Consultation

Helping clinicians break out of the ivory tower.

The affirming path forward…

We strive to be culturally-competent, but our training often perpetuates myths about autistic people that can cause harm to those seeking our care. Research suggests that 1 out of 5 outpatient clients might be Autistic (Nyrenius et al., 2022), and we have the opportunity and ethical obligation to override outdated stereotypes and attune to their true selves in an affirming and corrective way.

Countless Autistics have experienced profound gaslighting and invalidation from their treatment providers, and accurate assessments are so rare that “self-diagnosis is considered valid” in the autism community. While “neurodiversity-affirming” has become a popular buzzword, it is important that clinicians learn best practices and understand the weight of what this means.

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Relational consultation with a depth psychologist, Autistic ADHDer, and trauma specialist.

Dr. Burnett is on a mission to help right the wrongs of the field by increasing access to justice-oriented, neurodiversity-affirming care and empowering other Neurodivergent clinicians.

Popular topics for clinical consultation:

  • education on the neurodiversity movement and best practices for neurodiversity-affirming therapy and assessment

  • specific case consultation regarding adult clients (Neurodivergent individuals and cross-neurotype relationships)

  • professional development for Neurodivergent clinicians who want to override internalized ableism, feel more confident in the face of profound stigma, and learn how to run their practices in ways that work with their brain.

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