Identity Crisis, Underdeveloped Identity and Building Identity in Autism

Dr. Stephanie is solo today, bringing in research about autism and identity and how it leads to issues with attachment and addiction. Bringing together the discussions on attachment is the way out of addiction not willpower alone.Why does one addiction pop up when you master another?How is Attachment related to Addiction?Why do autistic folks struggle with an integrated identity (thoughts from Dr. Tony Attwood and Dr. Jim Wilder).How does identity relate to attachment and addiction?Some introductory thoughts on the topic.An older podcast with Dr. Wilder and identity: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-attachment-your-neurodiverse-relationship-with-dr-jim-wilder--67855836Dr. Wilder/Life Model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np62L3yHM5o&t=3sBuild a Brain: https://lifemodelworks.org/resources/watch/build-a-brainDr. Tony's website: Self-identityhttps://www.attwoodandgarnettevents.com/blogs/news/self-identity-and-autism-why-does-it-matter