Unhinged Episode #056: Spectrum With Attitude

This week we welcome special guest Avery, a friend of the show’s, and to us. Avery and Doug share a connection through both being somewhere on the spectrum. Technically, Avery is toward the Asperger’s side. We discuss when and how each of them were first diagnosed, and how they have managed to overcome some of their challenges. We also chat about the “gifts” that many people on the spectrum have and how it can sometimes be more of a curse. We’ve talked about Doug’s hyperfocusing abilities, and Avery has an eidetic memory and can recall facts with extreme accuracy. We did put Avery to the test trying to recall what year certain songs came out, and he was impressive! Ultimately, people on the spectrum learn differently, so early and accurate diagnosis can help put them on the right path. Awareness is key! Show resources: Autism Spectrum Disorder (NIH) ASD Mental Health Blog

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Unhinged Episode #056: Spectrum With Attitude is an episode from Unhinged: Discussing Mental Health by Doug: Depression Survivor, Ed: Supporter.

This episode is 1:03:34 long.

This episode was published on Jan 23, 2018.

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