Autistically Scott

Note: I currently do not have capacity for mentoring but may be able to offer a consultation.

For more information on mentoring and how this differs from coaching or programmes focused on developing specific skills, check out this excellent blog by GROVE.

My mentoring with Autistic children and adults is based on a collaboration between us rather than any predetermined goals. My main focus is to build safe connections with mentees and (if they want) explore what being Autistic means for them. Newly identified Autistic people (or those exploring this) may benefit from sessions to discuss this.

Many of the individuals I support have endured significant trauma from settings such as school and subsequently experienced Autistic burnout. This usually stems from years of masking their authentic ways of being in order to stay safe. Thus, having an Autistic mentor may be helpful as there is often strong rapport when interacting with people who share the same neurotype.

For young people, mentoring may involve co-regulation where we interact in the same activity or different ones, thereby building trust. By increasing safety and trust for the person, it can lead to our sessions becoming a safe space where they are able to express any thoughts or worries.

I have a case studies page here, some of which is based on my mentoring with individuals.

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Other aspects of my mentoring:

• Helping Autistic people to understand their own experiences (e.g. communication, sensory needs, meltdowns or shutdowns)
• For those in Autistic burnout, mentoring can explore strategies that may help them, such as ways to monitor their energy levels and reduce demands
• Helping people identify what adjustments or accommodations they might need (e.g. education, employment, at home or in the community)
• Building safe connections, validating the individual’s experiences and any difficulties that they are having
• Helping adults apply for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) by writing a support letter for them

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Note: I am not a mental health or healthcare professional and cannot offer therapy or advice on medication.

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