Working with Autistic People in Mental Health Settings

This book represents an important step forward in how we design and implement mental health care for Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people. This book needs to be read by anyone working in mental health. * David Gray-Hammond, Academic and Author * Dr. Day is one of the world's leading experts on supporting the well-being of autistic clients, and this invaluable distillation of her wisdom is a must-read for every mental health professional. * Nick Walker, PhD, author of Neuroqueer Heresies * A much-needed step forward, this key handbook focuses on neurodiversity-affirmative work in mental health settings. Written by a neurodivergent author with extensive clinical expertise, the book lays the foundation for understanding the Autistic experience through a neurodiversity-affirmative approach. It offers pedagogical and structured guidance, often infused with a personal and humorous touch that made me smile as I read. Using the illustrative case of 'Frankie''s encounters with healthcare systems, it provides practical insights for applying this approach in clinical work with Autistic people, while also supporting professional development and reflective practice. This book is essential reading for all health and social care students, practitioners, policymakers, and Autistic people and their allies. * Hanna Bertilsdotter Rosqvist, Professor in Social work, Karlstad University, Sweden and Editor of Neurodiversity studies a new critical paradigm. *