Neurodiversity!!!
LONG QUESTION BUT EXAMPLE IS IMPORTANT..
Hi, so I just started a job as a social worker at an autism support agency. I do mental health therapy, financial support, and young adult support through one to one meetings, group workshops, etc... Many of my training materials present the goal of supporting people with autism to be motivated/justified as assimilation and creating "more comfortable situations for the dominant society".
EXAMPLE: one book (meant for parents of females on the spectrum) described teaching the social skill of keeping legs closed while wearing dresses/skirts with the logic of "sitting with your exposed underwear makes those around you uncomfortable". . . There was no mention anywhere in the whole book of teaching personal social safety these situations bring (which yes, would be harder to discuss, and it's sad this is a reality to begin with). . . This is only one example of many.
Do you have ideas of how I can create a practice environment that opposes this method of "support" while not risking my job security by going too far from the companies perspective? Whether it be reflexive practice tips, office environment, or better training materials?
