Telling My Parents, "I'm Autistic": Masking, Sensory Needs & Validation

Podcast: THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST · Holly Blanc Moses

Opublikowano: 2025-09-10

Hey friends—today I'm getting personal. I share what it was like to tell my dad and mom about my autism diagnosis at 50, how internalized ableism whispered "you're not autistic enough," and why believing kids is one of the most powerful ways to lower anxiety. We talk masking that looked like "success," sensory differences that shaped my days, the "my regular" story (Hi, Dairy Queen), and the moment validation turned fear into relief. If you're a parent, therapist, educator—or navigating your own neurodivergent identity—this one's for you. What you'll learn How intern...