Autistic Masking is Complicated
Autistic Masking is Complicated. Some Autistic people can mask convincingly and often (referred to as high masking) while other Autistic people cannot mask their Autistic expression, at all. The experience of Autistic masking is complicated.
Demand Avoidance vs Inertia vs Executive Functioning
Neurodivergent adults and service providers experience a lot of confusion determining the cause of being unable to access the ability to do a task. Is it demand avoidance? Inertia? Executive functioning? This is a primer on some key differences between demand avoidance, inertia and executive functioning and how we can help ourselves and our clients recognize which is the cause of our difficulties in beginning, continuing and completing tasks.
Complex trauma in Autistic people
Complex Trauma is experienced differently by Autistic people and needs to be better understood in order for Autistic people to receive the type of support needed.
Autistic Burnout
Autistic burnout is different from other experiences of burnout. It is unique to the individual experiencing it, though there are some specific aspects which set Autistic burnout apart including how to support folks through it.
Considerations for Autistic Clients in Trauma Therapy
Autistic people experience and work through trauma differently from non-Autistic people. Therapists need to know how to best support Autistic people in trauma therapy. This blog outlines some of the main considerations when working with an Autistic client in trauma therapy.