Autism 

Introduction (0:00 - 1:30)


Hello and welcome to today's podcast episode where we'll be discussing creative autistic people.
Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder that affects social communication, behavior, and sensory processing, but it can also come with strengths and talents that are often overlooked.
In this episode, we'll be exploring the creative side of autism and showcasing some of the remarkable work that autistic individuals have produced.


The link between creativity and autism (1:30 - 6:00)

Many autistic people have a unique way of seeing the world, which can lend itself to creative pursuits.
The link between creativity and autism has been studied for decades, and some researchers have found that autistic individuals have a higher likelihood of having exceptional creative abilities than the general population.
This could be due to the fact that autistic individuals have a tendency to think outside the box, have strong attention to detail, and have a deep passion for their interests.


Examples of creative autistic people (6:00 - 20:00)

Let's take a look at some examples of creative autistic people and their work.
First, we have Temple Grandin, who is a renowned animal behaviorist and autism advocate. Grandin's unique perspective as an autistic person has given her insight into the way animals think and behave, and she has used this knowledge to improve animal welfare in the farming industry.
Another example is Dena Gassner, who is an autistic writer and advocate. Gassner uses her writing skills to promote autism acceptance and understanding, and she has published several books and articles on the subject.
We also have Daniel Tammet, who is a British writer and savant. Tammet has written several books about his life as an autistic savant, including "Born on a Blue Day," which details his incredible ability to memorize pi to over 22,000 digits.
Finally, we have Stephen Wiltshire, who is an autistic artist. Wiltshire has a photographic memory and has been able to create incredibly detailed drawings of cities from memory.
 Stephen Wiltshire is a well-known British architectural artist who can draw a landscape from memory after viewing it once. According to his website, when Wiltshire was a child, he was nonverbal but learned to communicate by drawing animals and cars. After having his art supplies taken away, Wiltshire uttered his first word, “paper,” and was able to speak fluently by age 9. Before he had turned 18, Wiltshire received commissions from the British Prime Minister for his drawings, was featured in various shows, took part in drawing tours at several landmarks across the globe and published three books.

Challenges facing creative autistic people (20:00 - 25:00)

While there are many examples of successful creative autistic people, they face many challenges.
Autistic individuals may struggle with social communication, which can make it difficult to promote their work and build a following.
Additionally, many autistic individuals may face discrimination and stigma in the workplace, which can make it difficult to find jobs and pursue their passions.


Conclusion (25:00 - 30:00)

In conclusion, we've seen that there is a strong link between creativity and autism and that many autistic individuals have exceptional creative abilities.
By highlighting the work of creative autistic people, we can promote autism acceptance and understanding, and showcase the strengths and talents of autistic individuals.



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