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Too Much and Just Enough: Queerness, Neurodivergence, and the Power of Naming Ourselves
Today is National Coming Out Day, so Ricki and I wanted to talk about what it means to live in the intersection of neurodivergence and queerness, how our labels helped us make sense of ourselves, and how advocacy and community have become life-saving parts of that journey. This blog is our reflection on that conversation.
Megan McCoy, MEd
Oct 11, 20255 min read
Neuro-Affirming Communication Supports Across the Lifespan: Creating Access, Not Conformity
Communication is more than just talking — it's how we connect, express ourselves, and make sense of the world. For many neurodivergent...
Dr. Erica L. Norman
Jun 28, 20256 min read
Empathy is a Two-Way Street: Viewing Neurodivergent Social Skills through a Neuro-inclusive Lens
It's Autism Acceptance Month, and lately I've been having some great (and often difficult) conversations about how society can better...
Dr. Erica L. Norman
May 3, 20255 min read
Autism Acceptance, Advocacy, and Interoception
*** The following blog makes reference to then upcoming CAYRgiver Circle at time of original posting date.*** Hello! I’m Megan, one of...
Megan McCoy, MEd
Apr 6, 20256 min read
Harnessing the Power of Music Therapy for Neurodivergent Children: A Guide for Parents
*This guest blog post was written by Alyssa Stone, MM, MT-BC, NMT, our Guest Speaker at this month's CAYRgiver Circle meetup, and edited...
Alyssa Stone, MM, MT-BC, NMT
Mar 3, 20254 min read
Creating a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Season: Tips for Neurodiverse Families
*** The following blog makes reference to then upcoming CAYRgiver Circle at time of original posting date.*** We're excited to host Sevia...
CAYR Connections
Nov 16, 20243 min read
Neuro-affirming Tips for After-School Connection & Communication
*** The following blog makes reference to then upcoming CAYRgiver Circle at time of original posting date.*** In this back-to-school...
Dr. Erica L. Norman
Sep 1, 20244 min read
Championing Intersectional Advocacy for Neurodivergent and Disabled Communities
You’re likely here because you’re interested in advocacy and supporting the neurodivergent (ND) community. To advocate effectively, it's...
Megan McCoy, MEd
Jun 19, 20245 min read
Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches to Feeding & Mealtimes
*** The following blog makes reference to then upcoming CAYRgiver Circle at time of original posting date.*** At CAYR Connections, we are...
Dr. Erica L. Norman
Jun 8, 20243 min read
Shifting Perspectives: Why We Call April "Autism Acceptance Month"
As we wrap up the month of April, you might have noticed that this month isn’t just about autism "awareness" anymore—it’s all about...
Dr. Erica L. Norman
Apr 28, 20242 min read
Discerning Autism Resources Using the Models of Disability Framework
With April being Autism Acceptance Month, there is a lot of information about autism circulating the internet. Today I’m going to break...
Megan McCoy, MEd
Apr 21, 20248 min read
Our Vision for a Neuroinclusive School
CAYR Connections was founded on the belief that neurodivergent and disabled people deserve to live authentic, fulfilling lives with...
Megan McCoy, MEd
Mar 23, 20243 min read
Resource Roundup: Neurodiversity & Mental Health
This month's CAYRgiver Circle group was full of discussions about how neuronormativity can be detrimental to the mental health of...
Dr. Erica L. Norman
Mar 2, 20243 min read
Podcast Recommendations for Neurodivergent Families
Hi everyone! Megan here. Today I’m sharing a list of podcast episodes that I curated to help both me and my family better understand my...
Megan McCoy, MEd
Feb 3, 20242 min read
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