Kristen explores the controversial world of trigger warnings. Despite good intentions, research indicates they may actually do more harm than good. Trigger warnings are like offering someone a raincoat in a hurricane; they just don't help. Check out the full episode for all the surprising details ..read more

I just hopped on the Patreon bandwagon to share some top-secret stuff. I need your input — what exclusive content floats your boat? Your wish is my command, so spill the beans in this quick poll ..read more

Kristen delves into neural pruning, synesthesia, and autism. She once again struggles with pronunciation and takes a lighthearted dig at Google Translate. Kristen reflects on her personal journey with burnout and other annoying things. She advocates for inclusive language in autism research, challenging the deficit model that is still pervasive. The episode covers synaptic pruning, synesthesia, and other neurological aspects of autism ..read more

Trissa, an autistic parent with ADHD, provides helpful tips and suggestions for autistic parents who are raising neurodivergent children ..read more

Kristen made an appearance on the Autistic Tidbits and Tangents podcast, hosted by Dr. Kara Dymond and Bruce Petherick ..read more

Autistic burnout is very different from the work-related burnout that non-autistics experience. In this episode, I cover the official definition of autistic burnout, how autistic burnout differs from non-autistic burnout, the latest research on this topic, how burnout relates to shutdown and social hangover, and more. I also discuss my own experiences with burnout and some strategies for avoiding it ..read more

Dr. Kim Sage is a 55-year-old California-based therapist just finding out that she is likely autistic. She joins me to discuss her journey, the overlap of narcissism and autism in some families, and much more ..read more

Feeling like a fraud or a fake autistic is so common in those who are diagnosed as autistic in adulthood. But what exactly is autistic impostor syndrome ..read more

We did it! We made the final slate of The People's Choice Podcast Awards! Here's all we know so far and some details about the awards ceremony ..read more

Are you ready to navigate the intricate maze of adult autism diagnosis? I've developed this content to help support your quest for answers ..read more