype labels, while important for us to understand ourselves, only divide us further. We are stronger when we support each other and advocate TOGETHER.
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Huffman, Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
I get the privilege of supporting PDA’ers and their families every day. I am working on a feedback guide for PDA evaluations that is kid friendly. Here is my newest graphic. Please note that no one does an iceberg better than Mona Delahooke but there is no better way to explain PDA. Any thoughts?
December 12, 2024 at 11:45 PM
I get the privilege of supporting PDA’ers and their families every day. I am working on a feedback guide for PDA evaluations that is kid friendly. Here is my newest graphic. Please note that no one does an iceberg better than Mona Delahooke but there is no better way to explain PDA. Any thoughts?
I get the privilege of supporting PDA’ers and their families every day. I am working on a feedback guide for PDA evaluations that is kid friendly. Here is my newest graphic. Please note that no one does an iceberg better than Mona Delahooke but there is no better way to explain PDA. Any thoughts?
December 12, 2024 at 11:45 PM
I get the privilege of supporting PDA’ers and their families every day. I am working on a feedback guide for PDA evaluations that is kid friendly. Here is my newest graphic. Please note that no one does an iceberg better than Mona Delahooke but there is no better way to explain PDA. Any thoughts?
Finally, all editions of my books are now available on Amazon!
Unlocking the Power of My #PDA Brain: Adventure Guide (Activity Workbook and Parent Companion). The book has interactive activities for kids and a parent companion guide.
The full version paperback is on Amazon here:
a.co/d/1E7LY1F
Unlocking the Power of My #PDA Brain: Adventure Guide (Activity Workbook and Parent Companion). The book has interactive activities for kids and a parent companion guide.
The full version paperback is on Amazon here:
a.co/d/1E7LY1F
December 10, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Finally, all editions of my books are now available on Amazon!
Unlocking the Power of My #PDA Brain: Adventure Guide (Activity Workbook and Parent Companion). The book has interactive activities for kids and a parent companion guide.
The full version paperback is on Amazon here:
a.co/d/1E7LY1F
Unlocking the Power of My #PDA Brain: Adventure Guide (Activity Workbook and Parent Companion). The book has interactive activities for kids and a parent companion guide.
The full version paperback is on Amazon here:
a.co/d/1E7LY1F
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Huffman, Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
Too many autistic students are imploding from autistic burnout and lack of accommodations for different learning needs. "If only schools had a space where students could step out & say 'I can breathe here, I can take time out'."
www.bbc.com/news/article... #neurodiversity
www.bbc.com/news/article... #neurodiversity
Autism burnout cost teen three years' of school, say parents
The 16-year-old has been home schooled after suffering meltdowns on the way to school.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Too many autistic students are imploding from autistic burnout and lack of accommodations for different learning needs. "If only schools had a space where students could step out & say 'I can breathe here, I can take time out'."
www.bbc.com/news/article... #neurodiversity
www.bbc.com/news/article... #neurodiversity
Awesome Neurodiversity Reading List!
An 18-article introductory neurodiversity reading list? "defining and interpreting neurodiversity remains complex"? autism-relevant, free elifesciences.org/articles/102... authors "strived to only include papers if their core ideas were, in our joint opinion, not stigmatizing or ableist"?
Point of View: An annotated introductory reading list for neurodiversity
A collaboratively developed annotated reading list expands upon core themes in neurodiversity, aiming to enhance understanding and to promote rigorous, destigmatizing, and inclusive practices in resea...
elifesciences.org
December 5, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Awesome Neurodiversity Reading List!
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Huffman, Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
You may be interested in our free resources for autistic adults:
www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo...
We also have a free directory of neurodivergent neuroaffirming therapists here:
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo...
We also have a free directory of neurodivergent neuroaffirming therapists here:
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
Home - Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Find a Neurodivergent Practitioner. Search for a therapist, coach, psychologist, relationship support, and more on our global directory. Top Categories Recent Listings
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
December 5, 2024 at 7:03 AM
You may be interested in our free resources for autistic adults:
www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo...
We also have a free directory of neurodivergent neuroaffirming therapists here:
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo...
We also have a free directory of neurodivergent neuroaffirming therapists here:
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Huffman, Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
💜🌟🌈My neuro-affirming starter pack includes a collection of wonderful individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and effecting positive change. Please follow and share. 💜🌟🌈
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
December 4, 2024 at 11:12 PM
💜🌟🌈My neuro-affirming starter pack includes a collection of wonderful individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and effecting positive change. Please follow and share. 💜🌟🌈
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Huffman, Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
1 Week to go!
7 - 9 pm GMT, December 11th
A FREE winter holiday event of music, conversation and somatic self-care
Link to book in comments
#selfcare #neurodiversity #community #mentalhealth #neurodivergent
7 - 9 pm GMT, December 11th
A FREE winter holiday event of music, conversation and somatic self-care
Link to book in comments
#selfcare #neurodiversity #community #mentalhealth #neurodivergent
December 4, 2024 at 2:41 PM
1 Week to go!
7 - 9 pm GMT, December 11th
A FREE winter holiday event of music, conversation and somatic self-care
Link to book in comments
#selfcare #neurodiversity #community #mentalhealth #neurodivergent
7 - 9 pm GMT, December 11th
A FREE winter holiday event of music, conversation and somatic self-care
Link to book in comments
#selfcare #neurodiversity #community #mentalhealth #neurodivergent
This post is 💯 on point! Excellent breakdown of the validity of self identification of autism as well as the and other things to consider that may overlap and create distress. Thank you @audhd-psychnp.com!
Probably! The RAADS is supposed to be about 97% accurate in picking up a positive screening appropriately but what it can’t do is rule out other stuff that might better explain those traits.
I teach responsible self-ID
It includes ruling out (or in) the rest of the differential diagnosis.
(1/11)
I teach responsible self-ID
It includes ruling out (or in) the rest of the differential diagnosis.
(1/11)
November 30, 2024 at 1:44 PM
This post is 💯 on point! Excellent breakdown of the validity of self identification of autism as well as the and other things to consider that may overlap and create distress. Thank you @audhd-psychnp.com!
Thank you for including my new book! I am 💯 PDA and wrote this from lived and professional experience.
November 30, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Thank you for including my new book! I am 💯 PDA and wrote this from lived and professional experience.
💯 agree.
I’ll repeat it as many times as I have to
Self-identification is VALID
if you need the ICD-10 code to get something you need, then I hope you can access the eval you deserve
But if you don’t have use for the dx code please don’t waste your resources
You don’t need our permission to believe it.
Self-identification is VALID
if you need the ICD-10 code to get something you need, then I hope you can access the eval you deserve
But if you don’t have use for the dx code please don’t waste your resources
You don’t need our permission to believe it.
For anyone out there who has self-assessed as #autistic, and can't access a formal assessment/diagnosis (or don't want to for your own reasons), this is for you:
🥰🫂🩷🙏
This is an excerpt. Please read the entire handout at this link:
t.co/Y0sAYrr522
🥰🫂🩷🙏
This is an excerpt. Please read the entire handout at this link:
t.co/Y0sAYrr522
November 30, 2024 at 4:07 AM
💯 agree.
I just got mine in the mail and will post my review this weekend! I love it!
November 29, 2024 at 5:48 PM
I just got mine in the mail and will post my review this weekend! I love it!
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Huffman, Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
Autism Learns – Understanding PDA, 6th & 7th December 2024
I am excited to be part of this 2-day webinar which will explore how we can meet the specific needs of young people with a #PDA profile at home and in education. Find out more about the great lineup of speakers here.
#autism #autistic
I am excited to be part of this 2-day webinar which will explore how we can meet the specific needs of young people with a #PDA profile at home and in education. Find out more about the great lineup of speakers here.
#autism #autistic
November 28, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Reposted by Dr Jennifer Huffman, Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
Hey! Bluesky! Learn you about some Autism!
I wrote this piece after a conversation with CNN's Sanjay Gupta, and it's received tremendous feedback from both Autistic people and from educators, doctors and journalists who have learned from it.
Read it!
coda.io/@mykola-bilo...
I wrote this piece after a conversation with CNN's Sanjay Gupta, and it's received tremendous feedback from both Autistic people and from educators, doctors and journalists who have learned from it.
Read it!
coda.io/@mykola-bilo...
How To Talk About Autism Respectfully · Public Neurodiversity Support Center
A Field Guide for Journalists, Educators, Doctors and anyone else who wants to know how to better communicate about Autism.
coda.io
November 27, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Hey! Bluesky! Learn you about some Autism!
I wrote this piece after a conversation with CNN's Sanjay Gupta, and it's received tremendous feedback from both Autistic people and from educators, doctors and journalists who have learned from it.
Read it!
coda.io/@mykola-bilo...
I wrote this piece after a conversation with CNN's Sanjay Gupta, and it's received tremendous feedback from both Autistic people and from educators, doctors and journalists who have learned from it.
Read it!
coda.io/@mykola-bilo...
@bsky.app I 💗 you and am thankful for you on this 🦃 day.
I’m a newbie here but feel so welcome. Thanks for giving a 🧠 that doesn’t fit in a place where I don’t have to 🎭.
I’m a newbie here but feel so welcome. Thanks for giving a 🧠 that doesn’t fit in a place where I don’t have to 🎭.
November 28, 2024 at 12:31 PM
@bsky.app I 💗 you and am thankful for you on this 🦃 day.
I’m a newbie here but feel so welcome. Thanks for giving a 🧠 that doesn’t fit in a place where I don’t have to 🎭.
I’m a newbie here but feel so welcome. Thanks for giving a 🧠 that doesn’t fit in a place where I don’t have to 🎭.
Yep! I kid you not, I’m even wearing double braids today. Love that I could fit Pippi into this thread!
It’s been a while since I have heard Pippi get mentioned! But she certainly pops up as a response!
November 28, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Yep! I kid you not, I’m even wearing double braids today. Love that I could fit Pippi into this thread!
The making of a professional PDA’er part 3. Yep- bruised and battered but made it to the other side and ready to help other PDA’ers make it to the other side of a chaotic and confusing childhood.
November 27, 2024 at 3:47 AM
The making of a professional PDA’er part 3. Yep- bruised and battered but made it to the other side and ready to help other PDA’ers make it to the other side of a chaotic and confusing childhood.