Autism and Food Issues: Autistic Therapist Schools The Binge Eating Therapist

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Here’s a list of topics and themes covered in the conversation:

Introduction to the relevance of neurodivergent perspectives in therapy, particularly concerning food and body relationships.

Exploration of neurodiversity and neurodivergence, including terminology and understanding in therapy contexts.

Impact of sensitive nervous systems and sensory processing differences on everyday life and therapy, with a focus on autism and ADHD.

Discussion on the personal and professional journey of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD, and its interplay with sensitivity.

The challenges neurodivergent individuals face in therapy, highlighting the need for a neurodivergent lens in therapeutic practices.

Detailed insights into autism and food, particularly the sensory aspects and food avoidance.

The concept of 'safe foods' and its significance in neurodivergent eating habits.

Examination of food rules, intuitive eating, and their applicability to neurodivergent individuals.

Discussion on the complications of transitioning between activities for neurodivergent people and how this affects eating habits.

Introduction to the use of identity-first language (autistic person vs. person with autism) and its importance in the autism community.

Challenges of interoceptive awareness in autism, understanding body signals like hunger and thirst.

The role of control and safety-seeking behaviors in the eating patterns of autistic individuals.

The importance of creating neurodivergent-focused content and research to better cater to this community.

Encouragement of neurotypical content creators to consider neurodivergent needs and perspectives.