The Ethical Dilemma of Therapists Who Don’t Work With Autistic People - Psychology Today

Many mental health professionals avoid working with autistic individuals, a practice that is often overlooked ethically compared to avoiding other minority groups. This avoidance is partly due to a lack of training and evidence-based treatment modalities for autistic and intellectually disabled clients, leading to feelings of incompetence among therapists. The article highlights the ethical dilemma and calls for greater inclusion and competence in treating neurodiverse populations.

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All articles from 2 November 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.