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This Can’t be Autism
by Doug Scibeck
A writer rather late in life diagnosed with autism taking through what that means. Talks about autism, masking, what changes come from being diagnosed; and about writing, books, and stories.
Episodes
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S 2 Ep 2 Fear of Success
S 2 Ep 2 Fear of Success Do we face the demands of our success the same way? Do we use it as an excuse or explanation for failure? What is the cloud to the silver lining of success?
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S2 Ep 1 - Representation
We are not all a brilliant doctor, so how does autistic representation in the media affect how neurodiversity is perceived? Is it good or stereotypical?
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Ep 12: Imposter Syndrome
Writers all get imposter syndrome, the feeling we are not good but are just tolerated, but autistics can have that feeling about life and being human.
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Ep 11: Accommodations
Do you need more time to do your job? Do you think your boss thinks badly of you for it? What are ND accommodations and how do you feel about them.
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Ep 10: Burnouts and Meltdowns
Ever feel just stuck? I forgot to mention it so that’s how stuck things are, but burnout is a real thing for autistics.
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Books and Representation
Representation is important, and how autistics are portrayed in literature influences how we are understood and perceived.
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Ep 9: Blame
For what do you blame your autism? A brief invitation to discuss if autism’s the root of troubles, or should it be.
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Ep 8: Emotions
A ramble on some emotional aspects of autism; jealousy of others, anger at inabilities, confusion at misunderstandings. Feel free to reply at [email protected]
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Ep 7: On Suicide
This episode deals with a sensitive topic. These are some thoughts on what might motivate some people and how society thinks of suicidal ideation.
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Ep 6: Gifts
Everyone, Autistic and Allistic alike, have gifts and talents to appreciate. Let’s talk about autistic special interests and how they can be better understood and treasured.
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Ep 5: Justice
Thought on autistic sense of Justice as well as random thoughts on society.
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Ep 4: imposter syndrome and the great gulf
It’s an artist thing, yes; but feeling as if you’re not quite getting it can also be a barrier to connecting as one person to another.
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Episode Three: Off-Cuff - stories and books
Join the one sided conversation on writing, friends, writing friends, books, and stories. All of which is unscripted.
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Terms and fears
Some thoughts on masking and my reasons for not being completely open with my diagnosis.
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Introduction - hopes and goals
Some background about me, why I’m doing this, how I got the title, and what I look to get out of this experiment.
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A writer rather late in life diagnosed with autism taking through what that means. Talks about autism, masking, what changes come from being diagnosed; and about writing, books, and stories.
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This Can’t be Autism is created and hosted by Doug Scibeck.
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