Autism
Autism involves challenges in communication, sensory processing, and navigating social expectations. These challenges are often heightened in environments not designed with neurodiversity in mind. Therapy offers a supportive space to process overwhelm, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen self-advocacy. My approach honors individual values and nurtures authentic expression. The goal is never to change identity, but to empower meaningful and fulfilling engagement with life.
Evidence-Based Online Resources:
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Run by and for autistic people—offering empowerment and research-informed advocacy.
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
Provides guides, evidence-based interventions, and support tailored for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals.
Offers practical, vetted toolkits (note: while some critique their stance, the toolkits remain widely used and evidence-informed).
The Autism Society of Oregon is the state's leading organization offering resources, education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families living with autism.