Rebecca Duffus
UK-based advisory teacher with a background in psychology and a master's in Autism and Education who authors resources for autistic young people and trains educators on identity-affirming practice.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 42min
Accepting and Embracing Your Autistic Self
Rebecca Duffus, UK advisory teacher and author who trains educators in identity-affirming practice, and Lyric Rivera, neurodiversity advocate and author with lived experience and systems insight, discuss reframing autism as identity not just diagnosis. They explore language tensions with clinicians, emotions after late discovery, self-advocacy for young people, and differences in UK–US systems.
Nov 25, 2025 • 41min
TPP 476: Rebecca Duffus & Lyric Rivera on Supporting Kids Autistic Identity Development
Rebecca Duffus, an experienced advisory teacher and author, joins Lyric Rivera, an autistic self-advocate and consultant, to discuss the essential topic of autistic identity development. They explore the importance of starting identity conversations early and the impact of education systems in the UK and US. The duo suggests practical strategies for engaging reluctant children and warns about the overuse of the 'superpower' narrative. Listeners learn how to effectively use their workbook while emphasizing the significance of ongoing, affirming dialogues around identity.
