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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.-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link) Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanPayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comTwitter: @anautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: thea...

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.-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link) Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanPayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comTwitter: @anautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticw...

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.Resilience assessment tool: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/resilience/get-your-resilience-score/My Audio World blog article: https://tinyurl.com/autflareblogFLARE Audio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flareaudioFLARE Audio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flareaudioSupport the Show.-->T...

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 — that autistic people may be good at both seeing details and seeing the big picture.2021 Study: Weak Central Coherence – Construct conception, development, research methods https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35472233/Share this podcast with your friends and family so they can learn what it’s like t...

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 autistic and what it’s like to be an autistic father and partner. You’ll meet this fascinating guest and hear his deep insights into what it’s like to be an autistic person.Orion’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@orionkellyOrion’s book Autism Feels…An Earthling’s Guide https://a.co/d/0gPUe...

Autism has a culture all its own and the The Autistic Culture podcast explores one aspect of it in each episode showing how the subject relates to autism and autistic people. In this episode, Cats Are Autistic, the hosts talk about the cat behaviors that might be autistic like the need for routine, their sensitivities, their response to stress and more. The podcast features one of our previous guests, Angela Lauria.Support the Show.-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama....