Meet My Autistic Brain

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.

Explore the concept of interoception and its role in recognizing and regulating emotions for autistics, along with the lower awareness of physical bodies and perception of pain. Discover the connection between emotions and physical symptoms, and how improving interoception can aid in recognizing and connecting with emotions.

Exploring emotional sensitivity and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in the experiences of autistic individuals. Discussing the impact on relationships, daily lives, and self-esteem. Exploring potential treatments and the importance of understanding the autistic brain.

Explore the concept of systematizing in autism and how it can coexist with empathizing. Learn how creating effective systems can increase efficiency and reduce decision-making. Discover the power of systems and literal thinking in conserving energy. Find out how systems can streamline tasks and conserve human energy. Uncover the unique strengths of the autistic brain in developing innovative solutions through efficient systems and pattern perception.

This podcast explores the concepts of persistence and perseveration in relation to autism. It discusses the impacts of perseveration on social situations and task-switching, as well as strategies to manage it. The podcast also delves into the manifestations of perseveration in autism, such as fixation on certain topics and repetitive behaviors. The speaker emphasizes the need for more research on perseveration and encourages listeners to share their experiences.

The podcast explores the concept of autistic perfectionism and its impact on professional life. They discuss the challenges of striving for perfection and the importance of self-compassion in overcoming self-blame. The speaker shares their personal experience of striving for perfection and the negative impact it had on their well-being, highlighting the importance of embracing their neurodivergent identity and letting go of unrealistic expectations.

Explore the concept of the double empathy problem and critique of theory of mind. Discover how autistic and non-autistic people communicate and understand empathy. Understand the impact of the double empathy problem on relationships and societal participation. Learn about communication differences and the importance of effective communication for autistic individuals.