EPISODE · May 8, 2024 · 53 MIN
Neurodiverse Universe & Autism Acceptance
from Let's Pick This Up Next Week · host LPTUNW
Join us on Let's Pick This Up Next Week for a candid chat on neurodiversity. In this episode, Dee and DJ dive into their personal journeys with autism. DJ shares their self-discovery of being on the autism spectrum, sparking a discussion on the challenges of diagnosis and the importance of self-identification. Dee & DJ debunk misconceptions around autism traits like stimming and echolalia, stressing the need for respectful language. From empathy in therapy to the history of autism diagnosis, they explore diverse aspects of acceptance. Personal anecdotes shed light on sensory sensitivities and the controversial ABA therapy. Tune in for insightful conversations that illuminate the need for acceptance, understanding, and support within the autistic community.
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Join us on Let's Pick This Up Next Week for a candid chat on neurodiversity. In this episode, Dee and DJ dive into their personal journeys with autism. DJ shares their self-discovery of being on the autism spectrum, sparking a discussion on the challenges of diagnosis and the importance of self-identification. Dee & DJ debunk misconceptions around autism traits like stimming and echolalia, stressing the need for respectful language. From empathy in therapy to the history of autism diagnosis, they explore diverse aspects of acceptance. Personal anecdotes shed light on sensory sensitivities and the controversial ABA therapy. Tune in for insightful conversations that illuminate the need for acceptance, understanding, and support within the autistic community.
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