Meet My Autistic Brain
What is it like to find out late in life that you are autistic? The Autistic Woman talks about life experiences and how autistic traits affect her as an adult. You'll hear personal stories, opinions about research and the importance of autistic voices. Includes some fun stuff too! This podcast is primarily for adult autistics and their family and friends. It's one of the top 0.5% most popular shows globally as ranked by Listen Score.
Meet My Autistic Brain
11 Reasons It's Good to Know You're Autistic
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Autism can come as a surprise for many people. It’s often defined by its limitations. There are positive things that happen after someone learns they’re autistic. Take 4 minutes to hear 11 good things!
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11 reasons it’s good to know you’re autistic…
Most of us know that autism isn’t all bad despite how it’s often portrayed. For many, finding out we’re autistic starts a process of discovery of the things that make us unique. What are some of the good reasons to learn whether we are autistic? Stick around to find out.
Some interesting things happen after a person has had the chance to adjust to being autistic. I’ve found that there are some reasons I find it good to know. Here’s a list of some of them (not in any particular order):
11-Knowing gives me the courage to be open about some of my traits. For example, telling someone I don’t eat a certain food.
10-I no longer wonder if there is something wrong with me because I don’t see it as if there is. I have an understanding of why it’s hard to make friends, why I adjust the thermostat so often and why I’m so good at research.
9-I don’t make myself meet other people’s expectations. That rarely worked anyway.
8-The expectations I put on myself have changed. I’m easier on myself for what I can’t control.
7-I don’t need to read self-help books any more. They don’t have all the answers.
6-I have an explanation for things, like I can be naive, that I think people are fair, that I give people another chance and another, that I believe in justice, that I try to see the best in others etc.
5-Some of the things I like about myself are actually autistic traits. Like seeing things in a way that others don’t, coming up with creative solutions, enjoying the little things in life like the scent of a rose.
4-I’m still learning about and sharing my new special interest, autism.
3-I’m not alone. There are others who think like I do.
2-I’m opening up a bit more. I’m getting a little better at conversation because I’m masking less so I have the energy to give something meaningful to a relationship.
1-I know who I am more than I ever have before.
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