Autism

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When – Do You Feel Safe? – Doesn’t Quite Work

There are certain questions that seem so ordinary in therapy that they can easily pass unnoticed. “Do you feel safe?” is one of them. It is usually offered with care, sometimes gently, sometimes almost in passing. And for many people, it works well enough. But for...

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Do Neurodivergent Brains Function Differently?

It is common to hear that neurodivergent people “think differently” or that their brains are “wired differently”. Both phrases can be trying to name something real. Many autistic people, people with ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia or Tourette syndrome recognise enduring...

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A Neurodiversity-Affirming Reading List for Therapists and Clients

I was chatting with some other therapists about good books for neurodivergent folk. They came up with a list. This aims to be a curated, community-informed reading list for therapists and clients exploring neurodivergence. All books listed: support the neurodiversity...

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What Is Stimming and How Can It Help Neurodivergent People?

Often neurodivergent clients engage in behaviours known as “stimming.” Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behaviour, can include a wide range of actions like hand-flapping, rocking, spinning, or repeating words and sounds. While these behaviours are most commonly...

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