Meet My Autistic Brain

When you learn you’re autistic you might want to tell the world. Or not. It takes patience to wait until the right time to break the news. Hear how you can know when it feels right.

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YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySam
Orion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionkelly
Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

In this episode I’m talking with Samantha Stein, author of So You Think You’re Autistic, A Workbook for the Confused Person Who's Just Trying to Figure Things Out and host of the popular YouTube channel Yo Samdy Sam. Samantha talks about her experience learning she’s autistic and how it led to a book for readers to reflect on and work through their thoughts and questions about autism. A must-read!

Links:
So You Think You’re Autistic, A workbook for the confused person who's just trying to figure things out  https://mybook.to/thinkyoureautistic

Sam's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySam

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Orion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionkelly
Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

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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Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

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.

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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 experience lead to the career he has today. This is a glimpse inside the brilliant and vibrant mind of a writer who understands how autistic traits can contribute to success.

Website: https://jdbarker.com
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Facebook: therealjdbarker
Instagram: @jdbrker_author
TikTok: @jdbarker_author

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Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

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.”

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Orion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionkelly
Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

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.

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Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

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/books
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Website: https://www.jackieschuld.com
Resource page: https://www.jackieschuld.com/artactivities

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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.

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Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

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!

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