Practical Solutions for Autistic Adulting

Are you frustrated by taking care of your body or home? 

These tasks are unending and can be overwhelming for many autistic people. Maybe the vacuum is too loud or the feel of the shower water is uncomfortable or just getting started on housework is hard. Maybe you are deep in autistic burnout or societal standards seem illogical and unreasonably high.

By working with Calm Nest Occupational Therapy you can learn ways to reduce sensory discomfort, capitalize on your cognitive strengths and develop strategies to work around your weaknesses. You can develop your own goals, based on your values, priorities and personal sensibilities. Together we can build systems, routines and strategies that work for you.

Do you have meltdowns or shutdowns?

These experiences result from nervous system dysregulation. For over 60 years occupational therapists have been developing nervous system regulation strategies, using sensory inputs like movement and deep pressure. Together we can evaluate which strategies work for you and identify when they are most helpful. You can build a tool kit of strategies to reduce meltdowns and shutdowns. Piece by piece, we can help your life become more manageable and calm.