Kody Harms: Rethinking Social Success for Autistic Kids

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In this conversation, Kody Harms, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and neuro-affirming therapist with over 15 years of experience, challenges some of the most common assumptions about what support for neurodiverse kids and teens should actually look like. Rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Kody's approach starts with a simple but powerful question: who does this person want to be? The discussion explores how to help neurodiverse young people build a life that aligns with their own values and goals, why the people around them — parents, teachers, loved ones — are just as important to support, and what it means to put the individual genuinely in control of their own growth.

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About our guest:

Kody Harms, M.A., BCBA, is a neuro-affirming therapist, educator, and advocate with over 15 years of experience working with neurodiverse children, teens, and adults. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, earning his master's degree in Special Education.

Throughout his career, Kody has focused on supporting the mental health of neurodiverse teens and adults, as well as their teachers, parents, and loved ones. His expertise comes from a vast experience supporting neurodiverse individuals with different life goals, at different facets of their lives, and within different settings.

Kody’s therapeutic philosophy is centered around Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He works actively with clients to help them better assess who they are, who they want to be, and following through with the steps to achieve their goals. Kody takes pride in customizing his sessions to the individual needs of each client, utilizing his clients feedback to make sure they continuously feel heard and in control of the therapeutic process each step of their journey.

Find him at:

Website: www.cftsocal.com
Instagram: @cftsocal