Struggle Care

101: Bonus Episode: Autism (actually) Speaks with Kathleen Walker

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As we continue with our series on autism, I’m joined by Kathleen Walker for today’s bonus episode. We discuss the basic criteria for autism, her experience as a child with an early diagnosis, what it’s like for an autistic person to “play by the rules” of business etiquette in the workplace, and her advice for parents of autistic children. Join us to learn more from Kathleen!

Show Highlights:

  • The first criteria for autism: “persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction”
  • Kathleen’s perspective on her social communication and interactions as an early-diagnosed child
  • Examples of how an autistic person might “miss things” in interaction and communication
  • Challenges for the autistic person in a professional career vs. in personal relationships
  • Masking and modified behaviors to be accepted
  • Kathleen’s suggestion for rewriting the DSM criteria based on communication/interaction
  • Helping autistic kids feel comfortable and navigate the world in their own ways
  • Kathleen’s experience with social difficulties around conversations, nonverbal cues, and anxiety
  • For an autistic person, connection in relationships might not be a top priority in life.
  • Kathleen’s experience with “repetitive and restrictive interests, rituals, and schedules
  • Kathleen’s advice for parents of autistic children
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