Episode 38: Clothing and Self Expression

In this edition of the Autism Learning Lab Podcast, Chris chats with Kay Rodgers, a clinical psychology doctoral student at Mercer who specializes in working with neurodivergent clients. Kay shares how fashion psychology can help autistic people express themselves and build confidence. Drawing from her own
experience and clinical work, Kay explains how clothing can become a meaningful tool for self-expression, social connection, and emotional regulation.

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Quotes:
[5:26-5:31] Kay “How will you ever know who you are if all you have ever done is try to fit in with everyone else around you?”

[5:55-6:01] Kay “Fashion (and what you wear) is one way that you can communicate who you are without having to say anything at all.”

[14:16-14:22] Kay “You have very little to lose, but a lot to gain if you can find that sense of style that really speaks to you and makes you feel good.”