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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 10, 20232 min read
I Almost Quit Being A Therapist Due To Being Autistic
Instead of quitting being a therapist, I quit being a masked therapist performing neuronormativity. And that has made all the difference.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Is It Intergenerational Trauma or Autism? How about both!
approximately 90% of the individuals I encounter within my private practice are autistic and also have cPTSD.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 7, 20232 min read
What's The Point Of Neurodivergence-Affirming Therapy?
"Oh wow, so now everyone is autistic?" I encounter some form of this comment on my social media every day.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 5, 20232 min read
Unmaking: A Journey Toward Being Understood
I've always yearned to be comprehended, yet finding ways to effectively convey my thoughts to others has posed a continuous struggle.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jul 31, 20232 min read
How The Word #Adulting Is Super Ableist
Part of my unmasking journey has been to unpack what ableism is and how pervasive it is.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jul 30, 20232 min read
Being Autistic Can Make A lot Of Everyday Life Inaccessible
Autistic individuals experience life differently from allistic or neurotypical people
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jul 22, 20233 min read
Embracing Sensitivity: A Journey from "Indigo Child" to #ActuallyAutistic Therapist
Embracing our sensitivity and celebrating our unique perspectives can lead us to a life of authenticity and fulfillment.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jul 11, 20233 min read
AuDHD, Pattern Recognition, and Impulsivity: Navigating a Unique Brain
Being someone with both Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), lovingly referred to as AuDHD...
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jun 26, 20232 min read
On Being Autistic: The Loneliness of Being Misunderstood
Many autistics find themselves constantly solving life’s puzzles and mysteries only to find that our solutions or insights are...
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jun 25, 20232 min read
New favorite word: Neuroqueer
First of all, Happy Pride!
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Learning You're Autistic (late-discovered) Is Like A Dam Breaking Open
Discovering you are autistic forever changes you.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
May 11, 20232 min read
Being A Therapist Is A Lot Like Being A Conveyor Belt Worker
When I am in a therapy session, it is not uncommon for me to visualize myself as a conveyor belt worker.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Apr 23, 20231 min read
Unmasking My Autistic Experience: A Journey of Sensory Overload and Self-Discovery
The more I embrace my autism and lower my mask, the more I realize how much constant pain I'm in due to sensory overload.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Apr 22, 20232 min read
How To Give Yourself Grace When Autistic Burnout Strikes
Remember, taking care of ourselves is not selfish; it's necessary for our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Apr 6, 20232 min read
I Learned I Was Autistic After Becoming Sober
Despite the short-term relief that substances provided, it was never enough. I could never reach the place of actual relief.
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Mar 12, 20232 min read
Why #actuallyautistic is so freaking liberating
Many women and BIPOC in their 30's, 40's, 50's, and beyond are part of the "lost generation" of people who were not diagnosed with Autism
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Psychotherapy For Neurodivergent Moms
Therapy can be incredibly beneficial for neurodivergent mothers, providing a safe space to process challenges and develop coping strategies
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Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jan 14, 20232 min read
Neurodivergent Maternal Mental Health
It is not easy to find a neurodiversity-affirming therapist much less an openly neurodivergent one.
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