Differences Not Deficits: Understanding The Neurodiversity Affirming Approach to Support Autistic Clients Through a Strength-Based Lens

It is our responsibility to change our approach and not place the burden to change on Autistic students. Explore the concepts of felt safety, low versus high functioning environments, honoring all forms of communication, sensory differences not deficits, self-determination and writing goals that are strength-based to support Autistic students.