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 and interviews of autistic guests! 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 with more than 1,000,000 downloads.
Meet My Autistic Brain
The Genius of How Sensory Processing Regulates the Nervous System
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Ever notice how nature calms you, music shifts your mood and soft textures make you feel amazing?
Sensory processing plays a role in how autistic adults experience the world—yet it’s often misunderstood. In this episode, Donna Redman and occupational therapist Cindy Duffy unpack what sensory processing really is, how it affects emotional regulation and behavior, and why so many autistic adults spend years masking sensory discomfort.
We talk about:
- What sensory processing is and how it works in the nervous system
- How sensory differences show up in autistic adults
- Masking sensory discomfort and the emotional cost of “looking fine”
- The connection between sensory overload and anxiety, agitation, and burnout
- How environment, nature, and art support sensory well-being
- Why awareness alone can dramatically reduce stress and self-blame
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The Secret Genius of Sensory Processing Quick Start Guide
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