Autism Sensory Issues - [Why YOU Have Them]

Autistic people hear a lot of labels that are framed as jokes, honesty, or “just how people talk.” In this episode, I share seven offensive terms I have personally collected over the years, and why many autistic people would agree they cause real harm.I explain where these terms ...  Show more

Confidence did not arrive overnight for me. I built it slowly, through mistakes, burnout, and learning how my autistic brain actually works.In this episode, I explain how I went from anxious, overwhelmed, and second guessing everything to feeling grounded and confident as an auti ...  Show more

A talk with Barry Prizant (barryprizant.com), author of the influential book Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism, and co-host of the Uniquely Human podcast. The focus is on understanding the experiences and behaviors of autistic people. Topics discussed include: unde ...  Show more

I talk to Barry Prizant, author of the popular book "Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism," about the often misunderstood world of autism. We explore the idea that many so-called “autistic behaviors” are actually meaningful responses to stress, overwhelm, or attempts ...  Show more

Has our understanding of autism changed how we treat and diagnose the disorder?

According to the CDC, one in thirty-six children in the US have autism. Unlike many other medical conditions, the diagnosis of autism is done based purely on behavior. That ignores the enviro ...

What if we're looking at autism in the wrong way? Dr. Lynn Koegel, co-author of Hidden Brilliance: Unlocking the Intelligence of Autism, explains how to engage with the strengths in kids with autism rather than focusing on what they're lacking. Dr. Lynn Koegel is a clinical profe ...  Show more