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We Wrote An Article

Here is the link to this article I wrote with Dr Judy Moore which is about some arts-based focusing workshops we ran at UEA Focusing with Images

On Why We Don’t Need More Autisms

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”

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!”