Author: Dr. Tabitha Hapeman
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I Love Being Social… So Why Does It Drain Me? Understanding High-Masking Autistic Women
You’re outgoing, people enjoy being around you, and you genuinely love spending time with others—so why does it leave you feeling utterly drained? You enjoy people. You love deep conversations, connecting with others, and maybe even being the life of the party. But later—sometimes even hours or days later—you crash. You’re physically, mentally, and emotionally… Read more
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How Much Does an Autism Evaluation Cost Out of Pocket?
The cost of an autism evaluation varies by region and by provider. In Virginia, prices can range from $1,200 to $3,000. For clients unable to use insurance, or who don’t want to wait months or years on waitlists with in-network providers, finding an affordable evaluation can be challenging. What Does an Autism Diagnostic Evaluation Entail?… Read more
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3 Signs of Executive Burnout + One Simple Solution
Executive burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. For executives, it often shows up as irritability, decision fatigue, or losing your edge. 3 Signs of Executive Burnout: Irritability Leaders are under constant stress to meet (and often exceed) demands of stakeholders, clients, board members, and employees. The saying “it’s loneliest at the top,” rings true for… Read more
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What You Need to Know about Autism and ADHD Evaluations
ADHD and Autism evaluations Many people are realizing as an adult that they have traits that warrant an Autism and ADHD evaluation. There is no specific test for ADHD or autism. There are screening tools that can help a provider rule in, or rule out, these neurodevelopmental conditions, but a definitive diagnosis cannot be based… Read more
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Neurodivergence and Women’s Health Issues: What We Know
Neurodivergence and Women’s Health Issues Many women endure years of misdiagnoses and being ignored by providers because they have a constellation of symptoms that appear unrelated. A lot of women are told their challenges are all in their head or are a natural part of being a human or getting older. Women with symptoms of… Read more