Writing, Publications & Professional Contributions







Introduction

I occasionally contribute to professional writing and discussion relating to neurodivergence, psychological practice and the experiences of neurodivergent clinicians.

This page brings together selected publications, writing and conference contributions that reflect my ongoing interest in thoughtful, neurodivergence-informed approaches within psychology.


Publications

Choose your words carefully: The language dilemmas of positive autistic identity and pragmatic navigation of systems

Redhead, A. (2022). Clinical Psychology Forum, 358, 12–13.
https://doi.org/10.53841/bpscpf.2022.1.358.12

This article explores the challenges clinicians can encounter when navigating language around autism, identity and diagnosis within psychological practice, particularly where affirming identity language intersects with the realities of diagnostic systems.

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Dissociation and CoMorbid Complexity: Psychosis, autism and OCD.

Kennedy, A., Černis, E., Leaper, R., James, D., Langthorne, P., Crockford, H., Okoye, V., & Redhead, A. (2026).
Chapter in Working with Dissociation in Clinical Practice. Routledge.

This chapter explores the complex relationship between dissociation and common comorbid presentations. Anthony contributed to the section examining the relationship between autism and dissociative experiences, considering conceptual overlaps and implications for clinical understanding.

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Writing & Professional Reflections

Language, identity and the neurodivergence dilemma

A reflective piece exploring the tension between deficit-based language used within systems and the importance of developing positive autistic identity.

This piece reflects on navigating these dilemmas as:

  • a clinical psychologist
  • an autistic person
  • a parent of neurodivergent children

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Burnout, Expectations and Neurodivergent Ways of Being

A reflective piece exploring autistic burnout, internalised ableism, and the challenges neurodivergent clinicians can face navigating neurotypical systems.

The article discusses:

  • autistic shutdown and burnout
  • reasonable adjustments in the workplace
  • internalised neuro-normative expectations
  • creating neuro-inclusive environments

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