Online ERP therapy lets you do exposure and response prevention where OCD actually shows up—at home and in daily routines—while staying connected to a qualified therapist in Tennessee. Learn how telehealth ERP sessions work, what to practice between visits, and how to stay safe and supported.

Many families are desperate for something more helpful than “be consistent with consequences.” For autistic demand avoidance, PDA support strategies rooted in safety, autonomy, and collaboration reduce power struggles and open practical pathways to "yes" at home and school.

Many children and adults who show demand avoidance are not "oppositional" at all. For some, pathological demand avoidance—a profile linked with autism and anxiety—explains why simple requests feel like danger. This article explains pathological demand avoidance, anxiety-driven avoidance, and ODD-style "oppositional" patterns so you can recognize what’s really going on and consider next steps for support.

PDA and ADHD can look similar, but they’re not the same. When demand avoidance in ADHD is driven by overwhelm—not defiance—supports that lower perceived threat and protect autonomy work best. Learn how to tell ADHD from PDA-style demand avoidance and what actually helps.

Insomnia and neurodivergence often intertwine. This practical, science‑informed guide explains how insomnia and neurodivergence show up differently in ADHD and autism, how to tell insomnia from a late body clock, and which evidence‑based steps (like CBT‑I) can help—plus when to book a targeted consultation with Ryan Robertson at ScienceWorks.

Autism masking burnout happens when long‑term camouflaging, sensory load, and social pressure outpace support. This guide explains camouflaging, sensory debt, safe‑to‑unmask spaces, and energy‑based planning—with practical steps and when to seek assessments, therapy, and coaching at ScienceWorks.

Emotion regulation tools for kids don’t have to be complicated. This guide gives parents simple co-regulation scripts, sensory ideas, and quick steps to help kids calm down, reset, and build emotional skills that last.

Child meltdown co‑regulation helps calm the amygdala–prefrontal circuit so kids can reset rather than escalate. Learn what’s happening in the brain, how co‑regulation works in practice, and ScienceWorks’ step‑by‑step plan to turn meltdowns into teachable moments—and long‑term emotion regulation skills.

Your child’s meltdowns aren’t bad behavior—they’re neurological overload. When the brain’s stress response takes over, your child isn’t being defiant—they’re overwhelmed. Your job is safety and calm, not correction. Through co-regulation, patience, and understanding triggers, you can help your child’s nervous system recover and build lasting regulation skills.

Struggling to help your ADHD or autistic child? Discover why parent training through ScienceWorks Behavioral Health is the essential foundation that works alongside therapy and other treatments—reducing stress and preventing burnout for the whole family.

ADHD in women often goes undiagnosed due to different symptom presentations like inattentiveness and emotional sensitivity rather than hyperactivity. Understanding female ADHD symptoms, recognizing misdiagnosis patterns, and accessing virtual assessment options with licensed psychologists can lead to life-changing insights and proper treatment.

Neurodivergent adults face unique relationship challenges, from navigating communication differences to managing sensory sensitivities and emotional dysregulation. At ScienceWorks Health, we help neurodivergent individuals build authentic connections through evidence-based strategies tailored to ADHD, autism, and other neurotypes.

Comprehensive psychological evaluations for test accommodations help students and professionals with ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities access fair testing conditions on SAT, ACT, LSAT, MCAT, GRE, and bar exams. Learn how proper documentation unlocks extended time and other crucial supports.

Many adults discover they're autistic later in life, after years of masking their differences and navigating a world that feels overwhelming. Understanding hidden signs like social scripting, sensory sensitivities, and camouflaging behaviors can help you recognize when an autism assessment might provide clarity and relief. If you've always felt different but couldn't explain why, learning about adult autism indicators could be the first step toward self-understanding.

When your child refuses demands and has meltdowns, understanding whether it's pathological demand avoidance (PDA) autism, ADHD-related avoidance, anxiety, or typical resistance helps you find the right support approach that works for your family's unique situation.

Strong support systems provide essential emotional validation, practical daily living assistance, and professional advocacy for neurodivergent individuals with ADHD, autism, and AuDHD. ADHD executive function coaching and neurodivergent support groups create transformative communities that reduce isolation and build resilience for lasting wellbeing.

Executive function coaching therapy outcomes improve dramatically when combined with specialized treatment for ADHD and autism. Discover how ScienceWorks' integrated approach transforms therapeutic concepts into practical daily skills, creating lasting change for neurodivergent individuals.

Discover how Dialectical Behavioral Therapy offers gentle, evidence-based OCD treatment that works beautifully with co-occurring conditions. Learn how DBT's unique skills complement traditional approaches for comprehensive healing without exposure.