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Receiving a diagnosis that changes the course of your life—whether it’s a chronic condition or a terminal illness—can feel like stepping into an entirely new world. The ground shifts beneath you, and suddenly, the life you knew looks very different. While every person’s experience is unique, there are common themes that often emerge along this journey. Understanding these can help you feel less alone and more equipped to navigate the path ahead. 1. The Shock and Search for Me

“Does My Autistic Child Feel Accepted and Connected — or Lonely and Excluded?”   This is often a question that parents of autistic tweens carry quietly in the background of life.  Your child goes to school. They get through the day. They may even say they don't care about friends. From the outside, things can look "fine".  And yet, that nagging wondering stays with you:  Do they really feel accepted?   Or are they holding loneliness they don't yet have words for?   When Belon

We know that there are many affordable options nowadays for getting assessed for ADHD, and that psychologists charge more. None of us can afford to waste money, and you may be asking yourself whether paying more for a psychologist to assess you is really worth it. While an assessment by a psychologist may not be needed by everyone, here are some disadvantages to getting assessed by someone who isn’t a psychologist:   It could cost you more in the end   “...most universities r