Autism Offensive Terms I Collected 7 That We Would Agree On
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
How I Became A Confident Autistic Adult
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
29-year-old radio producer Thomas Denham has always suspected he’s autistic. But how can he be sure? In this five-part special series of The Briefing, we team up with Autism Awareness Australia and Sydney University's Brain and Mind Centre to walk alongside Thomas as he discovers ...Show more
The "deep whys" behind autistic behaviors | with Barry Prizant
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
Understanding the behaviors of autistic children, with Barry Prizant
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
#330 – Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety: Understanding the rise in autism and a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment of each condition in children | Trenna Sutcliffe, M.D.