The old thinking was that neurotypicals understand autistics but we don’t understand them. Modern research dispels this myth and empathy may be the key. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram: anautisticwoman ...
Sep 10, 2023•14 min
You’re done and you don’t know why. The brain is turned off and no words come to mind. You might not move. This is what shutdown feels like. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www....
Sep 03, 2023•13 min
Have you thought about unmasking, i.e. telling people you’re autistic? Here’s one story about how unmasking played out. Link to the story about Justice Kevin Dougherty of Pennsylvania who advocates for training judges about autism: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/pa-supreme-court-justice-eyes-reforms-to-serve-those-on-autism-spectrum.html Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate l...
Aug 20, 2023•9 min
It’s natural for autistics to stim and what works for you is an individual choice. What is stimming and what are the ways people stim? Listen to learn more and to hear about the options autistics choose. Govee lights: https://us.govee.com/ Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty: https://crazyaarons.com/ Speks: https://www.getspeks.com/collections/fidget-toys CMY Cubes: https://us.cmycubes.com/ Water Beads: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MotlanToys/page/B9873472-922E-48F0-B812-0C6A9DABB850?ref_=ast_bln The ...
Aug 13, 2023•9 min
There are things autistics do, feel and experience that are rather common amongst us. Food, clothes, pets are just a few. What else do we share? Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram: anautisticwoman https://...
Aug 07, 2023•11 min
This episode examines the idea of Theory of Mind and whether it applies to autistics and non-autistics alike. Listen and decide for yourself whether Theory of Mind is real and if it can ever be accurate. __________ *I really do have a red Swingline stapler. __________ SPOILER ALERT (THE ENDING OF THE MOVIE): How it ends: Not all of the facts are discussed in this episode and the movie has more than one story line. As to Milton, he finally gets fed up and angry that his boss and co-workers fail t...
Aug 02, 2023•15 min
Autistics share traits that meet the diagnostic criteria for autism and many traits that do not. Find out what autistics may have in common that didn’t make the cut. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram: ana...
Jul 18, 2023•22 min
Autism isn’t treatable with medications. Some autistics take meds for symptoms of co-existing conditions. There are a few things to know in order to get the best results. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram...
Jul 10, 2023•12 min
Autistics are at a high risk of burning out. The main cause is having to navigate a neurotypical world. There are ways to recognize and deal with it. Listen to learn more. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagra...
Jul 03, 2023•18 min
It’s there, always, affecting how we view ourselves. Autistics struggle with it and for good reason. Is it possible for an autistic to have positive self-esteem or is playing neurotypical costing us? Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyu...
Jun 23, 2023•12 min
Pathological Demand Avoidance - People with PDA don’t like demands placed on them even with activities of daily living. Is this an autistic thing, a symptom of autism or a disorder on its own? Listen and decide for yourself. Here's an online PDA test: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EDA8.pdf DISCLAIMER: This episode is based on the host's limited experience and knowledge. Some of the information provided relates to non-PDA children and adults and is provided fo...
May 30, 2023•12 min
There’s a key to connection that unlocks the door of isolation and loneliness. Truly connecting is not possible without it. What is it? The answer is in this episode. [Note: Unexpected sounds in this episode are courtesy of cats and quail.] Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good...
May 19, 2023•17 min
An autistic’s love of knowledge is a reason many are self-taught. From painting to music an autistic has unlimited capacity to know more. What other things drive an autistic to teach themselves? Listen and learn. Slava Ukraine! Glory to Ukraine. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a...
May 07, 2023•11 min
There is so much we learn about ourselves when we realize we’re autistic. Looking for answers to why you do, say or feel certain things? Here are just a few. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram: anautisticw...
Apr 30, 2023•7 min
If you have to ask people to repeat themselves there may be nothing wrong with your hearing. It could be the way your brain processes sound. Listen and repeat as needed. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram:...
Apr 22, 2023•14 min
Autistics can watch the same movie multiple times and still not remember the details. Or repeatedly listen to a song and not remember the words. Short term and working memory might be the reason. Hear more in this memorable episode. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? ...
Apr 15, 2023•13 min
Two very different thinking styles may affect how we see the world. Can we improve our non-dominant style? Take a short test to find out whether you lean towards being logical or intuitive. Note: Thumb test is from Richard Wiseman's book 59 Seconds, Think a Little, Change a Lot Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be ...
Apr 02, 2023•25 min
It’s been a diagnostic criteria without a definition until recently. It’s considered a negative trait. It turns out it may be a positive one that works with other traits to give autistics an edge. This is a subject worth focusing on. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest?...
Mar 17, 2023•11 min
Autistics value alone-time but there’s a risk that too much can lead to isolation and loneliness. Listen to this episode to learn what it looks like and a few things that might help. Try this other great podcast: Atypical https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atypical-the-podcast/id1616707343 Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. W...
Mar 11, 2023•17 min
An independent researcher claims he developed a 5-question test for autism based on what he says causes it. And he’s found a cure. Is this real? Listen to the end, after the outro music, for a hilarious outtake! Try this other great podcast: Atypical https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atypical-the-podcast/id1616707343 Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podc...
Mar 04, 2023•12 min
This parody examines the behaviors you may have observed in your neurotypical loved one and how you can support those with this incurable disorder. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram: anautisticwoman https...
Feb 17, 2023•14 min
How we see ourselves as autistics may not always be accurate. We can be ignoring how traits affect us. Are you aware or oblivious? Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram....
Feb 10, 2023•10 min
An autistic can fall in love easily, or at least think they have. They might not be able to control the feelings that come with the slightest encouragement. They might prefer to hide rather than let on to how easily they fall in love. Thoughts of romance can be appealing to the autistic brain. What’s going on? Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No cre...
Feb 02, 2023•15 min
Autism can come as a surprise for many people. It’s often defined by its limitations. There are positive things that happen after someone learns they’re autistic. Take 4 minutes to hear 11 good things! Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tin...
Jan 25, 2023•4 min
Does Autism “get better”? This controversial question most likely gets a hard “no.” Hear about some autistic traits and whether they change over time. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram: anautisticwoman ht...
Jan 17, 2023•21 min
Some researchers say autistics lack emotion. Some autistics feel emotion and don’t express it. Others may express it differently than non-autistics. Do you feel emotion? Do you let it show? Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/aut...
Jan 08, 2023•16 min
A recent cohort study claims to have found a cause of autism. Many stand to benefit from this research. Will it help autistics? Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com...
Nov 27, 2022•13 min
Can you reset your biological clock? The body’s circadian rhythm keeps you on track and disturbances to this rhythm cause physical and mental problems. This might sound familiar to autistics. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/a...
Nov 16, 2022•14 min
If you’re autistic you DO have trouble staying asleep. Thoughts race, blankets get scratchy, dehydration sets in. Or that’s what it feels like when your brain comes up with reasons to be awake at 3 a.m. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://ti...
Nov 08, 2022•6 min
Are you getting enough REM and deep sleep or do you drag around most of the day? You might be experiencing sleep deprivation, a common complaint among autistics. Listen to this eye-opening episode. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! -->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl...
Oct 31, 2022•20 min
