Functional Legacy Mindset

ADHD

ADHD: The Threat-and-Soothing Cycle of Procrastination

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on February 12, 2023

Navigating the emotional regulation system to avoid the threat-and-soothing cycle of procrastination.

Navigating the emotional regulation system to avoid the threat-and-soothing cycle of procrastination.

Anxiety

ADHD: Bottom-Up Triggers of Social Anxiety

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on October 31, 2022

Treating social anxiety with a neuro-biologically informed approach of engaging the safety system of the brain and tuning into your neuro-biological needs.

Treating social anxiety with a neuro-biologically informed approach of engaging the safety system of the brain and tuning into your neuro-biological needs.

Burnout

Preventing Autistic Burnout and ADHD Burnout

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on September 21, 2022

In order to treat symptoms of autistic and ADHD burnout, the child's environment needs to be accommodated to be more in sync with their needs.

In order to treat symptoms of autistic and ADHD burnout, the child's environment needs to be accommodated to be more in sync with their needs.

Autism

Understanding ADHD and Autistic Burnout Within the Workplace

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on July 2, 2022

Promoting neurological diversity in the workplace through understanding the impact of autistic and ADHD burnout.

Promoting neurological diversity in the workplace through understanding the impact of autistic and ADHD burnout.

Autism

Promoting a Neuroception of Safety for Autistic Adults

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on March 5, 2022

Five truths that will help you create connection and safety for autistic adults or those with ADHD.

Five truths that will help you create connection and safety for autistic adults or those with ADHD.

ADHD

3 Common Internal Struggles People with ADHD Face

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on November 26, 2021

These spirals of thinking may lead to guilt and distress. Here's what to do about them.

These spirals of thinking may lead to guilt and distress. Here's what to do about them.

Autism

How to Better Support Autistic Children

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on July 24, 2021

How to support autistic children by promoting healthy self-concept and inclusive practices.

How to support autistic children by promoting healthy self-concept and inclusive practices.

ADHD

The Duality of ADHD: Finding a Path Forward

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on October 23, 2020

For people with ADHD, embracing strengths and creating a lifestyle that minimizes negative impacts is essential.

For people with ADHD, embracing strengths and creating a lifestyle that minimizes negative impacts is essential.

Neurodiversity

A Neurodiverse Safe Path

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on July 18, 2020

There is a move away from the idea that people need to meet neuro-normative expectations to succeed. Greatness is achieved in diversity of thinking.

There is a move away from the idea that people need to meet neuro-normative expectations to succeed. Greatness is achieved in diversity of thinking.

Autism

The GPS Method: De-Escalating Autistic Meltdowns

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on March 3, 2020

Deescalate autistic meltdowns with "The GPS Method," navigating with a focus on emotional attunement.

Deescalate autistic meltdowns with "The GPS Method," navigating with a focus on emotional attunement.

Autism

Functional Legacy Mindset

Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on February 21, 2020

The Functional Legacy Mindset approach educates people on how different minds function to embrace their strengths and recognizes how such minds benefit society.

The Functional Legacy Mindset approach educates people on how different minds function to embrace their strengths and recognizes how such minds benefit society.