by AJ Grovert | Feb 2, 2026 | AJ Grovert, All Posts, Neurodivergence
Explaining Autism to Your Child with Higher Support Needs Simple ways to speak truth, build trust, and honor who they are Dr. AJ Grovert When your child receives an autism diagnosis, your first instinct might be to protect them. Especially if your child has higher...
by AJ Grovert | Oct 30, 2025 | AJ Grovert, All Posts, Neurodivergence
The Noise of Disinformation and the Human Cost In the immediate aftermath of yet another profoundly unscientific and harmful declaration from the United States Department of Health and Human Services about Autism Spectrum Disorder, my phone was buzzing relentlessly....
by AJ Grovert | Aug 20, 2025 | AJ Grovert, Assessment
Talking about autism can feel overwhelming, especially when the conversation feels deeply personal and the words are hard to find. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, parenting an autistic child, or exploring your own neurodivergent identity, you’ve likely...
by AJ Grovert | Jul 7, 2025 | AJ Grovert, All Posts, Assessment, Neurodivergence
If you’re an adult who’s ever quietly wondered, Could I be autistic?, you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it. For many people, especially women, LGBTQ+ folks, and people who’ve learned to mask well, the signs of autism weren’t recognized...
by AJ Grovert | Apr 28, 2025 | AJ Grovert, All Posts, Neurodivergence
Like many people of my generation, my early exposure to autism was through films like Rain Man and a Very Special Installment of the book series The Babysitter’s Club, I thought autism was a very specific cluster of symptoms – no eye contact, repetitive...
