Being autistic can be tiring. Masking, socializing and trying to fit in -- all those things drain our energy and lead to autistic fatigue.

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

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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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A wonderful podcast about autistic culture: The Autistic Culture Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456

Another great podcast about neurodiversity: Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodiversity and more: Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buz...

The focus on symptoms can make us lose sight of the strengths autistic people have like innovating, creating, designing systems, improving business, teaching and more. Find your strength(s) in this episode. 

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A wonderful podcast about autistic culture: The Autistic Culture Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456

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Should I or shouldn’t I? Now or later? New or used? So many choices, so little time. Learn why it can be hard for autistics to make decisions and what you can do that helps.

A new podcast chock full of information: From the Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562

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A wonderful podcast about autistic culture: The Autistic Culture Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456

Another great podcast about neurodiversity: Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

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Common everyday sounds can seem uncomfortable or painful to many autistics. Hear about the factors that make us sensitive to sound and how the brain is affected.

https://www.flareaudio.com/en-us

Other episodes

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

Use Noise to Sleep Better and Reduce Tinnitus https://www.buzzsprout.com/1782001/episodes/13937100

Research:  A review of decreased sound tolerance in autism: Definitions, phenomenology, and potential mechanisms  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763420306722

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A wonderful podcast about autistic culture: The Autistic Culture Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456

Another great podcast about neurodiversity: Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodiversity and more: Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buz...

When you put something away and then forget that you even have that thing, you have an issue with object permanence. It can affect what we believe about other people’s feelings for us. Hear what scientists say about how it relates to autism.

Link to the research in this episode

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Another great podcast about neurodiversity: Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodiversity and more: Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buz...

Hear author Jaime A. Heidel, The Articulate Autistic, talk about her new book What Did I Do Wrong? An Accessible Guide to Preventing Traumatic Misunderstandings Between You and Your Autistic Loved One. This is a must hear/read!

Jaime’s website: thearticulateautistic.com
Direct link to book on Amazon
Jamie's Instagram

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I heard from many of you wanting to know more about the outcome of my visit to the hospital. Let me put your mind at ease with this explanation.

You can listen to Going to the Hospital by clicking here.

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t’s not fun going to the hospital and is especially difficult for autistics. Hear what sensory issues, communication challenges and feeling sick feels like for an autistic person.

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Another great podcast about neurodiversity: Beyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192

Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodiversity and more: Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buz...

It’s complicated. Each day an autistic person handles both autism and life’s challenges. It takes energy and skill.

Listen for some tips to help cope with autistic life. 

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Check out my friends' 5-star rated, fun podcast about neurodiversity and more: Atypical the Podcast: http://atypicalthepodcast.buz...