According to the CDC, Autism has been identified in about 1 in 36 children. In the past, autism was often seen as a deficit or a disorder that needed to be fixed. However, there is a growing movement to view autism as a difference or neurodiversity in the wide range of human neurological variation. So how might one take such an affirming stance in Autism Care? What does affirming autism care look like? Furthermore, what are the complexities faced when English is not the primary or first language for a client? In the episode, Dr. Reyes-McDonald speaks about her personal experience with Autism, her approach to affirming care, and will be opening a new Autism Center in Texas.
Dr. Reyes-McDonald's Contact: https://gracepsychological.com/
Careers at Grace Psychological Services: https://gracepsychological.com/careers/
