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Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D.
@doctormarcia.bsky.social
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and specializing in diagnosing autism in women.
"Things won't always go the way we expect - but we can still choose to look for what's good."
November 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
People have expectations about what having feelings looks like…
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
For many people, getting a diagnosis is life-changing. Self-compassion requires self-understanding. #autism #autismdiagnosis #therapy #therapist #autismacceptance #advocate
October 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Autistic people usually can’t guess what others are thinking or feeling. It helps to say what you want, think or feel directly.
“If they cared, they’d know” is a myth. Caring isn’t mind-reading. Say what you mean. #autism #autistic #autismquotes #autismquoteoftheday #marciaeckerd #marciaeckerdphd
October 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Everyone deserves to feel seen and understood. For neurodivergent people, who so often face misunderstanding and confusion, that need is even greater. One of the most meaningful parts of helping undiagnosed adults is sharing in their journey of discovery.
October 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Reposted by Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D.
We had to respond to RFK Jr.'s harmful comments.
In this powerful episode of Everything Neurodiversity, Rob Bernstein and I respond to deeply troubling comments made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during Autism Awareness Month. #autism #rfkjr #robertfkennedy #autismawareness
RFK Jr. Says Autistic People Shouldn’t Exist — We Need to Talk About This
YouTube video by Everything Neurodiversity
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May 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We had to respond to RFK Jr.'s harmful comments.
In this powerful episode of Everything Neurodiversity, Rob Bernstein and I respond to deeply troubling comments made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during Autism Awareness Month. #autism #rfkjr #robertfkennedy #autismawareness
RFK Jr. Says Autistic People Shouldn’t Exist — We Need to Talk About This
YouTube video by Everything Neurodiversity
www.youtube.com
May 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Reposted by Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D.
Love this!!
May 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Reposted by Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D.
"Autism Awareness is when you know who I am. Autism Acceptance is when you're glad to see me.” - Kaelynn Partlow, Author of Life on the Bridge: linking my world to yours as an autistic therapist

Find the book here: bookshop.org/p/books/life...
January 29, 2025 at 3:50 AM
🗓️ Date change: If you, friends or family members are considering these questions, join us in CT. This will be posted later on the SPEDnet.org website, along with many other very worthwhile talks, which you can access for free. #connecticut #spednet #autismtalk #autismparents #marciaeckerdphd
May 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Many moms come to realize that they are neurodivergent as their children are diagnosed. Suddenly there’s a new way of thinking about their lives and new insight into caring for their kids. #autismawareness #neurodiversity #autismacceptance
May 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Hi everyone! Really happy to be here! Please reach out if you have any questions about what I do or if I can help you with anything!
February 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM