Autism Isn’t What You Think: A Neuro-Strengths Perspective on Behavior & Connection

Описание: Misunderstood characters show up in nearly every movie we love — from Batman, Wonder, and The Elephant Boy to The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We celebrate stories about difference… yet in real life, we often misinterpret autistic behavior as refusal, defiance, or “being difficult.”

In today’s video, Staci (Speech-Language Pathologist) and Susan (autistic retired Occupational Therapist) unpack why autistic behaviors are so often misunderstood and what happens when we shift from judging behavior to observing the differences that matter — how someone learns, processes, relates, and communicates.

If you're a parent, teacher, therapist, or someone who wants to truly understand autism, this will help you see behavior through a new lens.

TIMESTAMPS (optional but boosts SEO)

00:00 Look for differences, not sameness
00:40 Meet Staci & Susan
01:50 The Penguin quote that started this conversation
02:10 Why movies about misunderstood characters resonate
03:50 Why autistic behavior gets misread
06:00 Invisible disabilities & subconscious bias
08:00 What observing tells you
10:00 Curiosity over correction
11:20 Shifting from “behavior” to “barrier”
12:20 The heart of Neuro-Strengths-Based Support

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Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired Occupational Therapist, whose lifelong passion has been understanding the brain. Together with Staci Neustadt, a Neurodivergent Speech-Language Pathologist and parent coach, we bring both professional expertise and lived experience to reframe how autism is understood and supported.

Our mission is simple: to help parents, teachers, therapists, and professionals connect with autistic individuals by recognizing neurological differences, building on strengths, and creating meaningful support systems.

On this channel, you’ll find:
*Practical strategies for supporting autistic children, teens, and adults
*Neurodiversity-affirming perspectives from autistic and professional voices
*Tools for parents, educators, and therapists to better understand behavior, sensory *processing, executive functioning, and communication
*Resources that highlight autistic strengths and shift away from compliance-based approaches

We believe autism is not something to “fix”—it’s something to understand. By learning how autistic brains process, communicate, and connect, you can create stronger relationships and supportive environments at home, in schools, and in therapy.

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