Kara Nash, ASDCS, RN

Kara Nash, RN, ASDCS (she/her) is an autistic registered nurse, mental health activist, author, and autism consultant. A former licensed foster parent with over 20 years of experience in inpatient mental health and private practice, Kara brings a nervous-system and trauma-aware lens to her work with neurodivergent kids and their families.

Kara’s ASDCS training—taught primarily by autistic professionals—centers autistic-led, non-behaviorist approaches and emphasizes aligning expectations with the physiological realities of autistic nervous systems.

Kara is a sought-after public speaker, a frequent podcast guest, and the creator of a growing YouTube channel focused on autism, nervous system science, and practical supports for families and providers. She is currently writing a book that blends autistic-led frameworks with her own lived experience, clinical background, and real-world examples from the individuals and families she’s served.