Improving Therapy for Autistic Adults: Literature Analysis and Adaptations to Neurotypical Therapeutic Practices

Are you an Autistic adult who has faced barriers to accessing mental health care? Have you struggled to find a therapist who truly understands you? Or perhaps you've felt that therapy often seems rigid or doesn't fit your needs, leaving you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Maybe you've even questioned whether therapy is the right fit for you at all?

 In today's discussion, we'll explore the unique challenges Autistic folks face when it comes to therapy. We'll look at the barriers to care, co-occurring mental health (MH) conditions, and suggest ways to adapt therapy to better meet the needs of neurodivergent (ND) clients. In doing so, we'll highlight the insights of recent studies examining Autistic adults' perspectives on therapy and adaptations that can improve the therapeutic process.