Last updated on November 26, 2023
Podcast 0040; Season 04, Episode 04; September 22, 2020
The quirky, witty, caffeinated, and bearded Australian media personality Ben Sorensen talks with us about humor, masking, and life-hacking. Follow Ben at BenSorensen1 on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Ben Sorensen:
- https://www.bensorensen1.com
- https://www.facebook.com/BenSorensen1/
- https://allmylinks.com/bensorensen1
Being True to the Autistic You
“Successful” autistics spend a lot of time and energy masking, trying to fit in with neurotypical classmates, colleagues, and others in our lives. But, guess what? So do the “unsuccessful” autistics! Most of us are exhausted by this impulse to hide our autistic traits, anticipating rejection. We expect problems in school and at work. If others would listen to our needs and compromise with us, we could be our authentic selves more often.
Transcription (still) in Progress
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