Autumn Quiles, LCSW

10/29/2025

https://www.bocachildcounselor.com/post/2e-or-twice-exceptional-kids

I love Twice Exceptional, or 2E, kids. They are My People. If you are reading this on purpose, chances are high that you love a 2E kid, too. 2E kids are kids that have both an exceptional ability and an exceptional disability; they are both Gifted (high IQ) while also having a learning, developmenta...

10/22/2025

https://www.bocachildcounselor.com/post/i-moved

My office has relocated to the second floor of 50 SW 2 Ave. I'm now in downtown Boca Raton, where I can walk to the local coffee shop or the Ramen place. The playroom is nestled in the tree canopy (with a woodpecker, blue jay and cardinal!), so it feels like a grown-up treehouse. My new landlord is....

10/21/2025

What do you see when a child is at play? Running, building, creating, pretending, these are the moments that catch our eye. But just beneath the surface, something much deeper is happening.

Play is where children develop adaptability, confidence, and problem-solving skills. It’s where they learn to navigate risk, build friendships, and trust their own ideas. It’s where their brains and bodies work together, shaping the skills they’ll carry for life.

The next time you watch a child play, remember, what’s visible is just the tip of the iceberg. There is so much happening underneath!

10/20/2025

10/09/2025

Kids almost never say this out loud to you, but it's the focus of our hardest sessions in therapy.

09/22/2025

09/12/2025

Folks, the excitement is building...

08/11/2025

Happy First Day of School for all of my public school families!
This year is YOUR YEAR!

06/10/2025

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06/05/2025

My kind of summer 🙌

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