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Weâve waited for decades for an autism assessment tool that reflects the experiences of adult women. The older diagnostic tools based on research of autistic boys left many of us misdiagnosed, overlooked, or completely missed.
Dr. Rebecca Evanko set out to change that. After her own diagnosis at age 47, she used her background in cognitive linguistics, clinical practice and research to create an autism screening instrument developed specifically for adult women. Itâs based on womenâs personal experiences. Itâs called WRADIANCE© Instrument and Protocol and is going into Phase III Clinical Trial.
In this episode Rebecca also explains why the words clinicians choose can dramatically change an assessment outcome, how autistic burnout is often mistaken for personality disorders, and why traits like heightened pattern recognition and focused persistence deserve recognition as autistic strengths rather than symptoms to be explained away.
The conversation also turns to identity after diagnosis, the grief many late-diagnosed women experience, and why therapies that include the bodyânot just the intellectâcan play an important role in healing. Rebecca shares how equine-assisted therapy can help autistic women connect thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in ways that traditional talk therapy often cannot.
In this episode:
The words a real psych evaluation used to describe an autistic woman and what they actually meanWhy cognitive linguistics â the study of how thought and language shape each other â explains so much of why women get missedWhat existing autism assessments overlook about adult womenHow autistic pattern recognition can appear as "intuition"The womenâs autistic strengths that deserve greater recognitionWhat horses can reveal about emotional regulation that talk-therapy alone cannotAnd more that would make this list much too longDr. Rebecca Evankoâs website
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In this episode youâll hear from Tanya Roberts about Mindfulness Done Differently. For those of us who find meditation and mindfulness difficult Tanya has a solution. She teaches a method that works for autistic people by taking sensory needs into account. She also created a supportive community of other autistics who are learning and practicing these skills.
Next, Tanya answers four unique questions about being an autistic woman. She shares deeply personal insights about her life now and before knowing she is autistic.
Website: Mindfulness Done Differently
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The medical system wasn't built for women who ask too many questions, need more time, or leave an exam still wanting answers. As a result many women have learned not to trust their bodies and their needs. Nikki Vinckier, a Physicianâs Assistant, spent a decade working in medical care before she decided to write the manual it didnât come with.
This conversation is not just about what's broken, but about what you can actually do about it before your next appointment.
In this episode youâll hear:
How the history of reproductive healthcare still shows up in exam rooms todayWhat medical gaslighting is and why autistic women are especially vulnerableWhy a clinician canât address your health issues during your annual exam How to communicate symptoms when the one-to-ten scale makes no sense for your brainThe approach that gets you care in an autistic-friendly environmentWhat trauma-informed care looks like in practice Why you don't have to disclose that you're autistic, and what to say insteadGrounding techniques for exam rooms and waiting roomsNikki's book: We Deserve More: Why Health Care is Broken and What You Can Do About It
The We Deserve More Workbook: A Companion for Navigating Your Reproductive Healthcare
Take Back Trust: Nikki's platform for visit prep, reproductive health information, and combating medical misinformation.
Find Nikki: All social media platforms at @NikkiVinck
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Allie Memery never imagined that a late autism diagnosis at age 57 could be the launching pad for a whole new, satisfying life. In this episode she talks about the thing that became her special interest, the path to self-regulation and the social life that she couldnât have expected.
She did it all while handling menopause, taking care of her aging mother and facing her own personal challenges.
Alllie talks candidly about:
How menopause amplified her sensory sensitivities long before she had any framework to understand whyThe physical toll of years of unaccommodated autistic needs â and how the body keeps scoreWhat it took to actually slow down when you've masked for decadesThe unexpected source of regulation and community she discovered after her diagnosisHow her life was changed by a nature-inspired special interestThe peer support she now offers other late-diagnosed adults, and why she built it the way she didThis one is practical, honest, and genuinely warm â exactly what you want from someone who's a few steps ahead on a path you might just be starting.
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What does thriving actually look like for a late-diagnosed autistic adult?
Alexis Kruel gives a pretty specific answer from a life of contradictions.
Alexis is a commercial model and actor who was diagnosed autistic at 53 and ADHD shortly after. But this isn't really a diagnosis story. It's a story about what happens when your whole life suddenly plays back differently, and every awkward moment, every friendship that went cold, every dinner party you wanted to escape, finally makes sense.
She's built a life that genuinely fits her brain. In this conversation she talks about how she did it â and what she'd tell anyone who's still figuring that out.
In this episode:
The video that stopped her cold and started everythingSensory life in the 70s â polyester, crinolines, a doomed trip to Stride RiteWhy she was simultaneously popular yet seen as âdifferentâHow the fear of being seen inspired her to become a modelHow two autistic people built a marriage that works â and why she thinks that's not an accidentHer advice for finding your comfort after late diagnosisFind Alexis:
Instagram & TikTok: @alexiskruel_official
YouTube & Facebook: Alexis Kruel
Alexis Kruel website
Resources mentioned:
@whileyouwonderau theartofautism.com Prosper Health â telehealth autism assessments for adultsSupport the show
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Have you ever felt like the world's volume is turned all the way up â and no one else seems to notice?
For autistic people, sound sensitivity isn't just a quirk or an overreaction. It's a daily, exhausting reality. In this episode, youâll hear what it actually feels like when everyday sounds become unbearable â and learn the science behind why it happens.
In this episode:
Why between 50â70% of autistic people experience sound sensitivity at some point in their livesThe elements of sound that can push an autistic brain into overdrive: frequency, duration, quantity, repetition, and volumeWhat's happening in your brain when a disturbing noise sends your nervous system into fight-or-flightWhy the common advice to "just get used to it" can actually make things worse for autistic peoplePractical tools and strategies that can help â from noise-canceling headphones to acoustic wall panels to earplug alternativesMeet My Autistic Brain is a podcast for late-discovered autistics and anyone who wants to understand what life on the spectrum really looks like â no filters, no sugarcoating.
Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this one.
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Did you know that AuDHD is its own unique experience, not just autism plus ADHD co-existing? In this episode Megan Griffith, author of Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive and Thrive as an Adult with Autism and ADHD, gives us the inside look at AuDHD from her lived experience. Some of the things Megan talks about:
Why AuDHD is its own unique experience, not just autism plus ADHD stacked on top of each otherHow autism and ADHD can mask each other, leading to late or missed diagnosesPractical advice on employment, salary negotiation, and finding work that fuels rather than drains youWhy autism and ADHD are often misunderstood as behavioral issues instead of neurodevelopmental disabilitiesMisdiagnosis and what to look for in an autism/ADHD assessmentLearning to make accommodations instead of trying to âfixâ yourselfWhy many autistic and ADHD people struggle with self-trustThereâs so much more!
The book: Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive and Thrive as an Adult with Autism and ADHD
The Neurocuriousity Club
Megan Griffith website
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Something a little different this week! Natalie Diggins, former guest and author of the Autistic Adults Toolbox, reached out with a guest suggestion for the show â and that guest was me. So we turned the tables, and Natalie took over the hosting chair.
In this episode, Natalie pulls back the curtain and asks the questions I usually ask everyone else. We talk about how and why I started this podcast as a sitting judge â anonymously, and with a lot of hope â and what it was like to finally have an explanation for a lifetime of feeling different. We also dig into the moment that changed everything for me, how my understanding of autism has shifted over the years, and what I've learned from the incredible guests and listeners who have been part of this journey.
We also get into:
What it's like to keep your autistic identity private when your whole life requires maskingWhy I don't think we can "learn our way out of" autism â and why that's actually okayThe episodes and topics that have resonated most with listenersNavigating jury duty as an autistic personWhat's coming up next for the showSupport the show:
Leave a five-star review on Apple PodcastsComment or ask a question on SpotifySupport on [Patreon / Ko-Fi / PayPal]Share this episode with someone who will benefitSupport the show
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Letâs be honest. Youâre tired of friendships not working out and convinced they never will. Maybe you donât try anymore and who could blame you? But donât give up before you hear this episode with Caroline Maguire, author of the just-released book, Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults. This is not the same old advice we hear. These are step-by-step details about how to make it happen. From walking into a room full of strangers to keeping a friendship going Caroline tells us how to leverage our neurodivergent traits. Ready to learn how to be a good friend? Listen now.
Caroline's website
The book: Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults
Caroline's YouTube Channel
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In this episode therapist, author and autistic woman Sharon O'Connor shares her deeply personal journey to a late autism diagnosis and the burnout that changed everything.
Sharon shares what it was like to begin recognizing herself in her young son's autism evaluation, how two dramatically different diagnostic assessments shaped her understanding and how she has healed from autistic burnout.
Topics covered in this episode include:
What it's like to receive an autism diagnosis as an adult, and why the diagnostic experience matters as much as the outcomeThe relationship between masking and autistic burnout â and why burnout is never a personal failureEarly warning signs that burnout may be approachingWhy energy is the foundation of autistic life, and how sensitivity to others' emotions is often a form of self-protectionHow burnout affects our sense of identity Practical suggestions for managing burnout when leaving a demanding job simply isn't an optionWhy connection with other autistic people can be transformativeWhat life can look like on the other side of burnoutWebsite: SharonKOConnor.com
Book: Healing Autistic Burnout â available in print, e-book, and audiobook https://a.co/d/028qGW4a
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If youâve been curious about how AI might actually help neurodivergent peopleânot just in theory, but in real, everyday lifeâthis is an episode you wonât want to miss.
This special episode is from a podcast Iâm genuinely excited to share with you called Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Rae brings in expertsâscientists, doctors, and researchersâand together they go beyond the headlines to explore whatâs really true about how neurodivergent brains work.
In this featured episode, âWhat Could the AI Boom Mean For Neurodivergent People?â, the conversation is especially relevant. It looks at how AI can be used in meaningful, practical waysâparticularly in the workplaceâand how it can function as powerful assistive technology for neurodivergent people and those with disabilities.
This is one of those episodes where you come away with both insight and possibilityâreal ideas you can think about, and maybe even try.
Thereâs so much more in the conversation, and Iâm really glad I get to share it with you. Take a listen and see what stands out for you.
Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson
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Meet Ryan Bush author of Become Who You Are and Designing the Mind. Hear how learning heâs autistic led him to a better understanding of himself and how we can all become who we truly are.
Become Who You Are is for everyone. Itâs a must-read for late-diagnosed autistics whoâve spent a lifetime wanting to know.
Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Become-Who-You-Are-Self-Esteem/dp/1737846241/ref=monarch_sidesheet?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theautistic05-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=5da2b9245809a6ac087a2b51b6712b9f&camp=1789&creative=9325
Learn more about the bookRyan Bush website
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Step into the complex world of Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum with author Sarah Hendrickx. She talks about why autism is often missed in women and girls and how traits can differ. Youâll hear her own personal story of late diagnosis and how it has impacted her life.
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Can being autistic make a person a great detective? According to writer Tim Sullivan the answer is yes. Heâs created a main character, Detective Sergeant George Cross, whose sense of justice, attention to detail and systematic approach to crime-solving gives him a distinct advantage. In an authentic portrayal of an autistic character Tim reveals why he writes about George and tells how George has become an endearing character in his books. This Cambridge-educated, screenwriter-turned-novelist demonstrates the importance of acceptance and the qualities that make autistics shine.
Tim Sullivan's Websites: US UK
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Have you thought about unmasking, i.e. telling people youâre autistic, by advocating for diversity? Hereâs one story about how unmasking played out, including:
The blank looks, the self-doubt, and the mental replay afterwardWhether advocacy is worth the emotional costThe tension between staying safe behind the mask⊠or speaking plainlyIf youâve ever left a room and replayed every word, wondering if you revealed too much â this conversation is for you!
Link to the story about Justice Kevin Dougherty of Pennsylvania who advocates for training judges about autism: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/pa-supreme-court-justice-eyes-reforms-to-serve-those-on-autism-spectrum.html
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In this conversation, author, screenwriter and teacher Claire McGowan shares what itâs been like to receive an autism diagnosis at 43 â and how that discovery is reshaping her understanding of her life, identity, and creative work.
In this episode, we discuss:
Claireâs late autism diagnosis and the path that led to itThe mix of grief, anger, relief, and curiosity that followedGrowing up in Northern Ireland in the 80s and why autism wasnât on the radarSensory overwhelm â from public transport to event spacesHyperfocus, productivity, and writing 28 books in 14 yearsWhat Claire hopes will change in how society supports autistic adultsClaire also shares about the importance of talking about neurodiversity.
Claire McGowan website https://www.clairemcgowan.co.uk/
Claireâs book The Other Couple https://www.clairemcgowan.co.uk/books
Claire on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clairemcgowanwriter
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Autism affects how autistics experience relationships by definition. Some of the best traits can either lead to problems or support us in succeeding. In this episode youâll learn about why autistics pick the wrong partner and how you can change it. Itâs a thoughtful episode about relationships, compatibility, and learning what to notice.
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Unmasking is an ongoing process of noticing when weâre performing, deciding what serves us, and making gradual adjustments, according to Essy Knopf therapist and author of âUnmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Backâ. Essy shares his autism diagnosis at 25 and later recognition of ADHD, highlighting how masking and non-stereotypical presentations delayed identification. In this conversation Essy shares about:
Internalized ableism Conditional self-worth Burnout, and The difficulty of forming authentic connections while performing for acceptance.This episode offers a grounded discussion of identity, self-advocacy, and living more intentionally as a neurodivergent adult.
Book: Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back
Website: https://essyknopf.com
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In this episode I chat with Natalie Diggins, technologist and author of The Autistic Adult's Toolbox. Natalie gives step-by-step strategies and tools that work for autistics. From parties to friendships to doctorâs appointments Natalie shares the toolbox she developed using her systems approach to problem solving. Youâll learn how to have a plan before socializing, how to save energy for what matters and how to recognize your limits. Using checklists, questionnaires, planners and scripts Leslie helps you find out what you really want and how to get there. Get all the details from the ingenious Natalie Diggins.
Some of what you'll learn about:
*How to prepare for a doctor's appointment or medical procedure
*How to comfortably handle social situations
*Three key strategies to make friendships easier
Natalie's book: The Autistic Adult's Toolbox
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Every day autistic people face the big question. We can stay hidden or we can be real. Thereâs no right or wrong answerâŠexcept maybe this one time?
When have you been in a situation like this and what did you choose? Write to me at [email protected]
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