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Neurodiversity is a Spectrum
Education
Sarah is passionate about occupational science, sensory processing and mental wellness, and autistic identity. Their vision remains centered on the creation of identity-affirming contexts to support neurodivergent development.
Services
Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez provides a variety of services, including workshops, trainings, speaking engagements, and consultation on supporting autistic culture. She also offers comprehensive Sensory Profile consultation.
About Me
Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez (she/they) is an autistic author, educator, occupational therapist, and international speaker. She was also the first openly autistic person elected to serve in the United States government. Sarah runs the popular social media site The Autistic OT.
ABOUT ME
Welcome friend.
I am Sarah, MOT, OTR/L., and I’m an autistic occupational therapist. My pronouns are she/they. I’m also Deaf and Queer.
Education
Latest Articles
- Queer Identity DevelopmentIdentity development has always felt objectively performative. And, by definitionRead More »Queer Identity Development
- Sensory Saved my MarriageI truly believe that understanding our sensory profiles helped us stay together. We are both neurodivergent and have COMPLETELY DIFFERENT profiles.
- What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?A series of infographics to help dispel the stigma, create equity in access, and radical inclusion of people with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.
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