Neurodivergence

I Almost Quit Being A Therapist Due To Being Autistic

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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Is It Intergenerational Trauma or Autism? How about both!

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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What's The Point Of Neurodivergence-Affirming Therapy?

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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Unmaking: A Journey Toward Being Understood

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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Being Autistic Can Make A lot Of Everyday Life Inaccessible

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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Embracing Sensitivity: A Journey from "Indigo Child" to #ActuallyAutistic Therapist

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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AuDHD, Pattern Recognition, and Impulsivity: Navigating a Unique Brain

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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On Being Autistic: The Loneliness of Being Misunderstood

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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Learning You're Autistic (late-discovered) Is Like A Dam Breaking Open

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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Being A Therapist Is A Lot Like Being A Conveyor Belt Worker

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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Unmasking My Autistic Experience: A Journey of Sensory Overload and Self-Discovery

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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How To Give Yourself Grace When Autistic Burnout Strikes

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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I Learned I Was Autistic After Becoming Sober

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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Why #actuallyautistic is so freaking liberating

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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