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My Maximalist Brain Craves Minimalism
One theory about autism is that our brains have an overabundance of neurons that don’t get pruned enough. From my vantage point, that tracks

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Unmasking Autism: Unlearning, Re-Learning, and Learning Who We Are
Some of us begin to realize that the biggest and smallest moments of our lives were directly caused or related to being autistic.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Being Autistic is Gold
I chose the name "My Autistic Therapist" for my business to celebrate the realization that being autistic is akin to gold.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Sep 11, 20232 min read


Anxiety and Radical Acceptance
One concept that has revolutionized my relationship with anxiety is radical acceptance.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Sep 10, 20232 min read


Why autistics need access to openly autistic therapists
The #1 question I get on social media is how to find an autistic therapist in ____ state.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Sep 9, 20232 min read


Having Neurodiversity-Affirming people in your life is a privilege
If we aren’t surrounded by neurodiversity-affirming people in our lives, it can feel like we have nowhere to turn to for help.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Sep 7, 20232 min read


"As an Autistic, how did you succeed?"
I think of living as an autistic person as an experiment.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Sep 6, 20233 min read


Unmasking: Allowing Our Experience Of Being Autistic To Be Visible
That’s what it’s like to mask, we could be melting down internally, but we’ve learned how to smile and say we are fine.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Sep 3, 20232 min read


Pattern Recognition Skills Are A Double Edged Sword
This ability only gets me so far in a world run by neuronormative values.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Sep 2, 20232 min read


Being Perceived By Others Exhausts Me
For allistics, interacting with other humans is as natural as breathing and therefore, automatic

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Sep 1, 20232 min read


The Ways I am Unmasking as an Autistic Therapist
My growth as a person is directly related to how effective I can be as a therapist.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 31, 20232 min read


My PDA Brain Can't Hang With Manualized Insurance
Freedom is one of my highest values so it seems quiet silly to engage in work that would limit freedom instead of embracing it.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 31, 20232 min read


Unmasking As An Autistic Therapist
To perform neurotypicality day in and day out was exhausting.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 30, 20232 min read


My Experience Of Autism: Living In A World Of Extremes
Not all of my autistic traits are "extreme" but that doesn't make me less autistic.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 27, 20232 min read


Hello. I Am An Autistic Existential-Humanistic Therapist.
My impact as a clinician (and human) is not linear and can’t be captured on a worksheet or rating scale.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 27, 20232 min read


Online Support Group For Autistic Parents Of Autistic Kids
Online support group for Autistic Parents of Autistic Kids

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 26, 20232 min read


Autistic-Centered Therapy Only, Please.
Autistic people need authentic, affirming, autistic-centered support.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Being Autistic Is Beautiful.
Learning that I was autistic was one of the most enlightening and relieving experiences in my life.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 21, 20232 min read


5 Life Lessons I've Learned As A Therapist
Here are 5 life lessons that I’ve learned as someone who gets paid to have existential conversations every day.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 19, 20232 min read


PDA Autism & Radical Unschooling
Is my household characterized by anarchy, with my children at the helm?

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Aug 19, 20232 min read
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