In this episode of “Femme on the Spectrum,” host Elizabeth explores the peculiar and often challenging dynamics faced by high-functioning autistic women within competitive families. Highlighting how honesty and loyalty can sometimes be exploited by…
Contact: Liz@lizbucher.com The podcast “Femme on the Spectrum” hosted by Elizabeth delves into the genetic and hereditary nature of autism, particularly from a female perspective. Elizabeth discusses how many women are diagnosed with autism later in…
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The podcast, “Femme on the Spectrum”, hosted by Elizabeth, dives into the realities of being an autistic adult. In the episode, she discusses how she and others with autism perceive social cues and how misunderstandings may arise from it. Elizabeth…
“Femme on the Spectrum,” hosted by Elizabeth, explores the significant yet often overlooked link between autism and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Delving into the science behind autism, the episode uncovers how neurodivergent individuals are…
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In this episode of “Femme on the Spectrum”, Elizabeth opens up about the intricacies of friendships for autistic women, uncovering how they require deep, meaningful connections and value honesty and loyalty. She delves into the concept of ‘masking’…
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Sources:
Weiss, J. A., & Fardella, M. A. (2018). Trauma and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Review of Research and Clinical Implications. Autism Research.
Zablotsky, B., Bradshaw, C. P., Anderson, C. M., & Law, P. A. (2013). The association between…
In this insightful and empowering episode of Femme on the Spectrum, hosted by Liz Bucher, the intersections of Roe v. Wade, autism, and bodily autonomy are explored in-depth. Liz discusses her heightened sense of justice, sparked by her neurodivergent…
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In this episode of the Femme on the Spectrum podcast, Elizabeth provides a comprehensive exploration of what it means to be a woman on the autism spectrum. She delves into understanding autism, its signs, the impact of masking, and the correlation…
In the podcast episode “Femme on the Spectrum,” Elizabeth delves into the world of neurodiversity, discussing the struggles and triumphs of living with high-functioning autism and ADHD. She elaborates on the concept of “masking,” a survival tactic…
In this episode of “Femme on the Spectrum,” Elizabeth discusses the challenges of growing up neurodivergent in a neurotypical family, facing constant misunderstandings, judgments, and a constant pressure to be seen as “normal.” She also confronts…
