Has anyone had or considered a therapist who specializes in autism?
in General ASD
Do you think a specialization in autism made a difference for you relative to a regular therapist?
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darkcloak_dragon Have you any experiences with this?
The most significant difference between an autism-informed/specialised therapist and a conventional therapist that I've observed is that the former has the knowledge and terminology to be able to understand autistic clients more easily. I've been able to discuss concepts such as autistic inertia and autistic fatigue/burnout with full understanding, even gaining a better insight of myself than I had previously.
It helps for the therapist to have that additional specialisation so you're able to fully utilise your sessions with them rather than spending that time trying to explain yourself to them. Accessing them is an entirely different matter and you may experience financial barriers due to their additional training.