Empathy, masking, and situational awareness

Do autistic people experience empathy? 

Does masking cause trauma? 

How do we help neurodivergent kids form relationships in a way that’s accepting of their differences?

These are questions that I get from clinicians on a regular basis that I’ve also wondered about myself.

That’s why when I created The School of Clinical Leadership, I made sure to include research and strategies to help guide clinicians through answering these questions. 

In episode 110 of the De Facto Leaders podcast, I’m sharing a recording that comes directly from the School of Clinical Leadership course library. 

In the video, I’ll cover why teaching situational awareness is so important for social relationships and self-advocacy, and why it’s a skill that can help clinicians navigate the nuances of effective and affirming intervention.

This episode is taken directly from the School of Clinical Leadership, my program that helps K-12 clinicians provide executive functioning support for their caseloads. You can learn more about the program here: https://www.drkarendudekbrannan.com/clinicalleadership

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