Anyone working with autistic people needs to read this paper – upshot is, autism means different, not broken. This is what we have been saying for years!
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Published by Dr Stephanie Aspin PhD
Hi! I’m a psychotherapist and author specializing in creative therapies for autistic adults. As an autistic individual with dual doctorates in poetry therapy and poetry, I offer a blend of academic knowledge and personal experience. My approach focuses on helping autistic individuals unmask—finding the confidence to live authentically and reduce stress. Creative methods, including art therapy, play a key role in supporting self-expression and calming the nervous system. I co-founded A-typicats, an organization dedicated to providing training courses, therapy, and coaching for neurodivergent individuals and organizations interested in understanding neurodivergence. Our services are tailored for autistic adults, particularly those navigating late or self-diagnosis, as well as therapists seeking to enhance their skills in working with autistic clients. Through my online courses, podcast, and forthcoming book, I offer resources that combine academic insights with lived experience. I’m committed to anti-oppressive practices, acknowledging structural discrimination and intersecting identities, and maintaining a non-pathologizing approach. View more posts
Dr Stephanie Aspin 