134. Neurodiversity and Diagnosis (with Halina Brooke, LAMFT)

What’s so important about a diagnosis? For neurodivergent clients, it can mean affirmation, community support, and access to much-needed services…if the diagnosis is correct. In today’s episode, we talk to Harley about her challenges in seeking diagnoses of autism and ADHD, and Halina Brooke rejoins us to discuss some of the best practices (and controversies) in supporting autistic clients.

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Introduction: 0:00 – 8:24

Part One: 8:24 – 49:54

Part Two: 49:54 – 1:27:20

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Show Notes:

• Donate to Earthjustice
• Halina Brooke’s Website
• Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Workshop
• neurodiversecounseling.com
• sensibletherapypractices.com
• counselingcompact.org