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"“Screaming into the void”—this describes the experiences of many neurodivergent clients who come to therapy seeking our support. Often, they have encountered helping professionals who have overlooked, dismissed, or invalidated their unique identities and needs.
If you aspire to be the difference but are unsure where to start, The Neuroaffirmative Therapy Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to Working with Autism and ADHD is an essential resource. Authored by an autistic and ADHD therapist, this guide will explore how you can provide informed and affirming care that’s specifically tailored to your client’s neurodivergent identities.
Inside, clinicians will discover:
- Insights into the nuances of neurodivergence.
- Common barriers to achieving accurate diagnosis.
- Detailed information on neurodivergent traits, behaviors, co-occurring conditions, and challenges.
- An exploration of how structural ableism contributes to attachment insecurity and heightened exposure to trauma.
- Techniques for building rapport and delivering effective psychoeducation.
- Strategies to address counterdependence and enhance client engagement.
- Methods to identify and alleviate neurodivergent stress responses.
- Comprehensive action plans designed to improve executive function and mental flexibility.
- Reviews of popular therapeutic modalities, including an introduction to a new approach specifically designed to address complex PTSD.
- Essential guidelines on the dos and don’ts of neuroaffirming therapy.
- Strategies to help clients cultivate personal growth, find community, and achieve fulfillment.
Through The Neuroaffirmative Therapy Handbook, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive suite of tools designed to empower autistic and ADHD clients to lead lives rich with connection, satisfaction, and meaning."
"From the playgrounds of our youth to the professional realms of our adult lives, autistics and ADHDers must navigate a world ill-suited to our unique needs—often without support. Written by a neurodivergent therapist, Neurodivergent Game Plan: Cheat Codes for Empowered Living offers a compassionate exploration of the neurodivergent experience from the inside out.
Drawing on lived experience, rigorous research, and clinical insights, the book delves into the impact of structural ableism on neurodivergent experiences of attachment and trauma. It provides evidence-based approaches for addressing executive dysfunction and improving mental flexibility, while offering practical advice on managing neurodivergent needs and finding support.
Within its pages, you will learn how to:
• Identify often-overlooked autistic and ADHD traits.
• Understand common co-occurring challenges.
• Recognize symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Develop robust strategies for managing stress.
• Construct a tailored plan for sensory, executive, and social self-care.
• Refine organizational skills for peak efficiency.
• Maximize the benefits of therapy.
• Discover and leverage latent strengths.
• Engage with the community.
• Create a roadmap for career satisfaction.
• Thrive in the face of ableism.
Whether you’re new to your neurodivergent identity or further along in your journey, Neurodivergent Game Plan is an opportunity to deepen your self-knowledge and explore new ways to flourish."
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