#Repost @aut.in.sight_aut.in.mind (@get_repost)・・・We can support Autistic children to develop an aut

#Repost @aut.in.sight_aut.in.mind (@get_repost)・・・We can support Autistic children to develop an authentic self AND learn necessary skills. It’s not an either/or situation. But when we are well-meaning but (mis)guided by neuro-normative expectations, we risk teaching our Autistic children to construct a version of themselves to please others, a false self to avoid others from feeling discomfort, to inhibit their feelings, preferences, impulses, and needs in order to appear “normal”. This is not healthy for anyone; Autistic or non-Autistic. “Authenticity is central to wellbeing and a strong predictor of mental health. Yet, we teach Autistic children how to blend in and meet neuro-normative expectations, how to appear “normal”, often at the expense of developing their authentic self. Then we wonder why so many Autistic adults have co-occurring mental health conditions.” #actuallyautistic #therapautist #autist #autie #aspie #autismspectrum #neurodivergence #autisticwellbeing #AUThenticity #authenticallyautistic #mentalhealth #neuronormativity #autinsightautinmindhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BpzeRZillq0nN-BRIalblDBzYBEtaPozV74mOI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hdu7wciy20qs -- source link

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