In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP uncover the Autistic traits and cultural legacy of 18th-century poet Emily Dickinson.
đ§ What Youâll Learn:
- How Dickinsonâs obsessive love of reading and writing reflects classic Autistic special interests.
- Why her refusal to conform to gender norms and social expectations marks her as a cultural rebel.
- The significance of publishing only 10 poems in her lifetime while leaving behind a vast body of work that transformed literature.
- How her credo, âTell all the Truth but tell it slant,â resonates with Autistic communication styles and honesty.
- Dickinsonâs legacy of authenticity, healthy boundaries, and creative rule-breaking as a model for Autistic pride.
- Why her poetry continues to speak to Autistic readers navigating difference, resilience, and expression.
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đïž Executive Producers: Amy Burns, Anamaria B Call, Andrew Banner, Anna Goodson, Ashley Apelzin, Audrea Volker, Ben Coulson, Brian Churcek, Cappy Hamper, Carley Biblin, Charlene Deva, Chloe Cross, Clay Duhigg, Clayton Oliver, Danny Dunn, Daria Brown, David Garrido, Emily Burgess, Eric Crane, Erik Stenerud, Fiona Baker, Grace Norman, Helen Shaddock, Jaimie Collins, Jason Killian, Jen Unruh, Jennifer Carpenter, Julia Tretter, Kathie Watson-Gray, Kenneth Knowles, Kira Cotter, Kristine Lang, Kyle Raney, Llew P Williams, Laura Alvarado, Laura De Vito, Laura Provonsha, Lily George, Nelly Darmi, Nigel Rogers, Rachel Miller, Tim Scott, Tyler Kunz, Victoria Steed, Yanina Wood.
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