Autistic Advocacy: Autism Affirming Social Skills

Autism-affirming social skills – How Halina’s non-ABA, neurodiversity-affirming groups for autistic adults over 25 help participants enjoy social experiences, connect with their nervous systems, and heal from trauma.

Lived experience in therapy – Why autistic self-advocates must lead the conversation, and the tension that exists between neurotypical clinicians and autistic perspectives.

Life after diagnosis – Navigating post-diagnosis grief, the demands of masking and code-switching, and burnout from constantly adapting to neurotypical expectations.

“Neurotypical packing peanuts” – Understanding filler interactions and how tools like ChatGPT can help decode social dynamics.

Changing the system – Ethical use of labels, rejecting harmful practices like ABA, and creating safer, more inclusive spaces for autistic people.