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Addressing the Autism Mental Health Crisis: The Potential of Phenomenology in Neurodiversity-Affirming Clinical Practices

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Pantazakos and Vanaken (2023)

This paper discusses how autism research and clinical care often don’t connect well with the neurodiversity movement, which emphasises acceptance rather than trying to reduce autistic traits. It argues that better mental health for autistic people comes from acceptance and good support, not just symptom reduction. The authors suggest using phenomenology—a way of understanding lived experience—to develop therapy approaches that respect autistic identities while still providing helpful treatment.

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Addressing the Autism Mental Health Crisis: The Potential of Phenomenology in Neurodiversity-Affirming Clinical Practices

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Pantazakos and Vanaken (2023)

This paper discusses how autism research and clinical care often don’t connect well with the neurodiversity movement, which emphasises acceptance rather than trying to reduce autistic traits. It argues that better mental health for autistic people comes from acceptance and good support, not just symptom reduction. The authors suggest using phenomenology—a way of understanding lived experience—to develop therapy approaches that respect autistic identities while still providing helpful treatment.

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