Embracing Autism: The Therapeutic Power of Art w/ Jackie Schuld - Part 2
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Ready to discover how an autistic and ADHD art therapist blazes her trail? Our riveting discussion with Jackie Schult offers fresh perspectives on the art of healing and the significance of late-identified autism. Jackie's authenticity shines through as she shares her journey of balancing her private practice with creative pursuits, and her personal life. She opens up about connecting with clients through her writings on Medium, the insight into her fun letter sprinkled with glimpses of her latest art supplies, life experiences and more. The conversation also embraces the critical distinction between therapy and coaching, and how therapists themselves can benefit from being clients.
We navigate through Jackie's experiences of living with autism, the importance of normalizing the term "autistic," and the challenges around comorbidity and misdiagnosis. We delve into some serious issues like the prevalence of borderline personality disorder misdiagnosis in autistic individuals, and the need for a neurodiversity-affirming lens in autism assessment. Jackie bravely addresses the issue of lateral violence and policing within the neurodiverse community, emphasizing the need for greater empathy and understanding. We also explore Jackie's website, jackieschult.com, a treasure trove of resources, self-diagnostic tools, and a channel for her to connect with fellow neurodiverse individuals. Make sure to tune in for this insightful conversation that celebrates resilience, authenticity and the beauty of diversity.
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1. Embracing Autism: The Therapeutic Power of Art w/ Jackie Schuld - Part 2 (00:00:00)
2. Art Therapy and Business of Healing (00:00:05)
3. Navigating Autism and Misdiagnosis (00:13:06)
4. Exploring Resources and Personal Websites (00:19:31)
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