Inner Reach Therapeutics, LLC

04/06/2026

Many autistic people become experts at camouflage.

They learn how to blend in.
How to mirror others.
How to hide the things that might make them stand out.

From the outside this can look like coping.

But camouflaging is often a survival strategy.

It can help someone get through school, work or social situations. Yet over time it can also lead to exhaustion, burnout and serious mental health difficulties.

And because the signs are hidden, the support that is needed may never be offered.

This is particularly common in autistic girls and women, who are often socialised to adapt and accommodate others from a very young age.

We have a few webinars coming up that will explore this in detail, if you fancy coming along browse our events here: http://sunshine-support.eventbrite.com/

04/05/2026

Often people come to us looking to learn ways to unmask, set boundaries, and be more authentic, but then get reactions from people like this:

“You never did this before, why are you starting now?”

“You used to be so [sweet, well-mannered, tough, confident, etc.], what happened?”

“Why have you started acting so weird lately?”

“You never used to mind when I did this [hugged you, sang loudly, left a mess in the house, etc.], why do you care now?”

It may be difficult for others to accept change, but the fact remains true: we are allowed to grow and change as we learn new things about ourselves.

Our relationships may look different, and some people may be unable to accept the change, but living authentically allows for a different level of connection with others and with life.

We do want to acknowledge that there are times and spaces where it is not safe to unmask. We understand the topic of unmasking and relationships is very nuanced and challenging. We also know that there are people out there who are safe to unmask around. We work to help people develop those connections and find safe relationships.

you are allowed to be new 🦋

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04/02/2026

The pathologising content of Autism Month is already taking over the newspapers, so here's an antidote.

April's Neurodiversity Newsletter is full of signposting to neuroaffirming content and online events from the likes of
Jill Holly - NeuroDiversity University
Lovette Jallow
GROVE - Online Community for Autistic Young People
Pandas online
NeuroHub Community
Pete Wharmby, Autistic Author
AUsome Training
The Coach
The North Star and the Compass - blog
All Brains Belong VT
Munira - Children's Occupational Therapist
David Gray-Hammond: NeuroHub Community Ltd
Helen Autistic Realms
Jodie Clarke, Children's Well-being Practitioner & Autism Specialist
Dr Joanne - Neurodivergent Educational Psychologist
NDwise Hub
Liz Evans - The Untypical OT
The PDA Space
Laura Hellfeld Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting
Coaching for people who feel like outsiders
SWAN Autism - Scotland
Christina Keeble Consulting
Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics CIC
Elly Chapple
SmallTalk Speech & Language Therapy
Neuromess
Aucademy - Education for everyone on Autistic experience
Any many more

04/02/2026

Having the ability doesn’t mean you have the capacity.

So many times we see people pushing past their limits because they technically are able to do something. Have you ever gone out with a friend when your social battery was already at zero and then crashed out afterward? Have you ever pushed yourself to do housework just because your body hasn’t given out, even if you know it will cause a chronic illness flare the next day?

Learning that it’s okay to set and hold boundaries is so important. Recognizing our capacity and acting based on how many spoons we have left rather than a preconceived notion about what we should be able to handle.

04/01/2026

We see imposter syndrome show up in so many different ways. It tells us not to believe ourselves. We might not believe that we are good enough or that our accomplishments are real. Another way we frequently see this show up is through people’s internalized ableism that tells them they are an imposter when they believe something about their neurodivergence or chronic illness.
“I don’t have enough traits to REALLY be autistic.”
“I didn’t go bankrupt during my manic episode so I must not REALLY be bipolar.”
“I don’t duck when I hear loud noises so I can’t REALLY have PTSD.”
“I haven’t had a flare up in two days so I must’ve been exaggerating when I told my doctor I think I have POTS.”

Honoring the parts that are afraid of being an imposter or feel like they’re lying is an important first step to healing.

At Inner Reach, we strive to help clients understand themselves, recognize their strengths, give themselves grace for limitations, and see their value. We want you to believe yourself when a part of you knows you’ve done something good, or when you know what your body is telling you. We know you’re not an imposter and we want you to know it too.

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03/31/2026

As most of you know, my husband is transgender and we married pre-transition.
So this day is important! I wish you safe spaces and unconditional love. I hope one day you don't have to live in a place of being hypervigilant or scared or having to defend or explain your right to just *be*. I LOVE YOU.

03/31/2026

It’s Autism Everything Month — awareness, acceptance, and appreciation. I know this can be a month that leads to collective groans for many of us (myself included), so each year I run a mini-series that focuses on action. This year I’m bringing back our infographics and articles that highlight concrete steps we can take across different areas of society. This graphic focuses on ways we can make the world more inclusive for Autistic people, from challenging stereotypes and listening to Autistic voices to advocating for inclusive policies and practices.

To go deeper into each of these actions (and why these specific ones matter), you can read the full article on our website.

03/29/2026