Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy - An Anti-Oppressive Model for Whole Person Care

Focusing on autism and ADH* through an anti-oppressive, intersectional lens that is honest, heartfelt, bold and gentle, author Nyck Walsh takes readers on a journey into a new standard of care for neurodivergent (ND) clients and their therapists. Here readers will find a ND affirming reading experience that simultaneously honours their neurotype (whether ND or neurotypical), their humanity and their sacred role as counsellor. Whether new to or well-versed in the neurodiversity paradigm, readers will learn how to best support their ND clients in a way that prioritises their well-being, honours their self-expertise, encourages their anti-ableist embodiment, and celebrates their joy.
Bridging the theoretical with the practical, Walsh's model offers a tangible framework that can be applied on its own or in tandem with other modalities. Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy is an intimate and engaging guide to providing accessible, liberatory, whole-person care that will benefit clients of all neurotypes.

About the author

Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC, (he/they) delights in learning from and supporting fellow autistic and ADH neurokin and educating counselors in ND affirming practices. He lives among the trees in the mountains of Colorado.

Product details

• Authors: Nyck Walsh
• Assisted by: Morénike Giwa Onaiwu (Foreword)
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 10.03.2026
• EAN: 9781324082910
• ISBN: 978-1-324-08291-0
• Illustrations: 3 black-and-white illustrations; 1 black-and-white table
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Counseling, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Psychotherapy, Abnormal psychology, Psychotherapy: counselling, Relating to people on the autism spectrum, Autism & Asperger's Syndrome