Consultation
For people who want to deep their understanding of the Autistic Community and how to support those who are in it.
Whether you are a professional, a client, or a family member, I can help you to understand autism, and explore how to be neuro-affirming and supportive for the autistic people in your life.
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Is this autism?
Many autistic people have not yet been identified as being autistic. When they are identified as such, it provides a pathway for deeper understanding, support, and self-advocacy.
Sometimes it’s helpful to talk through what’s going on, to get a clearer sense of whether autism might be part of the picture. It is essential that we support and affirm autistic ways of being.
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Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Questions come up as people begin to explore autistic identity. It’s important to explore these in order to have a clear plan for support. For example, people may wonder:
Is this just a sensory processing challenge, or autism?
Is this OCD or stimming?
Is this trauma or Autism?
Is this generalized anxiety, or sensory anxiety?
Which would be more helpful, exposure, or accommodations?
Is this burnout or depression?
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How to create a neuro-affirming environment
Autistic people seek environments where they feel comfortable to be themselves.
Deepen your understanding of autistic culture and autistic needs so your space and your interactions can be welcoming, affirming, and empowering.
There are many things I love in life. One of them is talking about autism and illuminating the autistic experience.
Autistic people need you on their team.
Whether you seek to learn more about autism as it relates to yourself or a loved one, or whether you are a professional sorting out differential diagnosis, I’d love to talk with you and help you learn more.
Ongoing Consultation Groups
Approximately one out of every five psychotherapy clients is autistic. Autistic people are on your caseload, whether or not you know it.
This is a consultation group for mental health providers. It meets twice a month from 9-9:50am PST on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. In these groups, you will have the opportunity to
ask questions
learn about autistic culture and autistic ways of being
receive support around case conceptualization, differential diagnosis, and client support
help your practice become more neuroaffirming
This membership is ideal for clinicians who are interested in more deeply supporting their autistic clients, and who are comfortable with expanding their ideas of what it means to be autistic using a neuroaffirming lens.
This group is for Autistic mental health providers. It meets virtually twice per month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from 9-9:50am PST.
Depending on interest, topics may include:
Lived experiences of being an Autistic mental health provider
Case consultation and conceptualization
Strengthening the community of autistic providers in the area by getting to know each other and becoming familiar with each other’s areas of work
Learning from each other
Navigating both oppression and advocacy in professional spaces
Self-identification is welcome here, and formal diagnosis is not required.
This group welcomes BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people.
