EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 47 MIN
Late Diagnosed: The Cost of Fixing What Was Never Broken with Gazit Chaya Nkosi
from Leta's Tap Styles (And My Autistic Life) · host Leta and Amanda
Send us Fan MailHost Amanda Trisdale and teenage co-host Leta welcome Gazit Chaya Nkosi — autistic adult, former speech therapist, and nervous system coach — fresh off receiving her official autism diagnosis. Gazit shares what it's like to spend a lifetime being told you're "too sensitive" or "too difficult," only to discover you were autistic all along. Together they explore the harm of ABA therapy, why AAC devices must never be taken away, the physical health realities of autism that most parents don't know about, and how dance became a lifeline for so many neurodivergent people. Find Gazit at https://anexperiencer.com IG: @gazitchayankosi Support the nonprofit dance company Leta founded. This April Autistic Wings Dance Company is running an Adopt a Dancer fundraiser. Adopt a dancer and learn more at https://autisticwingsdancecompany.org Want to be a guest? Message Amanda on PodMatch: podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/letastapstylesguestappLeta's Tap Styles And My Autistic Life is part of the PodMatch Podcasting Network.
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Send us Fan Mail Host Amanda Trisdale and teenage co-host Leta welcome Gazit Chaya Nkosi — autistic adult, former speech therapist, and nervous system coach — fresh off receiving her official autism diagnosis. Gazit shares what it's like to spend a lifetime being told you're "too sensitive" or "too difficult," only to discover you were autistic all along. Together they explore the harm of ABA therapy, why AAC devices must never be taken away, the physical health realities of autism that most ...
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