Best of 2023: The Double Empathy Problem
The old thinking was that neurotypicals understand us as autistics but that we don’t understand them. Modern research dispels this myth and empathy may be the key. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0....
15 Juli 202413min
Resilience
The regions of the brain that play a role in resilience are the areas of the brain most affected by autism. Is it possible for an autistic person to be resilient? The answer may surprise you. Resilien...
8 Juli 202415min
Detail oriented? Big picture thinker? Both?
The ability to see the “big picture” is called central coherence. One study (1980’s) said that autistic people have weak central coherence and only see details. Recent research suggests this isn’t so ...
1 Juli 202412min
Autism Feels...An Earthling's Guide
In this episode I’m talking with Orion Kelly who has a YouTube channel and podcast and also has written a book called Autism Feels…An Earthling’s Guide. Orion talks about how he found out he’s autisti...
24 Juni 202443min
So You Think You're Autistic
In this episode I’m talking with Samantha Stein, author of So You Think You’re Autistic, A Workbook for the Confused Person Who's Just Trying to Figure Things Out and host of the popular YouTube chann...
10 Juni 202434min
How AI Benefits Autistics
Dr. Angela Lauria, author, podcaster, speaker and advocate with expertise in publishing, writing and celebrating neurodiversity talks about her latest book, The Equalizing Quill. She discusses how and...
28 Maj 202435min
Autistic Fatigue
Being autistic can be tiring. Masking, socializing and trying to fit in -- all those things drain our energy and lead to autistic fatigue. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more tha...
16 Maj 20249min
Listener Favorites: Self-diagnosis
If you self-diagnosed autism you may wonder if it’s valid when compared to a professional diagnosis. This episode explores self-diagnosis and why it might be your best and perhaps only choice. Support...
5 Maj 202417min
