{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fa74ab96b-6662-4448-b287-3205db045a06","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Episode 21: Autism Acceptance \u2014 Different Is Special","description":"It's Autism Acceptance Month and I wanted to create a really vulnerable episode of the All Things Private Practice Podcast.\nI'm an Autistic Entrepreneur and Mental Health Therapist. It's been a pretty painful journey thus far, but learning how to embrace who I am and how I identify has been life-changing and transformative.\nWhen I was formally diagnosed (pathologizing is gross, btw), I had an intense grieving process \u2014 mainly because I felt so much sadness for my inner child, the part of me that wishes that I could have known sooner. It certainly made sense in regard to how challenging life has been relationally and in terms of connecting to others.\nI also felt tremendous validation and empowerment because now I knew what was going on. I learned that embracing one's own neurodivergence and \"differences\" can be a superpower. It doesn't take the pain away, the loneliness that exists, or the social awkwardness that I feel, but it certainly makes me feel better to know that my brain just works differently than those who are neurotypical.\nDifferent is beautiful and Different is unique. Different can also be painful. I hope that this episode helps those of you who can relate, and I hope that you know that you are valued, loved, and extraordinary.\n-------------------------------------------------------\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here:\u00a0www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0fSpotify:\u00a0atppod.com/spotify\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0fApple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0fGoogle Podcasts: atppod.com/google\n\ud83d\udde8\ufe0f Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:\u00a0\u00a0www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding\n----------------------------\nA Thanks to Our Sponsor!\nI would also like to thank Spruce Health for sponsoring this episode.\nSpruce Health is a HIPAA compliant app for phone, text, fax, and telehealth.\nTheir customer service is fantastic, and their staff has the mission of not only making it easier on us as practitioners and practice owners but also easy for our clients to make sure that their communication is protected. I\u2019d highly recommend them as a one-stop shop to have all your HIPAA-compliant communication under one roof.\nVisit sprucehealth.com and use code PODCAST 20 at checkout to get 20% OFF your entire first year!\nMentioned in this episode:\nA Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad!\nI would also like to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. As you prepare for the new year as a private practice owner, one area of your business where you might be able to level up your client experience is from the moment that they enter your office and check in with you. For many private practices, the client check-in process can be a bit awkward and confusing. Clients often enter into an empty waiting room. And chances are you're wrapping up a session with someone else, so there's no way of knowing when they arrive. With a visitor management system like The Receptionist for iPad, you can provide clients with a discreet and secure way to check in for their appointment while instantly being notified of their arrival. What's more, The Receptionist offers an iPad list check-in option where clients can scan a QR code to check in, which negates the need for you to buy an iPad and stand. Go to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice and sign up for a free 14-day trial. When you do, you'll get your first month free. And don't forget to ask about our iPad list check-in option.\nVisit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/0377622e-4d14-4084-ae93-a9e37ada325d/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg"}