The very latest news from the world of Psychology. Private Therapy Clinic blog offers information about psychological concepts, theories, therapeutic approaches and human behaviour. The articles and vides posted here also offer tips and advice written by registered Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman and our team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Psychotherapists.
Autism scripting is when an autistic person uses repeated phrases, dialogue, or longer passages they’ve heard before as a way of communicating. It’s a form of echolalia. And for many autistic adults, particularly those who are higher functioning, it stays a useful part of how they navigate the world. It makes life easier. More manageable.…
Autism scripting is when an autistic person uses repeated phrases, dialogue, or longer passages they’ve heard before as a way of communicating. It’s a form of echolalia. And for many...
Around a third of UK adults now use AI for emotional or relationship questions. It is convenient, available at 2am, and almost always tells you what you want to hear....
Gender Dysphoria isn’t a new phenomenon. It’s been present in cultures all over the world for decades. But as the world becomes ever more progressive and accepting of the full...
Getting an ADHD assessment on the NHS is free. It can also take years. Private assessment costs money and takes weeks. The right choice depends on where you live, how...
In many ways, dating someone with mild autism is no different from dating anyone else. We all have our likes and dislikes. We all have our own quirks. We all...
When tics and obsessions share the same brain circuits, the line between them can blur. Understanding where Tourette’s ends and OCD begins changes how both should be treated. In specialist...
Stimming is one of the most visible parts of being autistic, and one of the most misunderstood. For many adults, it is a regulatory tool that has been quietly suppressed...
Repetitive behaviours are a core feature of autism. Tics are a separate neurological phenomenon. When both are present in the same person, distinguishing one from the other matters for treatment....
A child who blinks hard when they’re concentrating. An adult who clears their throat in every meeting but can’t explain why. If ADHD is already part of the picture, these...
Have you ever felt like you’re watching the world through a different lens than everyone else? If you‘re an adult with borderline autism, it can feel like you’re both simultaneously...
