Join Sarah Bergenfield, PhD, an autistic psychologist, for a deep dive into how autism affects sensory processing and predictive thinking. Learn to integrate the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to help autistic clients understand their brain’s responses to sensory inputs, reduce anxiety, and adapt coping strategies to their unique neurodiversity.
Recent neuroscience shows that autistics struggle with unexpected changes and thrive in predictable environments. These challenges stem from how the brain processes sensory information, often leading to heightened emotional responses and difficulty coping with surprises. The IFS model can help mitigate these struggles by supporting clients in understanding and managing their sensory experiences.
In this workshop, you will explore how the autistic brain processes sensory data, often through the amygdala, and how this results in emotional overload. You’ll also discover why the IFS model is particularly effective in helping autistic clients navigate their neurodiversity.
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This session offers essential insights and practical techniques for clinicians supporting autistic clients in managing sensory sensitivities and emotional overload.
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
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| Manual - Minimizing Uncertainty: How IFS Helps Autistic Thrive (1.4 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Minimizing Uncertainty: How IFS Helps Autistic Thrive - French (1.4 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Minimizing Uncertainty: How IFS Helps Autistic Thrive - Italian (1.4 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Sarah Bergenfield, PhD, is somatic psychologist and educator specializing in the embodied experience of autism. Holding a master’s degree in embodiment studies, her thesis research is the foundation for a book she’s writing with Martha Sweezy, being published by New Harbinger in 2025. She is a doctoral student in the Somatic Psychology PhD program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is a Certified Level 3 Internal Systems Practitioner who works with all neurologies, but particularly enjoys working with her fellow autistics.
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Predictive Thinking and What the New Neuroscience Tells Us
The Importance of Predictability for Autistics
How the Autistic Body Responds to Uncertainty
How IFS Supports Predictability and Coping Mechanisms
How Parts Cope to Survive and Argue About it Later
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