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Julia Sterman

@julia-sterman.bsky.social
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Neurodivergent occupational therapist| Lecturer | Advocate for neurodiversity positive and intersectional care| Human rights | Inclusion

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Julia Sterman @julia-sterman.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Families thrived when provided opportunities to learn about autism and available resources, advocate for their child and others, access services from trusted providers, and have their Autistic child celebrated within their community. journals.plos.org/mentalhealth...
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Navigating racism, stigma, and autism services: A scoping review of the lived experiences of racially and ethnically minoritized families
Research and clinical practice that addresses the needs of Autistic children often de-centres minoritized voices, despite the existing inequities that prevents their access to services and community p...
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Julia Sterman @julia-sterman.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
This scoping review collated and synthesised literature on neurodiversity-affirming approaches in education, health and social care for autistic children. Includes a reflective table for clinicians and educators journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Promoting Neurodiversity-Affirming Care for Autistic Children: A Scoping Review - Zoe Wagland, Julia Sterman, Louise Scott-Cole, Natasha Spassiani, Janet Njelesani, 2025
Historically, educational and clinical practice with autistic children centred on developing their ability to ‘fit in’ and achieve neurotypical milestones. The ...
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