Who AM I, Really? Autism and the Search for Self

Описание: For many autistic people—especially those diagnosed later in life—"Who am I?" isn't just a philosophical question. It's a personal one. A survival one.
In this episode of Autistic After Hours, we explore why so many autistic adults experience a delayed or fragmented sense of self, how masking and mis-recognition erode identity, and what it looks like to slowly, tenderly reclaim who you really are.
We’ll look at neurodiversity-affirming research on identity development, share lived experiences of unmasking, and reflect on what it means to reconnect with your preferences, values, and inner world—maybe for the first time.

Music/Sound credit: Abstract Fashion Pop" by QubeSounds

References:
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Davies, J., Cooper, K., Killick, E., Sam, E., Healy, M., Thompson, G., Mandy, W., Redmayne, B., & Crane, L. (2024). Autistic identity: A systematic review of quantitative research. Autism Research, 17(5), 874–897. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3105

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