Understanding the Post-Diagnosis Experience: Emotions and Growth After an Autism Diagnosis
Receiving an autism diagnosis later in life can bring a mix of emotions—relief, grief, confusion, and hope. Learn how to navigate the post-diagnosis journey with compassion and insight.
Practicing Self-Compassion in Neuro-affirming Therapy: A Vital Tool for Neurodivergent Wellbeing
Understanding the importance and positive impact of self-compassion for neurodivergent individuals
Improving Therapy for Autistic Adults: Literature Analysis and Adaptations to Neurotypical Therapeutic Practices
Are you an Autistic adult who has faced barriers to accessing mental health care? Have you struggled to find a therapist who truly understands you? Or perhaps you've felt that therapy often seems rigid or doesn't fit your needs, leaving you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Maybe you've even questioned whether therapy is the right fit for you at all?
In today's discussion, we'll explore the unique challenges Autistic folks face when it comes to therapy. We'll look at the barriers to care, co-occurring mental health (MH) conditions, and suggest ways to adapt therapy to better meet the needs of neurodivergent (ND) clients. In doing so, we'll highlight the insights of recent studies examining Autistic adults' perspectives on therapy and adaptations that can improve the therapeutic process.
Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurship: How Autistic Professionals Can Thrive
In today’s blog, we’re diving into a chapter from the newly released textbook Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurship (Markel et al., 2024). Chapter 6, Neurodiversity-Affirming Entrepreneurship: Improving Work Experiences for Young Adults on the Spectrum by Izuno-Garcia and Págan (2024), explores the unique strengths and challenges that Autistic individuals encounter in the workforce. This chapter highlights how employers, entrepreneurs, and neurodivergent professionals can create inclusive and sustainable work environments that accommodate diverse needs.
NEURODIVERGENT AFFIRMING CLINICIAN STARTER PACK:A STARTER PACK TO MAKING YOUR PRACTICE AFFIRMING FOR AUTISTIC FOLKS
So you want to be a neurodivergent affirming clinician? Super! This process of becoming a neurodivergent affirming (ND-affirming) clinician is continual processing of learning and growth. It requires a commitment to tolerating discomfort. It requires cultural humility; naming when you made an error, and committing to doing better. It requires that as you continue to learn, you commit to shifting your language & practices. This PDF is intended as a jumping off point.