Super cool thing happened during my break.
Recently, Rebecca Duffus and I were asked to talk about our book Autism, Identity, and Me on the Tilt Parenting Podcast.
The episode is up now on YouTube if you would like to check it out.
Today’s conversation is all about understanding and supporting autistic identity—how it develops, why it matters, and how families and educators can nurture it with care.
“I’m joined by advocates and authors Rebecca Duffus and Lyric Rivera, co-creators of the Autism, Identity & Me workbook series. We talk about why identity development is so critical for autistic young people, the realities of today’s neurodivergent education landscape, and how parents can foster affirming, emotionally safe conversations about neurodiversity. We also dig into the “superpower” narrative—when it’s helpful, when it’s not—and explore how the workbook can be used as a practical, ongoing tool for deepening self-understanding, acceptance, and empowerment.”
More about Debbie Reber & Tilt Parenting https://tiltparenting.com/
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Autism, Identity, and Me: A Practical Workbook and Professional Guide to Empower Autistic Children and Young People Aged 10+ – https://www.routledge.com/Autism-Identity-and-Me-A-Practical-Workbook-to-Empower-Autistic-Children-and-Young-People-Aged-10/Duffus-Rivera/p/book/9781032820484
Autism, Identity and Me – A Professional and Parent Guide to Support a Positive Understanding of Autistic Identity – https://www.routledge.com/Autism-Identity-and-Me-A-Professional-and-Parent-Guide-to-Support-a-Positive-Understanding-of-Autistic-Identity/Duffus-Rivera/p/book/9781032820491
Introduction and Personal Whys 02:33
The State of Neurodivergent Education 05:43
The Birth of the Books 08:37
The Importance of Identity for Autistic Youth 11:27
Understanding Identity Development 14:22
Empowering Autistic Voices 17:22
Navigating Shame and Self-Discovery 20:23
The Age of Identity Exploration 23:18
Understanding Early Realizations of Neurodiversity 26:01
Navigating Identity Work with Young People 28:58
The Superpower Narrative and Its Implications 33:26
Practical Approaches to Identity Conversations 37:52
The Importance of Ongoing Conversations and Community Support Show Notes for Episode 476 https://tiltparenting.com/session476
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