I woke up unsure what to talk about for today’s Field Notes Friday, so I was delighted when a community member asked a question that sparked some interest and ideas in me. They wanted to know how to introduce neurotypical communication styles to Autistic and ADHD clients in an affirming way.
So this week, I share some thoughts on how to approach that conversation: how to frame social skills training in a way that’s neurodiversity-affirming, and I also highlight some of my favorite studies from Dr. Catherine Crompton on cross-neurotype interactions.
Next week, I’ll continue this mini-series by exploring the double empathy problem, followed by object-based conversations. If there’s something you’re curious about along the way, feel free to leave a comment, as it turns out responding to specific questions really helps me find my rhythm for these “off-the-cuff” videos.
💬 Conversation Entry Points:
How do you feel about the idea of cross-neurotype interactions being similar to cross-cultural …
