TEAM
erin young
(they/them)
Registered Social Worker, Dungeon Master
BSc, BSW, MSW (Cand.)
Ontario, Canada
English
Virtual/online
Clients Served
- Youth, Young Adults, Adults
- Groups
- LGBTQ2SIA+
I draw on both my education and lived experience as a queer, neurodivergent person in my work. While learning and growing alongside clients, I offer affirming, client-centered care that honours each individual’s identities, perspectives, and experiences. My current passion is running a therapeutic Dungeons and Dragons group where we explore character traits, identity and secret powers in a neuroaffirming space.
About Erin
After a winding path through other fields and a lot of trial and error in my early career, I found myself drawn to work that centers connection and care. Social work became a natural fit, offering the opportunity to build relationships where people feel genuinely seen and supported in their authentic selves.
I draw on both my education and lived experience as a queer, neurodivergent person in my work. While learning and growing alongside clients, I offer affirming, client-centered care that honours each individual’s identities, perspectives, and experiences.
I serve these communities
- Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD
- Youth and Adults
- Late, Recently, and Self-diagnosed
- 2SLGBTQIA+ communities/Sexual and Gender Diverse folx
I am trained in
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- Trauma-informed
- 2SLGBTQIA+-affirming
- Strengths-based approaches
- Crisis intervention (ASIST)
- Mindfulness
Dungeons & Dragons
Read more about Dungeons and Dragons for Youth and Adults:
The Practice
This practice is a virtual practice. At present, all sessions take place online. The platform we use is called Jane, a practice management system designed by and for Canadian health and mental health professionals. For groups, we also use Zoom and Google Meet.
Why we need to respect sexual orientation, gender diversity in autism
Clinicians, parents and teachers must respect autistic individuals’ sexual orientation and gender identity, which may unfold over time.
Autism – It’s Different in Girls
New research suggests the disorder often looks different in females, many of whom are being misdiagnosed and missing out on the support they need.
Spectrum News
Spectrum is the go-to destination for the latest news and analysis about autism research and a springboard for scientists and clinicians to forge collaborations that deepen our understanding of autism.
