Meet My Autistic Brain

An autistic person might fall in love easily, or at least think they have. They might not be able to control the feelings they have. They might see a small gesture as more than it is. This is not desperation or clinginess. It’s the autistic brain. 

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Autism, ADHD or both? If you’ve been diagnosed with one or the other it could be that you have both. Hear about how symptoms overlap and what it looks like to be AuDHD.

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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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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!

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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

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