If you self-diagnosed autism you may wonder if it is valid compared to a professional diagnosis. This episode explores self-diagnosis and why it might be your best choice.

Transcript available at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1782001/14086100

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Some autistics think in pictures and some others may not be able to visualize images. It’s called aphantasia and it’s still being studied to understand whether it’s connected to autism. Learn more here.

Link to aphantasia questionnaire:  https://aphantasia.com/study/vviq/

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Proprioception is our ability to sense position, location and movement of our bodies. Many autistics may be under-responsive to this sense. Is that you? What does it look like?

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Does white noise annoy you or does it lull you to sleep? There are many kinds of noise and some may soothe you or help tinnitus! Listen to this episode to hear more about the colors of noise.

Link to channel with sound samples and tinnitus solutions: https://www.youtube.com/@dalesnale
Link to the Tinnitus Zapper: Go to https://www.youtube.com/@dalesnale or type in Tinnitus Zapper in YouTube’s search.

Other episodes related to sound: 

Sound Effects: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-my-autistic-brain/id1548001224?i=1000522053156

Wake Up, Stop the Noise! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-my-autistic-brain/id1548001224?i=1000522053157

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You must have heard the all-too-often repeated myth that vaccines cause autism. It doesn’t stop there. The faulty information that’s spread about autism is worth knowing. Listen here. 

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What do you think of interoception? No, really, how do you feel about it? There are ways to get in touch with your mind, body and emotions. Learn how they’re connected and whether interoception is an issue for you.

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If you’re autistic you’re emotionally sensitive to how people see you. Could you also have Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? Learn the difference between these two autistic challenges.

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The idea that if you’re a systematizer you lack empathy is simply not true. Creating systems is something autistics do well. Hear about the traits that make it happen easily.

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Persistence is voluntary. Perseveration is not. Autistics are known to perseverate. Do you? Do you? Do you? Let’s talk about it. 

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“You’re perfect just as you are.” Easy to say, harder to believe. In a world that hates mistakes perfectionism can actually lead to disaster.

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