Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: What Every Mental Health Provider Needs to Know

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Amy Marschall

Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

What Every Mental Health Provider Needs to Know

Amy Marschall

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WW Norton & Co
15 April 2025

Abnormal psychology; Psychotherapy

Many mental health professionals are learning to recognize the ways in which neurodivergence can be part of someone's identity, rather than a disability. While many neurodivergent individuals have unique support needs, they are not broken, nor do they need to be cured of their neurodivergence.

This neurodiversity-affirming model of care is not a specific set of therapeutic interventions, assessments, or steps a clinician must take to fit into a model. Rather, it is an underlying philosophy that recognizes individuals as the experts on their own lived experience, who can collaborate with mental health professionals to improve this experience.

Those who want to support neurodivergent clients will learn the historical, practical, and clinical contexts of neurodiversity-affirming care. Reaching beyond autism (what many people exclusively associate with the term ""neurodiversity""), the book encompasses the wide spectrum of differences in brain function and behavioral traits that form part of the human experience, and which include ADHD, dyslexia, and certain trauma responses and forms of anxiety.

The book explores the nuances of affirming care in practice and the considerations that any provider should be aware of when working with neurodivergent clients. Everyone deserves appropriate support and freedom from the expectation to conform to neurotypical standards; with this trailblazing guide, clinicians can take the first, crucial steps towards meeting their neurodivergent clients' needs.

By: Amy Marschall
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 445g
ISBN: 9781324054078
ISBN 10: 1324054077
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 15 April 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Amy Marschall, PhD, owns a private practice, RMH-Therapy, where she provides services to children and adolescents. Her clinical specializations include trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming care, rural mental health, and telemental health. She lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Reviews for Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: What Every Mental Health Provider Needs to Know

[A] must-read for anyone working in the mental health field. [Marschall beautifully] explains the language, empathy, and understanding required for working with neurodivergence and how getting this right can be life-affirming and, indeed, lifesaving.--Iain Lee, MNCPS, ACC, broadcaster, counselor, and ADHD coach As a neurodivergent therapist, Marschall's book provides valuable guidance on creating inclusive spaces for neurodivergent clients, emphasizing respect for lived experiences and client empowerment. The book is an essential resource that contributes to the paradigm shift in supporting and empowering neurodivergent individuals. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, this book will challenge you to grow and better serve your neurodivergent clients.--Stephanie Cartwright-Karlsson, MA, MSW, LICSW Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy is a must-read for therapists seeking to provide inclusive and affirming care to neurodivergent clients. This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies, evidence- based techniques, and a deep understanding of neurodiversity. Equip yourself with the tools to build stronger relationships, improve your understanding, and make a positive difference in the lives of your neurodivergent clients.--J. E. Moyer, LPC, author of the weekly newsletter Letters from a Psychotherapist