Meet My Autistic Brain

Rerun: Shutdowns

The Autistic Woman™

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You’re done and you don’t know why. The brain is turned off and no words come to mind. You might not move. You might cry. You might be desperate to be alone. This is what shutdown feels like. How do you recognize a shutdown and is there anything you can do to prevent it? This episode has some answers.


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June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together


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