We discuss for-profit autism and how oppressive these organizations can be.

#neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology

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Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/

Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.

We talk about the etymology of gaslighting, what it is, and its pervasive effects.

#neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology

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Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/

Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.

We discuss the difference between want-to and have-to.

#neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology

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Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/

Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.