Why Autism Girls Do This One Odd Thing (INTER...

Autism in girls is often overlooked. Many girls learn early in life how to mask their traits and copy social behavior. Because of this, their struggles are frequently misunderstood as shyness, anxiety, or personality differences.Social anxiety is one of the most common experience ...  Show more

Autism meltdowns rarely appear out of nowhere. In most cases there are early warning signs that build up before the brain reaches its limit. Recognizing these signals can make a huge difference in preventing or managing a meltdown.In this episode I share the three early warning s ...  Show more

What is autism? Why are autistic women and girls less likely to receive a diagnosis? And what does the science really say about the underlying causes of autism? In this episode of How We’re Wired, join evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin as she explores autism, from the st ...  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 ...