If you choose to watch the interview, I hope you enjoy!

I hope it will of value to other autistic therapists, and autistic people generally. (Could be helpful for neurotypical therapists, too! ????)

If you’re interested, you can download the open access article from Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture.

Suggested citation:

Strong, S. D. (2024). Learning to be an Autistic therapist: Personal steps towards an Autism-affirming psychotherapy. Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.9707/2833-1508.1196

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