Posts in autistic people therapy
Late-diagnosed autistic women masking with food
Late-diagnosed autistic women masking with food

If you grew up autistic without knowing it, you likely learned early that the world responded more warmly when you hid certain parts of yourself. Maybe you softened your voice, monitored your facial expressions, copied social cues, or worked hard to appear “easy,” “low-maintenance,” or agreeable. These adaptations weren’t vanity or superficial - they were survival.

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autistic people therapy, ifs therapySharon Yugabriella-giorgio
Empowering Neurodivergent Clients through Internal Family Systems by Understanding Common Protective and Vulnerable Parts
Empowering Neurodivergent Clients through Internal Family Systems by Understanding Common Protective and Vulnerable Parts

When working with neurodivergent clients, a neurodiversity-affirming therapist aims to tailor their approach to account for how parts are uniquely influenced by that client's specific neurological makeup. This neurological context adds an essential dimension to understanding why certain parts emerge and function as they do.

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neurodivergent therapy, adhd therapy, autistic people therapySharon Yu