091 - Sexual Identity & Sensory Integration with Sexologist Angela Locashio

Sensory Integration specialist and sexologist Angela Locashio is joining me today for a conversation in the Autistic Sex Series on Sexual identity, sensory integration and more.  We even discuss sex in the “empty nest” and intersectional thinking. “When we know our sensory needs we can communicate it to others, ask them for help and they will.”  -Angela Locashio Mind Your Autistic Brain Talk Show hosted by The Social Autie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified Autistic ADHDer, ND Thought Leader, Champion of Change in the Neurodistinct Workforce Movement and a Mom to 2 ND teens and partner to an amazing man. Did I mention I am in YEAR THREE of THRIVING living Burnout, Meltdown and Shutdown FREE?  I am finally off the Chronic Cycle Burnout Loop after 40 years! Each week I have a conversation with another late identified autistic, who shares their voice, experiences and journey with you or I am sharing steps from my signature Burnout To Thriving Method to help you go from Struggling Burned Out Autistic to living your Best Thriving Life without Masking all day in relationships or work. If you are on the Chronic Cycle Burnout Loop of Death, Burnout To Thriving, is the answer that will give you the process and the structure to live your best life now. Learn More about Burnout To Thriving by getting your FREE Download- Top 20 Warning Signs You May Be In Autistic Burnout: https://socialautie.ck.page/af5e10de27 Help your friend who is just starting their autism journey and share the show with them too.  We all need a helping hand and a friend looking out for us.  Be that friend. I look forward to hearing what you’ve learned each week. Share in the comments or on Instagram. Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com Connect with me & the MYAB Community on: Instagram @Mind_Your_Autistic_Brain https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_autistic_brain/ GUEST Contact INFO: Angela Locashio: Discord: https://discord.mamapistachio.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelalocashio/ Resources Free Booklet full of tips to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and stop the stress response cycle: https://mamapistachio.com/dragons Adult Sensory Checklist (easy online checklist): https://mamapistachio.com/checklist Sensory Recommendations: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WaXAbunfbYaoK1TTkKqldJgnJg0vB17pwjD2ATEawag/copy Understanding the 8 (not just 5) senses: https://www.mamapistachio.com/blog/the-8-senses