Increasing Accessibility: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Autistic Folks

• By: Britt Albanese, MA, CPC-I, LPCC (they/them) Clinical Professional Counselor Intern
• April 3rd, 2026
• alexithymia, emotion regulation, interoception, mindfulness, mindfulness adaptations, neurodivergent mental health, present-moment awareness, sensory regulation, Spring 2026 Issue
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Mindfulness-Based practices have been shown to increase one’s interoceptive abilities, present-moment awareness, and ability to regulate emotions (Simione et al., 2024). These are aspects that autistic people tend to have challenges with. Often, mindfulness and meditation practices focus on...