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Episode 2. Processing Styles
In this episode, we explore processing styles. The different ways our brains take in, organise, and make sense of the world. We talk about bottom up and top down processing, how they show up in everyday life, and why many autistic people experience the world through a detail first lens.
We draw on the work of Pellicano and Burr (2012), which helps explain why autistic perception can feel vivid, intense, or too real, and how differences in prediction and sensory processing shape experience.
https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/publications/when-the-world-becomes-too-real-a-bayesian-explanation-of-autisti
We think about how environments can support or overload different processing styles. Autism friendly adjustments in cinemas are one example of attempts to make spaces more accessible for autistic people.
https://www.odeon.co.uk/accessibility/autism-friendly/
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/going-out-leisure-and-travel/cinemas
Carolyn mentions Dr Luke Beardon’s Golden Equation. Autism + Environment = Outcome. A reminder that it is often the environment that needs to change, not the autistic person.
https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/luke-beardon/what-works-for-autistic-adults/9781399804646/
If you’re interested in exploring these ideas further, two helpful books are:
Elle Middleton. Unmasked. The Ultimate Guide to Autism and Wellbeing
Dr Devon Price. Unmasking Autism
Whether you’re autistic, think you might be, or love someone who is, we hope this conversation brings some insight and comfort. We’ve also created a gentle companion resource to support you with reflection prompts, definitions, and encouragement if you’d like to explore more.
Download the resource:
www.twicetranslated.co.uk/podcast-season-1-resources
Follow us on Instagram:
@twicetranslatedpod
Connect with us:
www.twicetranslated.co.uk
Follow Catherine at www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk |Follow Carolyn at www.respecttherapy.com
Instagram: @ck_therapy |@respecttherapy
If this episode resonated, please follow, rate, or share. It really helps others find us.
This podcast is a personal conversation between two friends, one autistic and one neurotypical. It will not reflect everyone’s journey and is not a clinical guide.
All music used in this podcast is produced & licensed through Mark Kniveton.
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By Twice TranslatedIn this episode, we explore processing styles. The different ways our brains take in, organise, and make sense of the world. We talk about bottom up and top down processing, how they show up in everyday life, and why many autistic people experience the world through a detail first lens.
We draw on the work of Pellicano and Burr (2012), which helps explain why autistic perception can feel vivid, intense, or too real, and how differences in prediction and sensory processing shape experience.
https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/publications/when-the-world-becomes-too-real-a-bayesian-explanation-of-autisti
We think about how environments can support or overload different processing styles. Autism friendly adjustments in cinemas are one example of attempts to make spaces more accessible for autistic people.
https://www.odeon.co.uk/accessibility/autism-friendly/
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/going-out-leisure-and-travel/cinemas
Carolyn mentions Dr Luke Beardon’s Golden Equation. Autism + Environment = Outcome. A reminder that it is often the environment that needs to change, not the autistic person.
https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/luke-beardon/what-works-for-autistic-adults/9781399804646/
If you’re interested in exploring these ideas further, two helpful books are:
Elle Middleton. Unmasked. The Ultimate Guide to Autism and Wellbeing
Dr Devon Price. Unmasking Autism
Whether you’re autistic, think you might be, or love someone who is, we hope this conversation brings some insight and comfort. We’ve also created a gentle companion resource to support you with reflection prompts, definitions, and encouragement if you’d like to explore more.
Download the resource:
www.twicetranslated.co.uk/podcast-season-1-resources
Follow us on Instagram:
@twicetranslatedpod
Connect with us:
www.twicetranslated.co.uk
Follow Catherine at www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk |Follow Carolyn at www.respecttherapy.com
Instagram: @ck_therapy |@respecttherapy
If this episode resonated, please follow, rate, or share. It really helps others find us.
This podcast is a personal conversation between two friends, one autistic and one neurotypical. It will not reflect everyone’s journey and is not a clinical guide.
All music used in this podcast is produced & licensed through Mark Kniveton.