753. Coaching Autistic People More Effectively – With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce

In this episode I'm joined again by Dr Helen Machen-Pearce, psychiatrist and long-time autism specialist, to explore what autism really means and how it shows up in coaching, teaching, parenting, and relationships. We talk about the autism spectrum, neurodiversity, and why diagnosis has changed so much over the years. Helen shares how sensory processing, predictability, communication style, and nervous system regulation shape autistic experience, and what coaches can do to work more skillfully with autistic clients. We look at practical coaching adaptations, clear language, structure, boundaries, and why too much choice can be overwhelming. We also explore trauma, masking, creativity, embodiment, touch, and the overlap with ADHD. See more of Helen's work here: yogarogue.co.uk ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark ? Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram

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753. Coaching Autistic People More Effectively – With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce is an episode from The Embodiment Podcast by Mark Walsh.

This episode is 46:53 long.

This episode was published on Jan 27, 2026.

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