What is it like to find out late in life that you are autistic? The Autistic Woman talks about life experiences and how autistic traits affect her as an adult. ...
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 figure things out https://mybook.to/thinkyoureautisticSam's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamSupport 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: [email protected]/X: @anautisticwomanEmail: [email protected]; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionkellyBeyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192
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Listener Favorites: Stimming
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. Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: [email protected]/X: @anautisticwomanEmail: [email protected]; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionkellyBeyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192
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Misdiagnosis
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 needed. Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: [email protected]/X: @anautisticwomanEmail: [email protected]; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionkellyBeyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192
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Autism and Success: An Interview with NYT best-selling author JD Barker
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 understands how autistic traits can contribute to success.Website: https://jdbarker.comX: @jdbarkerFacebook: therealjdbarkerInstagram: @jdbrker_authorTikTok: @jdbarker_authorSupport 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: [email protected]/X: @anautisticwomanEmail: [email protected]; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionkellyBeyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192
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Why the Autistic Brain Over-responds in Emotional Situations
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/theautisticwoman; PayPal: [email protected]/X: @anautisticwomanEmail: [email protected]; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionkellyBeyond 6 Seconds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-6-seconds/id1336740192
What is it like to find out late in life that you are autistic? The Autistic Woman talks about life experiences and how autistic traits affect her as an adult. You'll hear personal stories, opinions about research and the importance of autistic voices. Includes some fun stuff too! This podcast is primarily for adult autistics and their family and friends. It's one of the top 0.5% most popular shows globally as ranked by Listen Score.
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