

220. Why So Many Women Don’t Know They are Autistic with Katherine May
102 snips Jun 20, 2023
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Radio Interview Recognition
- Katherine May recognized herself in a radio interview about an autistic woman.
- This sparked her self-discovery journey at age 37.
Internal vs. External Descriptions of Autism
- Descriptions of autism often focus on external behaviors observed by neurotypical people.
- Autistic people experience the world differently, which isn't always obvious from the outside.
Lines at the Party
- At a party at 14, Katherine May visually perceived lines connecting people, color-coded by their emotions.
- This synesthetic experience reflects her brain's attempt to process complex social information.