As we all know, autism is a spectrum disorder meaning that there is a wide range of abilities and difficulties that sit under that umbrella. Recently there has been a suggestion that a new category of autism called “profound autism” is needed to differentiate between so-called “high functioning” autistics and individuals with greater support needs.ContinueContinue reading “On Why We Don’t Need More Autisms”
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On Autistic Masking
Autistic masking, also known as camouflaging or compensation, refers to the act of consciously or unconsciously hiding or suppressing autistic traits, behaviours, and emotions in social situations. Autistic people develop masking as a coping mechanism to fit in and appear ‘normal’ or socially acceptable to others, but it can come at a significant cost toContinueContinue reading “On Autistic Masking”
On Neurotypical Therapists Working With Neurodivergent Clients
April is Autism Acceptance Month so I wanted to say something about neurotypical therapists working with neurodivergent clients⏤as someone who is autistic, a therapist, and very frequently a client too. This can be a relationship that functions well, but learning to relate involves more than acquiring information. Neurotypical therapists will need to do a lotContinueContinue reading “On Neurotypical Therapists Working With Neurodivergent Clients”
My book chapter is out!
I am delighted to announce that the chapter I wrote for Senses of Focusing Vol. II (Eurasia Publications) is out in print now, and available by clicking this link https://sensesoffocusing.com/ The chapter is titled ‘Writing at the Edge’ and looks at how language interacts with our psyche to develop our sense of the world inContinueContinue reading “My book chapter is out!”
Five Things Everyone Ought to Know About Autism
Despite a burgeoning of trainings and autism awareness initiatives, the truth is that the actual awareness of what autism is and⏤more importantly⏤feels like as a lived experience remains woefully low. The purpose of this blog isn’t to point the finger: I knew next-to-nothing about autism until I found out I was autistic, so I don’tContinueContinue reading “Five Things Everyone Ought to Know About Autism”
Dr Stephanie Aspin 