Meet My Autistic Brain

Oct 29 2024 148 ep. 14 mins 119
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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 as an adult. You'll hear personal stories, opinions about research and the importance of autistic voices. Includes some fun stuff too! This podcast is primarily for adult autistics and their family and friends. It's one of the top 0.5% most popular shows globally as ranked by Listen Score.

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Misdiagnosis

Oct 29 2024 18 mins  
It’s remarkable how many autistics are misdiagnosed with another illness or condition before or instead of learning they’re autistic. Could it be that the medical profession doesn’t even consider autism as a possible diagnosis? Hear about the other conditions and illnesses that are sometimes mistaken for autism.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Suns

Autism and Success: An Interview with NYT best-selling author JD Barker

Oct 21 2024 41 mins  
New York Times international best-selling author JD Barker talks writing, autism and how he leverages his autistic traits to do the things he loves. A late-diagnosed father with an autistic child he reveals how he and his wife make it work.JD talks about how learning he’s autistic at age 22 changed him, how growing up without a tv sparked his interest in reading and how his life

Why the Autistic Brain Over-responds in Emotional Situations

Oct 08 2024 14 mins  
Autistics can sometimes feel as though their emotions are out of control. This is a brain problem rather than a behavior problem. Hear how an autistic brain is wired to be susceptible to “amygdala hijack.”Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit

Favorite Repeat: Self-Diagnosis

Oct 02 2024 17 mins  
If you're a self-diagnosed autistic you may wonder if self-diagnosis is as valid as a professional diagnosis. This episode explores self-diagnosis and why it might be your best choice.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Ko-fi: https

What is Autism?

Sep 16 2024 35 mins  
In this episode I talk to Jackie Schuld, author of What is Autism? Jackie shares her insights and knowledge about autism, how it affects her and what it was like learning she’s autistic. Listen and meet the autistic brain of author, artist and therapist, Jackie Schuld.Get the book! https://www.jackieschuld.com/booksFind Jackie on Medium: https://medium.com/@jackieschuldWebsite: h

Demand Avoidance That's Not PDA

Sep 09 2024 11 mins  
Sometimes we avoid the demands of our everyday lives, even the ones we place on ourselves. It takes a lot of energy to resist doing what needs to be done. It’s different from PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) in how it affects us and what we can do about it.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndg

Listener Favorites: Executive and Cognitive Functions

Aug 26 2024 12 mins  
When you don’t feel like doing anything it may not be laziness. If you’re autistic it could be due to executive and cognitive functioning. Don’t miss this to learn more!Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.

Listener Favorites: Face Blindness

Aug 19 2024 13 mins  
Do you have difficulty recognizing people? It’s frustrating to forget someone’s face. It’s not your fault—it’s face blindness also known as prosopagnosia. It varies among people. Some have trouble recognizing family members while others get lost in a crowd of faces. Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.

A Perspective on Burnout

Aug 12 2024 14 mins  
When the energy needed to provide basic autistic needs is out of balance it can lead to burnout. Hear why autistics are more subject to burnout than non-autistics and what you can do about it.Autistic Burnout: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-my-autistic-brain/id1548001224?i=1000619191736Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days

Listener Favorites: Pathological Demand Avoidance

Aug 05 2024 12 mins  
Some people would rather hide than face the demands placed on them by themselves or others. This might be due to autism or a separate condition of its own. Learn more about this interesting disorder.This is not about PDA in children. Examples of non-PDA parenting is provided for contrast only.—->PDA screening test: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EDA8.