Meet My Autistic Brain Popular Interview: So You Think You're Autistic
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Nov 14, 2024 Samantha Stein, author of "So You Think You’re Autistic" and host of "Yo Samdy Sam," shares her personal journey to discovering her autism. She discusses creating a workbook to help others understand their diagnoses. The conversation dives into sensory processing, the struggles of masking, and the emotional complexities of disclosing autism to loved ones. Samantha also highlights how intersectionality impacts autistic experiences, emphasizing the importance of representation and understanding in discussions around neurodiversity.
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Samantha's Autism Discovery
- Samantha Stein shares her journey of discovering she's autistic.
- It involved a psychology background, motherhood challenges, and YouTube recommendations.
Writing About Autism
- Consider writing in a conversational, relatable style if you want to help others understand autism.
- Base your writing on diagnostic criteria while maintaining a neurodiversity-affirming tone.
Beyond the Five Senses
- Autistic individuals can experience interoception and proprioception differently.
- This can impact self-awareness of bodily functions and coordination.