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.Try Sunsama and help the podcast for free! Between now and 11 a.m. on November 30, 2024 the podcast will receive a bonus for every 15 people who sign up for the FREE TRIAL! It's a great way to donate without spending a dime. No credit card needed. Please help today! Sunsama link: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Suppor...

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.Note: From now until November 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. the show receives a bonus for every 15 people who sign up for a free trial of Sunsama - no credit card needed! Contribute to the show without spending a dime by clicking on the Sunsama link and signing up today! Link: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgkSuppor...

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 figur...

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.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautistic...

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.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card need...

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...

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.”Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/the...

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.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal...

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/booksFind Jackie on Medium: https://medium.com/@jackieschuldWebsite: https://www.jackieschuld.comResource page: https://www.jackieschuld.com/artactivitiesSupport the showNOW RATED...

Send me a text. (I can’t reply though)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.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link) Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donati...

Send me a text. (I can’t reply though)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!Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link) Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: [email protected]...

Send me a text. (I can’t reply though)Do you have difficulty recognizing people? It’s frustrating to forget someone’s face. It’s not your fault—it’s face blindness also known as prosopagnosia. It varies among people. Some have trouble recognizing family members while others get lost in a crowd of faces. Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link) Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one...

Send me a text. (I can’t reply though)When the energy needed to provide basic autistic needs is out of balance it can lead to burnout. Hear why autistics are more subject to burnout than non-autistics and what you can do about it.Autistic Burnout: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-my-autistic-brain/id1548001224?i=1000619191736Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link) Ko-fi: https://ko-f...

Send me a text. (I can’t reply though)Some people would rather hide than face the demands placed on them by themselves or others. This might be due to autism or a separate condition of its own. Learn more about this interesting disorder.This is not about PDA in children. Examples of non-PDA parenting is provided for contrast only.—->PDA screening test: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EDA8.pdfSupport the Show.NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free...

Autism affects how autistics experience relationships by definition. Some of the best traits can lead to problems. In this episode you’ll learn about why autistics pick the wrong partner and how you can change it.Support the Show.NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link) Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: info@theautistic...

Autistics share traits that meet the diagnostic criteria for autism and many traits that do not. Find out what autistics may have in common that didn’t make the cut. Support the Show.NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link) Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: [email protected]: @anautisticwomanEmail: i...

The old thinking was that neurotypicals understand us as autistics but that we don’t understand them. Modern research dispels this myth and empathy may be the key.Support the Show.-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link) Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanPayPal: [email protected]: @anautisticwomanEmail: [email protected]: theautisticw...

The regions of the brain that play a role in resilience are the areas of the brain most affected by autism. Is it possible for an autistic person to be resilient? The answer may surprise you.Resilience assessment tool: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/resilience/get-your-resilience-score/My Audio World blog article: https://tinyurl.com/autflareblogFLARE Audio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flareaudioFLARE Audio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flareaudioSupport the Show.-->T...

The ability to see the “big picture” is called central coherence. One study (1980’s) said that autistic people have weak central coherence and only see details. Recent research suggests this isn’t so — that autistic people may be good at both seeing details and seeing the big picture.2021 Study: Weak Central Coherence – Construct conception, development, research methods https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35472233/Share this podcast with your friends and family so they can learn what it’s like t...

In this episode I’m talking with Orion Kelly who has a YouTube channel and podcast and also has written a book called Autism Feels…An Earthling’s Guide. Orion talks about how he found out he’s autistic and what it’s like to be an autistic father and partner. You’ll meet this fascinating guest and hear his deep insights into what it’s like to be an autistic person.Orion’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@orionkellyOrion’s book Autism Feels…An Earthling’s Guide https://a.co/d/0gPUe...

Autism has a culture all its own and the The Autistic Culture podcast explores one aspect of it in each episode showing how the subject relates to autism and autistic people. In this episode, Cats Are Autistic, the hosts talk about the cat behaviors that might be autistic like the need for routine, their sensitivities, their response to stress and more. The podcast features one of our previous guests, Angela Lauria.Support the Show.-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama....

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 figur...

Dr. Angela Lauria, author, podcaster, speaker and advocate with expertise in publishing, writing and celebrating neurodiversity talks about her latest book, The Equalizing Quill. She discusses how and why generative AI gives autistics greater access to writing email, stories, articles and books. Dr Lauria tells about her journey learning she is autistic and how that impacted her life. Dr Lauria’s website: https://www.differencepress.com/Buy The Equalizing Quill - https://tinyurl.com/aute...

Being autistic can be tiring. Masking, socializing and trying to fit in -- all those things drain our energy and lead to autistic fatigue.Support the Show.Share this podcast with your friends and family so they can learn what it’s like to be autistic.-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link) Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanPayPal: [email protected]...