Explore the lesser-known traits of autism, such as job interview struggles and silent suffering. Discover challenges in emotional expression, sensory sensitivities, and social interactions. Learn about difficulties in romantic relationships, literal thinking, and sensitivity to noise. Hear about preferences for comfortable clothing, struggles with fluorescent lights, and anxiety in social events.

Ryan Bush, author of Become Who You Are and Designing the Mind, discusses his journey of discovering his autism and how it impacted his identity. Topics include unmasking, understanding self-esteem and values, overcoming challenges, and trusting your own values and intuitions.

Meet Davies and Naomi Roberts, creators of award-winning earplugs for autistics. Discover the science behind Calmer® for sound sensitivities. Their journey to market and surprising wearer responses. Learn about the challenges faced and a version made for children. Noise effects explained and relief offered by Calmer®.

Reflecting on the challenges of anticipating consequences, lack of foresight in autistic individuals is explored. The connection between lack of foresight and executive function in the autistic brain is discussed. The concept of foresight in autistic perception is examined, challenging the notion that autistics lack foresight. The value of foresight is emphasized in preventing frustration, danger, and other consequences by understanding potential outcomes and learning from past experiences.

The podcast celebrates reaching 500,000 downloads and announces a new season with exciting plans for 2024, including interviews with Autistic Authors and the importance of listener feedback.

This podcast explores the challenges of self-diagnosis for autism and the difficulties faced by adults with autism in professional evaluations. It discusses the fear of social interactions, misconceptions about wanting friends, and the struggles in seeking validation and understanding. The episode also highlights the challenges of self-diagnosis and the lack of accessible diagnostic services for adult autistics.

The podcast discusses aphantasia, a condition that affects the ability to visualize images. They explore its links to autism, its impact on memory and perception, and coping strategies. The host shares personal experiences with visualization struggles and highlights ongoing scientific research on aphantasia.

Explore the significance of proprioception in understanding body position and movement, and how it affects daily activities. Learn about the variations of proprioception in autistic individuals through personal experiences. Discover the challenges faced by individuals with proprioception issues and the importance of understanding and accommodating these differences.

Explore the effects of different colored noises on sleep and relaxation, including white noise and pink noise. Discover the benefits of brown noise for sleep and cognitive function, as well as its potential for tinnitus relief. Learn how noise can be used to enhance sleep quality and reduce tinnitus symptoms.

The podcast explores common myths about autism, including the debunked connection between autism and vaccines. It also challenges misconceptions about autism, such as difficulties in making friends and the challenges faced by autistic women. The importance of support for high-functioning autistics is emphasized, highlighting the need for understanding and daily assistance.