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Living With Chronic Illness as a Neurodivergent Adult
Whether you are a neurodivergent adult living with chronic illness, parenting a neurodivergent child whose health needs and sensory world keep shifting, or supporting a neurodivergent partner through unpredictable flare-ups and fatigue, you already know how tangled daily life can become. Energy fluctuates, routines fall apart, and sensory sensitivities can turn an ordinary day into an overwhelming one. If you or someone you love often feels exhausted, overstimulated, or stret

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Nov 14, 20259 min read
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Chronic Illness and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection and Coping
Whether you are living with a chronic illness yourself, parenting a child whose diagnosis has reshaped your family's daily life, or supporting a partner through unpredictable symptoms and flare-ups, you already know it reaches far beyond the body. It shapes mood, identity, relationships, and a whole household's sense of what feels normal. The connection between chronic illness and mental health is real, complex, and often overlooked. Many people managing an ongoing condition,

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Jul 10, 20239 min read
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Autism and Gastrointestinal Issues: Supporting Sensory and Digestive Needs
Autistic individuals often experience differences in how they process sensory input, including how food feels, tastes, and affects the body. For some, these sensory processing differences extend to gastrointestinal (GI) sensitivities that influence comfort, eating habits, and overall well-being. Understanding how autism and gastrointestinal issues are connected can help families, caregivers, and professionals create supportive, individualized approaches that respect both sens

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Jun 13, 20234 min read
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