Space to be: A Neurodivergents POV

Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist chats with Dustin, a 22-year-old autistic adult who shares his personal experiences and insights about living with autism. He discusses his late diagnosis at 19 and how it has impacted his life. Dustin highlights the challenges he faced in school, particularly with the structured system, which often led to feelings of overwhelm and frustration. He also talks about his mother's proactive approach in helping him manage his symptoms and how she continues to support him as an adult.

Dustin shares his struggles with emotional regulation, particularly in situations that involve audiovisual stimuli, and how he uses techniques like "flow through life" to manage his daily tasks. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and accommodating individual differences in people with autism, rather than trying to fit them into a standardized mold.

Throughout the conversation, Dustin emphasizes the need for more awareness and acceptance of autism, particularly among neurotypical individuals. He hopes that by sharing his story, he can help others better understand and support autistic individuals in their daily lives

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