Autism In Women with Mom On The Spectrum

What is it like to be an Autistic woman? What are the signs of Autism in girls? What is dating like for an Autistic woman?
Taylor Heaton ‪@MomontheSpectrum‬ is the owner of the popular Autism KZbin channel Mom On The Spectrum which is closing on 40k subscribers at the time of recording. Taylor also coordinates peer support groups and does group and 1-2-1 coaching with Autistic clients across the globe.
Taylor's Links - linktr.ee/momonthespectrum // My Links - linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK
Diagnosed at 31 with Autism, as well as ADHD and Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Taylor goes into the reasons she started her KZbin channel and how being open on the internet helped her accept and explore her own diagnosis.
They kick off the conversation they dive deep into their experiences at high school, being overachievers and subject to bullying in school, they talk about the manipulation and social harassment they experienced from neurotypical women in their schools. Taylor explains the issues around puberty, particularly the emotional, hormonal and physical changes to women's bodies that can really aggravate someone sensory-wise.
Mom On The Spectrum talks about her experience of social expectations as a woman in Texas, being expected to host, cater and open her house to people in the area - something I think many Autistic people would find overwhelming. She goes on to talk about the tendency of other women to gossip about others, and how uncomfortable it made her feel to be a part of it.
Maintaining friendships and relationships can be a difficult task for many autistic individuals, especially with a neurotypical partner who doesn't understand the ins and outs of Autism. Thomas and Taylor highlight the issue of managing your own social battery with the needs of people in their lives.
Neurodiverse relationships and dating provide a whole host of difficulties... struggling to navigate flirting, reading cues of interest, managing physical touch needs and double empathy. They both agree that all relationships require lots of communication, but neurodiverse relationships may require a lot more work from both sides.
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[@wolfdreams2000]

2nd show of yours I've watched today! But I've been watching Taylor for a bit over a year since she literally showed up in my feed one day-love her. Having never considered that I might be autistic, the "nudge" hit me. Finally, at 62 years old, I was diagnosed with adhd this past summer, and I am literally in the beginning diagnostic process for ASD. Thanks for your show, and having Taylor on!😊

[@Authentistic-ism]

Thank you so much for validating my need for continuous, natural speech content. I can't even understand how people consume tiktok

[@Linemor777]

Same here; High achieving female with anxiety, depression and finally total burnout. I’ve constantly Been looking for answers to my struggles and what felt like a very fragmented life! But only when I researched and realized all those parts of me I’ve been battling so hard to *overcome* all my life, were autistic traits and a PART of me, my entire life made sense and I felt this crazy relief. I just knew deep deep down that this was me. And for the first time in my life, all those different parts of me FIT together as a whole. Like my ADHD is an explanation of how I do things - but autism is who I *am*… Waiting for an official assessment at the moment, and anxious that the dr. will understand me! :/

[@Linemor777]

Having women with autism speaking about their personal experience is SO important when the medical definition and research is based on the male version of autism! So great to listen to this podcast 🙏🏻

[@ThomasHenley]

Hey Line! Glad you are enjoying the episode. Thank you for sharing your experiences, I know late-diagnosis can be a whirlwind and a gift at the same time

[@MomontheSpectrum]

@@Linemor777 I'm glad this episode was helpful to you Line! Sending you good vibes for the assessment process.

[@themekfrommars]

Thanks both. I want to add that Taylor goes into topics in a very considered, well structured and extremely thorough manner 👍

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Thanks Andrew! I appreciate your comment.

[@Krista-388]

I related to your story a lot. Thank you for sharing

[@susanbeever5708]

Excellent conversation that helps us all more clearly understand ourselves. Thank you both.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

You're welcome Susan. Thank you for your comment.

[@gamerchristina1079]

My heart thanks you both!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️‼️

[@turtleanton6539]

😊😊😊😊