The experience of being bullied and excluded is, tragically, all too common for autistic people. These painful encounters often leave lasting psychological scars, shaping how a person views themselves and interacts with the world. While I am not a Jungian, I am Jung-curious and am increasingly finding his work showing up in my thinking andContinueContinue reading “On The Exile Archetype and the Impact of Bullying and Marginalisation on Autistic People: A Jungian Adventure”
Author Archives: Dr Stephanie Aspin PhD
On the Benefits of Creative Arts Therapies for Autistic Adults
The application of creative therapies has gained significant traction as a powerful tool for fostering the well-being of autistic adults. These therapies, including art therapy, poetry therapy, and other expressive modalities, offer avenues for self-expression, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Unlike traditional therapeutic approaches, creative therapies allow for non-verbal communication, making them particularly beneficial forContinueContinue reading “On the Benefits of Creative Arts Therapies for Autistic Adults”
Free Resource for Managers
I wanted to share this resource with any neurotypical managers who want to make their practice more neuro-inclusive. I am afraid that I have not managed to add captions yet but I am working on it! Please feel free to share. Click to Listen
Free Resource
On Neurotypical Absolutism and Corollary Shame
I am increasingly moving to the opinion that the problems neurodivergent people have at work are systemic issues⏤and I’ve come up with the term neurotypical absolutism to capture a sense of what I think is going on. So, what is neurotypical absolutism? Neurotypical: In the context of neurodiversity, “neurotypical” refers to individuals who have typicalContinueContinue reading “On Neurotypical Absolutism and Corollary Shame”
Dr Stephanie Aspin 