It was wonderful to have the chance to interview Kevin Naidu and Chael Nel, both Clinical Psychologists from Spectrum Center (https://spectrumcentre.co.za/) about a variety of topics. In particular, we discussed autistic burnout and the distinction between burnout in autism and depression. We also discussed the unique needs of late-diagnosed autistic individuals and therapy for late-diagnosed autistic individuals as well as neurodiversity-affirming therapy and environmental adaptations more generally.

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Timestamps:

00:00-4:29: What draws you to work with autistic people?

4:30- 8:50: What are unique needs of late-diagnosed autistic individuals?

8:51 - 16:50: Supporting people with autistic burnout

16:51 - 21:15: What does a neurodiversity-affirming approach mean to you?

21:16 - 26:28: Effective vs. less effective therapy approaches

26:29 - 37:23: Environmental adaptations and burnout prevention