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Hypnotherapy and Autism: A New Path to Calm and Control
19 March 2026

Hypnotherapy and Autism: A New Path to Calm and Control

All Abilities, No Filter: Navigating Autism, Advocacy, and Special Education

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Can hypnotherapy really help individuals with autism and neurodivergence find greater calm, focus, and control?


In this powerful and eye-opening episode of All Abilities, No Filter, we sit down with special guest Lawrence Bartley, an autistic hypnotist who is transforming lives through hypnotherapy.


Lawrence shares his personal journey with autism, how he discovered hypnotherapy, and how it has helped him manage anxiety, improve focus, and create a more peaceful mindset. Even more importantly, he explains how he now uses these same techniques to support other neurodivergent individuals.


We break down:




    How hypnotherapy works for autism and ADHD




    The science behind calming the mind and reducing overwhelm




    Real-life ways hypnotherapy can improve daily functioning




    Misconceptions about hypnosis and what it actually does




    Tools for parents, educators, and professionals supporting neurodivergent individuals




Whether you're a parent, educator, clinician, or someone navigating autism yourself, this episode offers practical strategies, powerful insights, and a new perspective on supporting neurodivergent minds.


If you're looking for ways to reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and support individuals with autism, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.