Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy

Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy is a thoughtful and valuable contribution to neurodivergent-affirming practice. I appreciated its focus on challenging some of the assumptions that underpin traditional therapy. The book encourages practitioners to think differently about neutrality, pleasure, and what it means to create affirming therapeutic spaces for neurodivergent participants, and I found this framing both relevant and important for practice in this field.

At the same time, I found myself expecting something a little different from the title. I had anticipated more practical exploration of body-based and somatic approaches that could be readily integrated into practice. While the framework and philosophy were compelling, much of the book felt focused on therapeutic stance, conceptualisation, and adapting practice rather than specific somatic practices that could be directly used in sessions with participants.

One area that particularly stood out to me was the discussion about why therapy relies so heavily on spoken language. This felt like a natural place to engage more deeply with Creative and Experiential Therapies that have long offered ways of working through art, movement, play, and embodied process. I did feel disappointed that these approaches were not mentioned, as they feel closely aligned with the questions the book raises around communication in therapeutic practice.

Overall, I found the book most valuable as a framework for thinking differently about neurodivergent experiences rather than as a practical guide to somatic practices. It raises important questions about how we understand embodiment and communication in therapy, and it contributes meaningfully to conversations about anti-oppressive, whole-person approaches and creating more affirming and responsive therapeutic spaces for neurodivergent participants.

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