Autism Spectrum Disorder

#actuallyautistic and #autisticwhileblack, It is absolutely ridiculous how ableist the current diagnostic system is toward autistic individuals. Most of the treatment and therapy options have surrounded forcing the individual to conform to society instead of asking society to make changes. Also, allistic therapists have caught on to the hashtag so, that means there will be some preliminary questions. 1. Have you seen avatar? 2. Mass Effect? 3. Skyrim? 4. Star Trek? 5. Samefoods?

I have many years of experience working with neurodiversity in children, teens, and adults. This includes adults who did not receive a diagnosis until adulthood. Whatever your goals related to neurodiversity, I am here to support and help you achieve them. 

As a late-diagnosed autistic myself, I have navigated what it means to realize you are autistic, and how to start unmasking to live more authentically.

I work with many neurodivergent clients to help empower them to live a life that accommodates them and helps them thrive. I have lived experience as a neurodivergent person, so I am able to easily connect and relate. Nearly all the clients I work with identify on the ND spectrum, including ASD, AuDHD, and ADHD. I am invigorated by my work with my fantastic ND clients. They appreciate the attention I pay to their language and the ways in which they conceptualize themselves.

As both a clinical social worker and a certified special education teacher, I work with adults with high functioning autism spectrum disorder.

Autists have explosive neural growth from birth to about age 3 with reduced neural "pruning." This rich neural development is probably related to well-known strengths like a capacity for encyclopedic knowledge of complex systems; deep, emotional connections to objects and harmony between objects; a sense of justice; and extreme sensory and observational acuity. My hunch is that autistic hunter-gatherers systematized knowledge of flora and fauna, allowing humans to spread globally.

I'm neurodivergent and come from a family with ton of neurodivergent kin. In some ways I've been working with ASD my whole life, but professionally for over 10 years. My goal is compassionate care for navigating the neurotypical world. Beginning November 2024, I will be providing comprehensive ASD assessments.

Missed diagnosis, AFAB missed diagnosis, late diagnosis, Autistic self-advocacy, self-acceptance, self-compassion.

I help neurodivergent preteens, young adults, and adults understand the way their brain works: how to work with it and not against it. I specialize in executive functioning, sensory-based coping strategies, and routine and habit modification to help my clients participate in their current roles (school, work) and engage in meaningful activities.

I have over 15 years of experience navigating the complexities of autism and sexuality. In many ways, this is its own specialized area of care due to the unique sensory sensitivities, mathematical cognitive patterns, and struggles navigating social dynamics. I work with autistic adults to build communication strategies, which are especially important when one partner is neurotypical. In these cases, my therapy approach is to foster active communication and building clarity in relationships.

I have seen numerous Autistic adults and teens over the years, and have advanced training in DBT application for Autistic teens and adults

In the UK, I had a clinical placement at a Specialist Asperger's Syndrome Service in which I provided post-diagnostic counseling to individuals diagnosed with Aspergers/ASD/ASC to help them come to understand their diagnosis and to better navigate the impact of their difference upon their lives. I also have significant experience supporting the partners of persons with Aspergers/ASD/ASC.

I am passionate about working with late-diagnosed Autistics and work at the intersection between neurodivergence and trauma. My blended treatment approach includes Gestalt, EMDR, TCTSY and communication skills-building; all of which allow my clients to feel more embodied and accepting of their needs and feelings, and empowered to advocate for themselves.

In my work with neurodivergent clients, I use a person-centered approach to help build connection and normalize experiences that would otherwise feel isolating and create a feeling of alienation from their community. It is important to me that my neurodivergent clients feel empowered to learn more about their intellectual & emotional processing and use this to advocate for their needs & wants in relationships and their community.

Neurodivergence, executive functioning, and autism are central to my approach as a therapist. I work both to keep this topic in-mind when considering identity, capacity, and other such topics, but also when working through prior trauma. Neurodivergence often means alienation, neglect, and guilt, and I work to process these feelings with clients.

I am an Autistic therapist who practices neurodivergence affirming care. I can assist with unmasking, navigating accommodations, self acceptance and more.

My specialty is working with late-recognized Autism. I enjoy helping people rediscover themselves and find the life and self accommodations they need to live more comfortably. It has also been my experience working with this population that most Autistic people experience trauma in their lives, existing in a world that wasn’t designed for them. We also explore and work to heal those wounds.

I work with neurodivergent individuals to help them accept and celebrate their differences while learning how to navigate a world that largely caters to neurotypical people.

I firmly believe in the neurodivergent paradigm which views Autism as natural and a normal variation of human diversity. In therapy, we will address the difficulties of being Autistic in a society that is created for Allistics. I do not “cure” or “fix” symptoms, but I will work with you to identify, understand, and address ways that your neurodiversity may negatively impact your life and work collaboratively to find ways to improve your functioning