Northeast Portland
1818 NE Irving Street Portland, OR 97232
(971) 331-1366
Oswego Pointe
Suite 220 Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(971) 331-1366
Dr. James ThatcherLearn why CBT may not work for every neurodivergent person and how adapting therapy to sensory needs, executive functioning, communication, and personal goals can make treatment more effective.
Dr. James ThatcherExplore the connection between autism and LGBTQ+ identity, including identity exploration, family support, disclosure, and the importance of feeling understood and supported.
Dr. James ThatcherLearn why risperidone may be considered for autism-related irritability, what evidence shows, which side effects matter and how treatment is monitored.
Dr. James ThatcherLearn how autism and borderline personality disorder can overlap, how clinicians differentiate them, and why understanding the full pattern and developmental history matters.
Dr. James ThatcherLearn what autistic burnout can look like and practical ways to recognize burnout, reduce demands, advocate for support, and build support with the resources you have.
Dr. James ThatcherLearn what PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is and how it differs from defiance or ODD. Explore anxiety-driven avoidance in autistic and ADHD kids, with practical strategies like parent alignment, offering choices, and co-regulation. Insights from Dr. James Thatcher at Forest Psychological Clinic, Portland, Oregon.
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