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98: Autism (actually) Speaks with Kaelynn Partlow

Jul 8, 2024
Kaelynn Partlow, a vibrant TikTok creator and participant from Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, shares her rich insights on autism. She reflects on her diagnosis at age 10 and discusses her experiences with social communication deficits and the challenges of masking. Kaelynn highlights the significance of stimming and sensory sensitivities, contrasting them with non-autistic perspectives. She emphasizes that all autistic behaviors are genuine human behaviors and tackles the misconceptions surrounding autism as an invisible disability.
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  • Kaelynn shares her unique perspective on autism, emphasizing that all autistic behaviors are human behaviors deserving of recognition and understanding.
  • The experience of masking is highlighted as a significant challenge for autistic individuals, leading to fatigue from conforming to neurotypical expectations.

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