Autism Dialogue is an inclusive, safe and confidential space that brings together members of the autism community including autistic people, parents, carers, practitioners and academics. Within the space there is an attempt to reach a common understanding and to experience everyone’s point of view fully, equally and nonjudgmentally. The application of David Bohm’s Professional Dialogue methodology allows multiple perspectives to co-exist in the same space of enquiry. This method of group communication has no agenda other than to explore the movement of thought and language in a spirit of generosity and care. Once parameters are set and trust is built, minds open and there is opportunity for deep reflection on important issues such as mental health, anxiety, isolation, stigma and social injustices, and some things are celebrated. Individuals participating come to understand what each other agree or disagree on, they build on each other’s contributions and the group keeps moving forward together.
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