Autumn Quiles, LCSW

02/16/2026

Blog shoutout to the peeps over at The Neurodiversity Circle!

So, I'm a part of The Neurodiversity Circle now. This means that I have joined a group of humans who are trying to shift the way our society cares for kids and teens who are neurodivergent. These are kids and teens whose brains work in an atypical fashion... kids who have Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dys...

01/27/2026

Always... always... the question comes up: how do we tell the kids? Try this:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16KNoHUeYx/

01/13/2026

This is 40% of the work, folks. Helping humans increase their internal awareness.

01/07/2026

https://www.bocachildcounselor.com/post/stopping-the-bad-stuff

Parents typically spend a lot of time thinking about The Curve that could (or is) coming up in the road of their child's life. Parents think about: • the upcoming change in schools • the best friend who is moving away • the demands of being on the travel team • the divorce or the impending d...

01/02/2026

"You may feel alone, but you are not alone." So true, Anderson. So true.

Amid the revelry in Times Square, Anderson shares a personal memory with viewers who have lost someone or are feeling lonely. Watch All There Is and join the conversation at cnn.com/allthereis

12/23/2025

Closing up shop for 2025...

It's late and the last family has left my office for the year. As I close up shop, I cannot help but be grateful for what this year has given to me. This year, I moved across town to a new office and I made the decision to expand. I discovered, and tried to nurture, relationships with new-to-me coll...

12/03/2025

My take on some of the most magical weeks of the year...

The span of weeks between school's Thanksgiving break and Winter/Christmas break could be the most unpredictable time of the school year. Kids are either celebrating or loathing the three week return. Teachers either have kids on a grueling project/test schedule and are cramming in all of the didn't...

11/13/2025

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