In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Tania Rose—a psychotherapist, art therapist, and clinical supervisor based in Australia with over 30 years of experience in disability and mental health spaces. Tania shares her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic woman with ADHD, and how her lived experience fuels her passion for supporting neurodivergent individuals, especially those who have gone undiagnosed for decades.
We explore:
- The rise in late diagnoses among women, especially around menopause
- Why so many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s were misdiagnosed or dismissed
- The legacy of outdated diagnostic criteria that focused almost exclusively on boys
- How Tania blends clinical expertise with creativity and personal insight to empower others
- What it means to practice therapy from both sides of the neurodivergent lens
Tania’s voice is not just clinical—it's human, compassionate, and fiercely honest. Whether you are neurodivergent, love someone who is, or are simply curious about how identity intersects with gender, age, and culture, this conversation is for you.
Tania Rose is a neurodivergent arts psychotherapist, educator, clinical supervisor, and creative practitioner dedicated to inclusive, ethical, and person-centered approaches in therapy and professional development. With extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, her work draws on evidence-based research and alternative models of disability, emphasizing the value of neurodiversity and the principle of "nothing about us without us." She delivers accessible education through workshops, webinars, and audio resources, focusing on supervision, ethical practice, and professional sustainability. Tania also creates content that blends theory with creative expression, including research, mindfulness, and music, to support wellbeing and accessibility. Her practice extends to relationship dynamics and workplace support for neurodivergent individuals, reflecting a deep commitment to empowerment, inclusivity, and innovation across therapeutic and creative fields.
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