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September 5, 2025NeurodiversityOpen Access

Autism, Identity and Clinical Practice: Supporting Positive Identity Development in Neurodivergent Children and Young People

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ESEloise StarkJSJames StaceyMKMatthew T. D. Knight

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals key themes on assisting neurodivergent identity in a mental health service.

Key Points

  • Developing a positive neurodivergent identity can enhance overall well-being for autistic young people.
  • Clinicians reported the importance of relationships and a supportive environment in identity development.
  • The study highlighted the professionals' need for reflective practices regarding their own neurodiversity perspectives.
  • Four major themes emerged: flexible identity concepts, recognizing challenges, relational identity development, and professional vulnerability.

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Stark et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c239a3b210217d6477d1c8https://doi.org/10.1177/27546330251370652
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