A Simple Guide to Wealth Building for Autistic Folks

• By: Danielle Aubin, LCSW My Autistic Therapist
• October 4th, 2024
• actually autistic, Fall 2024 Issue, finance, investing, money management
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I realize it might seem odd that a therapist is writing an article about money, but I’ll have you know finance has been one of my autistic special interests for over ten years. Over the years, I’ve read and listened to countless books and podcast episodes on finances. I would never preach one...

Supporting Autistic Service Providers Through Understanding, Inclusion, and Accommodation

• By: Danielle Aubin, LCSW My Autistic Therapist
• July 12th, 2024
• communication, providers, sensory issues, Summer 2024 Issue, workplace accommodations
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When I opened my autistic-centered psychotherapy private practice in 2022, I never imagined that a significant portion of my clientele would comprise other autistic service providers. It makes sense now, upon reflection, since our field’s challenges are profound, and many of us are drawn to this...

Navigating Autistic Burnout as an Autistic Parent

• By: Danielle Aubin, LCSW My Autistic Therapist
• October 2nd, 2023
• actually autistic, anxiety, autistic burnout, autistic parents, burnout, Fall 2023 Issue, neurodivergence, neurodivergent children, parenting, preventing burnout, recovery, rest, self-awareness, self-care, self-compassion, setting boundaries, support
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Being an autistic parent is hard. When your kids are also neurodivergent, this can make life even more challenging when trying to navigate everyone’s complex, often diametrically opposed needs. When we need space, a lot of the time our children need connection and closeness, and we can become...