Autistic Culture Podcast | Neurodivergent Perspectives
Autism and Grief (Episode 126)
Apr 25, 2025
Mady Snyder, a neuroaffirming therapist based in Pasadena, specializes in grief and neurodiversity. In this heartfelt discussion, she highlights how grief goes beyond the loss of a person, encompassing routines, relationships, and expectations. Mady shares insights on the unique ways autistic individuals experience and express grief, emphasizing the significance of special interests in the healing process. The conversation also touches on the impact of societal norms, personal rituals, and the need for understanding diverse expressions of grief, including the challenges of internalized ableism.
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Quick takeaways
- Grief encompasses diverse experiences, including loss of routines and relationships, extending beyond the death of a loved one.
- Autistic individuals often experience grief in unique ways that differ from traditional societal expectations, emphasizing the disruption of familiar contexts.
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Redefining Grief
Grief is not solely associated with the loss of a loved one; it encompasses a wider spectrum of experiences. It includes the lamentation over life situations that feel challenging or unmanageable, acknowledging that it is okay to not feel good in those moments. This can also involve the loss of relationships, routines, or the emotional connection to someone still alive but distanced. By redefining grief in this broader context, it can help individuals understand and validate their diverse feelings of loss and discomfort.
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