Being Autistic

The Double Empathy Problem is where autistic people and neurotypical people both misunderstand each other. In this episode, I give some examples of this and talk about misunderstandings and communication differences in general. Subscribe to the Youtube channel and be a part of the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

Most people have heard of the 3 functioning labels in Autism, as well as High and Low Functioning labels. Are these accurate or helpful? In this episode I give my opinion about these labels. Subscribe to the Being Autistic YouTube channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

Selective mutism is different from being completely mute or non-verbal. In this episode, I give 3 specific examples of how I experienced selective mutism and also discuss what I think causes this. Being Autistic YouTube channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

In this episode, I give my top 5 favorite things that I love about being Autistic. Autism isn't all bad! I wish everyone in the world shared these qualities!  Being Autistic YouTube channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

This episode is mostly a rant about a recent event I attended with some friends which turned bad (for me) due to being Autistic, having anxiety, and struggles with socializing. If you are Autistic and struggle with the neurotypical style of socializing, fitting in with a group of people (even friends), and functioning socially when you are overstimulated and exhausted, then you might be able to relate to this story!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

Most Autistic brains have negative thinking styles such as "All or nothing thinking", "black and white thinking", and "negativity bias" among others. In this episode, I talk about how these thinking patterns work, give some examples, and explain why they are not always a bad thing! LINKS: Decision making tool (while recording I couldn't remember the name!): Ruminate.io Being Autistic Youtube channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

Autistic people often get misunderstood as selfish or self-centered. In this episode I'm going to give many examples of ways Autistic people are viewed as selfish and explain how this just isn't true in the way that neurotypical people think it is. Being Autistic YouTube Channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

What is Autistic burnout? Although it can be different for everyone, there can be some of the same signs and symptoms. In this episode, I give my experience of Autistic burnout as well as give some other examples of how others have described it. Being Autistic YouTube Channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

As an Autistic person, do you ever feel like a child in an adult's body? Is this a good or bad thing? Neurotypical people like to call us childish; is this the same thing as being child-like? In this episode I talk about the difference between these two words and how I feel going through life as a child-like Autistic adult. Links: Youtube Channel Autism Workbook on Etsy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

Autistics are often honest and blunt when talking to others. In this episode, I wanted to talk about why we are so honest and blunt, the good and bad sides of this, and how to deal with problems that arise from being "too honest" or "too blunt". Join me over on YouTube or Facebook if you want to make a comment about this podcast episode and chat with other Autistics! Download my printable Autism Workbook on Etsy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

After an Autism diagnosis, should you tell your friends, family, employer, or future employer? In this episode, I give my personal experience with disclosing my diagnosis with others and give a little insight to what other Autistic people have shared about this topic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

In this episode, I talk about how Autism traits can change throughout your life. Does Autism get better or worse as you get older? You will most likely have different struggles as a child, as a teenager, as an adult, and as a middle-aged adult, and I'll talk about my experience and what you can expect with each of those phases of life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

Is talk therapy effective for Autism? I've been going to talk therapy for about 5 years and in this episode I'll talk about my experience with it, what I think talk therapy is good for and what it isn't good for when it comes to Autistic people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

Most Autistics have something called special interests; What are they? How are they different from normal interests? In this video I share everything I know about special interests. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

Many Autistic people struggle with paperwork, forms, and other legal stuff. In this episode, I talk about why these things are so difficult for many Autistic people, including myself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

This episode dives into the controversial topic about Autism and disability. Of course, Level 2 and 3 Autism (low functioning) requires much more support than Level 1 (high functioning) but in this episode I'm going to talk about high functioning Autism and the various opinions about whether or not it's a disability. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

There can be as many different examples of masking as there are different Autistic people, but many of them are common. In this episode, I explain what masking is and talk about the most common types of masking and give examples plus my personal experience with masking. I also talk about how you can unmask. Mentioned in this episode:  My Printable Autism Workbook on Etsy Bite Sized Autism by Dana Waters (my FAVORITE book on Autism!) (This is an affiliate link; any purchase you make earns me a small commission; thank you!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

Music is a form of stimming, self soothing; it is also healing to anyone, not just Autistic people. But Autistic people are often drawn to music for deeper reasons than just mere entertainment. For some, including myself, music is life.  Download the Autism Workbook here on Etsy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

In this episode, I talk about ABA Therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) which is commonly used to force children into being neurotypical. I go through a brief history of how this came to be and why it is so controversial. I also talk a bit about the mental health therapy system in America and my opinion on why it is not designed for Autistic people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support

In this episode, I go through my lists of things that make the world hard to live in for Autistic people, and on the flip side I go through their opposites which would make the world better for us and everyone. These things generally come down to natural vs. man-made things. This episode has a ranty feel to it, because I get riled up knowing that if only the world was different, not only would Autistics not struggle but nobody would. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/being-autistic/support