104 episodes
Meet My Autistic Brain The Autistic Woman
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- Health & Fitness
What is it like to find out late in life that you are autistic? The Autistic Woman talks about life experiences and how autistic traits affect her. You'll hear personal stories, opinions about research and the importance of autistic voices. Includes some fun stuff too! This podcast is one of the top 1% most popular shows globally as ranked by Listen Score.
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Persistence or Perseveration
Persistence is voluntary. Perseveration is not. Autistics are known to perseverate. Do you? Do you? Do you? Let’s talk about it.
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Twitter: @anautisticwoman
Email: info@theautisticwoman.com
Website: theautisticwoman.com
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This is a great autism resource - Rated in the top 1% globally in 2023!
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Now you can get $5 off your purchase of Govee lights! Colorful, fun, with lots of great choices. Go to this link and scroll down to the Govee post for brief instructions. No donation required but appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman The podcast will be compensated if you make a purchase using the link.
Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodivergence and more:
Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buzzsprout.com
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Autistic Perfectionism
“You’re perfect just as you are.” Easy to say, harder to believe. In a world that hates mistakes perfectionism can actually lead to disaster.
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Twitter: @anautisticwoman
Email: info@theautisticwoman.com
Website: theautisticwoman.com
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman
PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theautisticwoman
This is a great autism resource - Rated in the top 1% globally in 2023!
© The Autistic Woman™
Now you can get $5 off your purchase of Govee lights! Colorful, fun, with lots of great choices. Go to this link and scroll down to the Govee post for brief instructions. No donation required but appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman The podcast will be compensated if you make a purchase using the link.
Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodivergence and more:
Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buzzsprout.com
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The Double Empathy Problem
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 Share this podcast with your friends and family. Let’s help people understand what it’s like to be autistic.
Twitter: @anautisticwoman
Email: info@theautisticwoman.com
Website: theautisticwoman.com
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman
PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theautisticwoman
This is a great autism resource - Rated in the top 1% globally in 2023!
© The Autistic Woman™
Now you can get $5 off your purchase of Govee lights! Colorful, fun, with lots of great choices. Go to this link and scroll down to the Govee post for brief instructions. No donation required but appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman The podcast will be compensated if you make a purchase using the link.
Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodivergence and more:
Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buzzsprout.com
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Shutdowns
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 Share this podcast with your friends and family. Let’s help people understand what it’s like to be autistic.
Twitter: @anautisticwoman
Email: info@theautisticwoman.com
Website: theautisticwoman.com
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman
PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theautisticwoman
This is a great autism resource - Rated in the top 1% globally in 2023!
© The Autistic Woman™
Now you can get $5 off your purchase of Govee lights! Colorful, fun, with lots of great choices. Go to this link and scroll down to the Govee post for brief instructions. No donation required but appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman The podcast will be compensated if you make a purchase using the link.
Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodivergence and more:
Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buzzsprout.com
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An Unmasking Story
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 Share this podcast with your friends and family. Let’s help people understand what it’s like to be autistic.
Twitter: @anautisticwoman
Email: info@theautisticwoman.com
Website: theautisticwoman.com
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman
PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theautisticwoman
This is a great autism resource - Rated in the top 1% globally in 2023!
© The Autistic Woman™
Now you can get $5 off your purchase of Govee lights! Colorful, fun, with lots of great choices. Go to this link and scroll down to the Govee post for brief instructions. No donation required but appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman The podcast will be compensated if you make a purchase using the link.
Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodivergence and more:
Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buzzsprout.com
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Stimming
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.
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The Autistic Innovator: https://shop.autisticinnovator.com/collections/stim-toys
Science Company: https://www.sciencecompany.com/Ferrofluid-Magnetic-Display-Bottle-with-Magnets-P17674
Stimagz: https://www.stimagz.com/
Fidgetland: https://fidgetland.com/
Benevolence LA: https://benevolencela.com/
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Support the show Share this podcast with your friends and family. Let’s help people understand what it’s like to be autistic.
Twitter: @anautisticwoman
Email: info@theautisticwoman.com
Website: theautisticwoman.com
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman
PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theautisticwoman
This is a great autism resource - Rated in the top 1% globally in 2023!
© The Autistic Woman™
Now you can get $5 off your purchase of Govee lights! Colorful, fun, with lots of great choices. Go to this link and scroll down to the Govee post for brief instructions. No donation required but appreciated! https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman The podcast will be compensated if you make a purchase using the link.
Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodivergence and more:
Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buzzsprout.com
Some show notes contain affiliate links and the podcast will...