Strengths Based Diagnostics & "The Legend of Autistica"
with Matt Lowry
10/04/2023
In this episode, Autistic psychology practitioner Matt Lowry helps us dive into what a strengths-based diagnostics process looks like for autism, and the incredible difference this can make. We also explore what parents and other professionals should look for to find a neurodiversity-affirming evaluator when making a referral. And Matt reads us a story that he wrote called The Legend of Autistica, which is his poignant, hilarious, and insightful origin story of the Autistic people.
Show Notes
- Get on the waitlist for Matt’s CE courses
- Visit Matt’s professional practice, Matt Lowry, LPP
- Check out the research on increased PTSD and increased suicidality for autistics who’ve undergone ABA
- Read Matt’s Rewrite of the DSM Criteria for Autism
- Read The Legend of Autistica
- Join in the conversation about this episode on Facebook: Learn Play & Thrive: Autism Resources for Professionals