🌎Understanding the Autism Spectrum 🌎

Mike and Kenzie sit down with Josh Rushford to discuss the Autism Spectrum, social media influencers faking Autism and self-diagnoses for attention, hyperfixations, savants, and Josh's hot takes on how Autism is reflected in media. Listen in and learn about what it's like living with Autism and how you can be a better friend to someone with ASD.

(00:00 - 01:04) Intro

(01:05 - 04:43) Failing Forward

(04:44 - 13:19) Josh Describes Autism and the Spectrum

(13:20 - 20:19) Overcoming Challenges with Autism

(20:20 - 33:17) Social Media Self-Diagnoses, Faking Autism for Attention, Dating, and Hyperfixation

(33:18 - 42:41) Brilliant Minds with ASD, Savants, and Autism Beyond Disability

(42:42 - 44:59) Finding the Line Between Funny & Offensive, Autism in Comedy

(45:00 - 49:17) Advice on How to be a Better Friend, Parent, or Coworker to People with Autism

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