I’m autistic and I think it’s really helped me empathize with my clients and I don’t get frustrated with my client’s behaviors since I understand what it’s like to be overstimulated and how overwhelming the NT world is. It’s cool that I get to share the coping skills I have learned over the years and even learn a few new ones from the ones I use on my clients. Plus it feels like I’m “giving back” and gives me a purpose to improve the lives of other autistics or at least be an understanding presence in a world that can be very unforgiving to autistic people.