What happens when a treatment that helps so many people doesn’t quite fit the way an Autistic person experiences the world?

Join authors Amara Brook and Rachel Leah Kraus for a session hosted by Andrea Gold exploring how dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can be adapted to better meet the needs of Autistic people.

Drawing on clinical expertise, research, and lived experience, Amara and Rachel will share insights into creating more accessible and responsive DBT, including the importance of understanding sensory and communication differences, executive functioning, autonomy, and the impact of chronic invalidation.

This conversation will offer practical ideas for understanding what can make treatment more effective, respectful, and affirming. Come hear directly from the authors about the ideas behind their book, Tailoring DBT for Autistic Clients, what they have learned through their work and lived experience, and how these perspectives can help us think differently about support, relationships, and DBT.

This 60-minute webinar will be recorded and added to our Resource Directory.