Sarah Bergenfield

Sarah Bergenfield, an autism educator and author, shares her journey of navigating life with autism after a diagnosis in her 50s. She discusses the confusion and challenges of sensory overload and societal expectations. Maureen Dunne, a cognitive scientist and neurodiversity expert, highlights the necessity of including neurodivergent thinkers in the workplace to inspire innovation. Together, they emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing neurodiversity as a valuable strength, promoting acceptance and supportive environments for all.

Sarah Bergenfield, an Autistic therapist and PhD student, shares insights on the predictive processing framework and its profound impact on neurodiverse relationships. She explains how understanding this brain model can enhance social interactions and intimacy. Sarah discusses the challenges of sensory overload and how it affects communication and emotional needs. She emphasizes the importance of routines in managing unpredictability and shares strategies for embracing the strengths of autism in partnerships.

Neste programa, Sarah Bergenfield, psicóloga somática e especialista em autismo, compartilha sua experiência como autora e educadora. Ela discute como o autismo afeta o cérebro, corpo e mente, introduzindo seu novo livro. Sarah revela o conceito de Processamento Preditivo, abordando como isso impacta a percepção humana. A conversa destaca a importância do ambiente terapêutico e como estímulos sensoriais influenciam a regulação emocional em indivíduos autistas, além de enfatizar a credibilidade das experiências autistas e a necessidade de respeitar suas identidades.