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What Is Intensive Interaction? How Non-Verbal Connection Supports Autism, Special Needs, and Relationships
Many people assume communication begins with words, but meaningful connection often starts much earlier. Intensive Interaction is a relationship-based approach that uses shared attention, body language, sounds, and emotional attunement to build trust and communication, particularly for individuals with autism and complex communication needs. In this article, Integrative Psychotherapist, Calista Goh-Therond, explores what Intensive Interaction is, why behaviour is communication, and how its principles can strengthen relationships between children, teenagers, adults, parents, partners, and caregivers.
Autism in Adults: Recognising the Signs and Challenges Beyond Childhood
Autism isn’t just a childhood condition—it continues into adulthood, often unnoticed or misunderstood. Many adults live with undiagnosed autism, navigating daily challenges like social fatigue, sensory overload, emotional regulation issues, and identity confusion. In this blog, Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Lim Swee Chen helps identify common adult autism traits, debunks myths, and offers compassionate next steps for self-understanding and support.