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Meet My Autistic Brain

A Fallacy of Autism Research

Oct 1, 2021
Therapists discredit autism diagnoses with flawed research, but the podcast challenges this fallacy. It advocates for valuing autistic expertise and reevaluating traditional research approaches.
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Quick takeaways

  • Autistic content creators' influence affirms authenticity, challenging doubts on diagnoses.
  • Advocacy for self-defined Autistic identities prompts reevaluation of biased stereotypes and terminology.

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Autistic Content Creators' Validity and Recognition

Autistic content creators with subscribers and listeners hold a powerful influence in affirming their authenticity as Autistic individuals. Despite facing initial disbelief and struggles in obtaining official diagnoses, these creators, whether diagnosed or not, gather support and credibility from their audience. The episode suggests that the significant following of Autistic content creators underscores their genuine representation and challenges the fallacy of doubting an individual's Autism based on unsubstantiated claims.

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