Some people are first diagnosed with bipolar disorder before getting their autism diagnosis. Some are both autistic and bipolar. Hear a personal account of one experience with bipolar disorder that might explain a late diagnosis of autism. Meltdowns episode: https://tinyurl.com/autmeltdowns-->Free 30-day trial of Sunsama helps the podcast! No credit card needed. https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk  Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspotInstagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Check out other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://tinyurl.com/authhcmThe Autistic Culture Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/auttacpFrom The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/autftsYoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamBeyond 6 Seconds: https://tinyurl.com/autbssOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionk...

Dive into the fascinating world of cognitive processing styles! The podcast explores the differences between bottom-up and top-down thinking, especially within the autistic community. Personal experiences shed light on how these distinct approaches shape perception and behavior. Discover the unique advantages and challenges faced by bottom-up thinkers. It's an enlightening take on how the autistic brain processes information, revealing insights that are both profound and relatable!

Step into the complex world of Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum with author Sarah Hendrickx. She talks about why autism is often missed in women and girls and how traits can differ. You’ll hear her own personal story of late diagnosis and how it has impacted her life.Sarah's website: https://www.asperger-training.comSarah's book: https://tinyurl.com/sarahhendrickxAll Sarah's books: https://tinyurl.com/sarahhendrickxbooksSupport the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspotInstagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Check out other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://tinyurl.com/authhcmThe Autistic Culture Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/auttacpFrom The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/autftsYoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamBeyond 6 Seconds: https://tinyurl.com/autbssOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionk...

Does it take you a few moments before you can respond in a conversation? That could be because you are a visual thinker living in a largely verbal world. Being a slow processor might have a simple explanation.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspotInstagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Check out other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://tinyurl.com/authhcmThe Autistic Culture Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/auttacpFrom The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/autftsYoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamBeyond 6 Seconds: https://tinyurl.com/autbssOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionk...

It’s remarkable how many autistics are misdiagnosed with another illness or condition before or instead of learning they’re autistic. Could it be that the medical profession doesn’t even consider autism as a possible diagnosis? Hear about the other conditions and illnesses that are sometimes mistaken for autism.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspotInstagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Check out other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://tinyurl.com/authhcmThe Autistic Culture Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/auttacpFrom The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/autftsYoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamBeyond 6 Seconds: https://tinyurl.com/autbssOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionk...

Unemployment and underemployment rates among autistic individuals reveal significant challenges in the job market. The podcast discusses emotional hurdles like interview anxiety and workplace dynamics that hinder success. There's a focus on communication barriers and how they contribute to workplace stress. Listeners are encouraged to share their own experiences, along with tips on tools that can enhance productivity and organizational skills. Creating supportive environments is emphasized as crucial for improvement.

Becca Lory Hector, JD Barker and a not-to-be-missed podcast: The Autistic Culture Podcast. Plus a personal observation about sensory sensitivities.Autistic Culture Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456Becca Lory Hector, Always Bring Your Sunglasses: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-my-autistic-brain/id1548001224?i=1000691102681Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspotInstagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Check out other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://tinyurl.com/authhcmThe Autistic Culture Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/auttacpFrom The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/autftsYoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamBeyond 6 Seconds: https://tinyurl.com/autbssOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionk...

Becca Lory Hector joins the podcast to share her experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic who struggled to hold a job and to manage her day-to-day life. She eventually learned why things were harder for her than for others. Hear Becca’s amazing story about life before and after learning she’s autistic.Becca's Website: https://beccalory.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeccaLoryHectorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeccaLoryHectorBook: https://www.amazon.com/Always-Bring-Your-Sunglasses-Invalidation/dp/B0D225G7QHCourse: http://alwaysbringyoursunglasses.com/courseSupport the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspotInstagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Check out other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://tinyurl.com/authhcmThe Autistic Culture Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/auttacpFrom The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/autftsYoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamBeyond 6 Seconds: https://tinyurl.com/autbssOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionk...

Do you love systems?In this episode of the author interview series Danielle Richard, an autistic graphic designer, talks about her book about systems. Many autistics have an affinity for systems and are good at designing and using them.Danielle’s book, System Redesign Handbook for a Humane Era: Harnessing 12,000 Years of Knowledge to Edit Systems for Human Thriving delves into the importance of designing systems that give us control and autonomy.Danielle talks about how school systems can be more flexible and relevant for autistics. She even shares three “moonshot” ideas for a better world.Check the links for special tools just for listeners and begin redesigning today!Danielle’s book: https://system-redesign.org/book/Danielle’s website: https://system-redesign.org/Resources:  https://system-redesign.org/brain/Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspotInstagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Check out other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://tinyurl.com/authhcmThe Autistic Culture Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/auttacpFrom The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/autftsYoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamBeyond 6 Seconds: https://tinyurl.com/autbssOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionk...

This is a special episode where you will hear the first fifteen minutes of Annie Kotowicz’s new book, What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic, Unpuzzling a Life on the Autism Spectrum. The book is available in both a text and audio version. Check the links below.Annie’s website: https://neurobeautiful.com/Book link: https://neurobeautiful.com/book/From Annie's website:This intimate and insightful mix of memoir and manifesto takes you inside an autistic mind, exploring the trials and triumphs of a life before and after diagnosis.How might it feel to be autistic? Why are autistic and non-autistic people so puzzling to one another? How does neuroscience explain the spectrum of autistic traits? And what could you discover about your own mind — neurotypical or neurodivergent — through learning about another?Written by an autistic author and narrated by an autistic actor, What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic offers help and hope to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the autism spectrum. It's a nuanced analysis of autistic thinking, an engaging guide to autistic thriving, and a beautiful celebration of autistic brains.Narrator: Meredith Aleigha WellsSupport the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspotInstagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Check out other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://tinyurl.com/authhcmThe Autistic Culture Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/auttacpFrom The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/autftsYoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamBeyond 6 Seconds: https://tinyurl.com/autbssOrion Kelly - That Autistic Guy https://www.youtube.com/@orionk...