I remember when I was in graduate school, I observed that many of my autistic research participants did not have heterosexual orientations. So, I became very interested in the intersection of being on the autism spectrum and LGBTQ. In fact, I even considered doing research in this area. That was about 15 years ago.
My blog is all about neurodiversity. I have written many blog series on different aspects of neurodiversity, such as social skills in the workplace, women with autism, and navigating college on the spectrum. You're welcome to visit my list of blog series to find the blog series that interest you most.
Finding Your Community: Working Professional with Autism
Understanding Autism Therapy Using the Internal Family Systems Model
As an autism therapist, I have been asked by clients and other professionals to describe my approach to autism therapy. Throughout my career, I have researched many different therapeutic approaches to determine what would be best for the neurodivergent clients I serve. I have found Internal Family Systems or IFS to be a powerfully effective way to help clients manage anxiety, and improve mood, self-esteem, and interpersonal communication, and treat trauma.…
Autism and Anxiety: Social Anxiety
Many if not most teens and adults with high-functioning autism report feeling anxious. This often stems from being chronically misunderstood by neurotypicals. The pressure to conform and “fit in” causes many of our neurodiverse clients extreme stress. Today, I want to take a moment to discuss social anxiety and the toll it takes on individuals with autism.…
Trauma and Autism: Sensory Sensitivities
Welcome back to our blog series on autism and trauma.
We’ve discussed how autistic individuals may experience trauma from feeling forced to hide (“mask”) who they are in order to fit in. Also, we’ve discussed the major role bullying plays in causing trauma. Today, I would like to talk about sensory sensitivities and how gaslighting and invalidating an autistic individual’s experiences may cause them to feel traumatized.…
Autism and Trauma: Bullying
Welcome back to our blog series on autism and trauma. Today we will discuss bullying. This is a very important and emotionally charged topic for many of our clients at Open Doors Therapy. Many if not most individuals on the autism spectrum have experienced or are still experiencing bullying, even as adults. …
Autism and Trauma: Masking
Today, we begin our series on autism and trauma. After talking with my neurodiverse clients and fellow therapists, who happen to be experts in trauma, I felt it was necessary to write about autism and trauma. Today, I will talk about trauma and masking.
There is a strong correlation between autism and trauma.…
How Being an Autism Therapist has Changed My World Wiew
By: Leslie Delcid LMFT
As an autism therapist, I get asked how working with neurodiverse clients has changed my world view? To answer this question, I first would like to share with you the career I have had working with neurodiverse youth, teens, and adults.
My Introduction to Working with Teens with Autism
My first experiences working with neurodiverse individuals began as a summer camp counselor after I graduated from high school.…
Tips for Autism Parents with Twice-Exceptional Teens
5 Tips for Coping with Virtual Learning or Working When You’re on the Autism Spectrum
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