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Tasha Oswald, PhD
Pronouns (she/her)
NeuroAffirm Institute, Founder
Licensed Psychologist
“Every clinician plays a vital role in raising the standard of care for neurodivergent clients.”
NeuroAffirm Institute, Founder
Dr. Tasha Oswald is the founder of NeuroAffirm Institute. She is a licensed psychologist, educator, clinical consultant, author, and advocate. Identifying as neurodivergent, she believes that no single neurotype or diagnostic label fully defines her. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, she is a cisgender female and a proud member of a beautifully neurodiverse, multicultural family.
Recognizing the need for more effective mental health support for neurodivergent adults, she founded the NeuroAffirm Institute. Through continuing education and consultation, the Institute equips clinicians with the skills to deliver neurodiversity-affirming care. Dr. Oswald also hosts NeuroAffirm Institute’s podcourses, where she brings experts together for thoughtful dialogue that advances clinicians’ learning and application of neuroaffirming approaches.
As a therapist and consultant, Dr. Oswald uses a neurodiversity-affirming approach, embracing autism, ADHD, and other neurotypes as valuable forms of human diversity. She is a trauma-informed therapist trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3 and polyvagal theory. She appreciates these approaches for their non-pathologizing and non-shaming stance toward neurodivergence. An advocate for the neurodiversity movement, she is especially passionate about supporting clinicians in exploring and embracing their own neurodivergence.
Dr. Oswald also established the Neurodiversity Wellness Center in California, a pioneering practice specializing in autistic adults. Specializing in autism and ADHD in adulthood, she loves to work with neurodivergent women, later life identified adults, neurodivergent working professionals, gifted and twice exceptional individuals, and highly sensitive persons (HSPs).
A researcher at heart, her work has been published in leading autism journals. Dr. Oswald was awarded the NIH-Funded Autism Research Training Program (ARTP) post-doctoral fellowship at the esteemed UC Davis MIND Institute.
As a respected voice in the field, Dr. Oswald regularly shares her insights through a popular neurodiversity blog and media outlets, including Psychotherapy Networker, PsychCentral, and Reader’s Digest. She is a sought-after speaker and advocate, delivering presentations at conferences, autism-focused events, universities, and corporate settings worldwide.
Dr. Oswald’s aim is to enhance understanding and support for the mental health challenges faced by neurodivergent adults, advocating for acceptance, support, and empowerment at every turn.
Dr. Tasha Oswald is the founder of NeuroAffirm Institute. She is a licensed psychologist, educator, clinical consultant, author, and advocate. Identifying as neurodivergent, she believes that no single neurotype or diagnostic label fully defines her. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, she is a cisgender female and a proud member of a beautifully neurodiverse, multicultural family.
Recognizing the need for better mental health support for neurodivergent adults, she established the NeuroAffirm Institute to provide clinicians with consultation and training on neuro-affirming practices. She is passionate about helping clinicians also explore and embrace their own neurodivergence.
Dr. Oswald also established the Neurodiversity Wellness Center in California, a pioneering practice specializing in autistic adults. She specializes in autism and ADHD in adulthood, including neurodivergent women, high-masking and later life identified adults, neurodivergent working professionals, gifted and twice exceptional individuals, and highly sensitive persons (HSPs).
Using a neurodiversity-affirming approach, she embraces autism, ADHD, and other neurotypes as valuable forms of human diversity. She is a trauma-informed therapist trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3 and polyvagal theory, utilizing these approaches for their non-pathologizing nature and respect for neurodivergence.
A researcher at heart, her work has been published in leading autism journals. Dr. Oswald was awarded the NIH-Funded Autism Research Training Program (ARTP) post-doctoral fellowship at the esteemed UC Davis MIND Institute.
As a respected voice in the field, Dr. Oswald regularly shares her insights through a popular neurodiversity blog and international media, including Psychotherapy Networker, PsychCentral, and Reader’s Digest. She is a sought-after speaker and advocate, delivering presentations at conferences, autism-focused events, universities, and corporate settings worldwide.
Dr. Oswald’s aim is to enhance understanding and support for the mental health challenges faced by neurodivergent adults, advocating for acceptance, support, and empowerment at every turn.
