When Someone Says, "I'm Autistic": Responses That Harm, Responses That Heal

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How do you respond when someone tells you they’re autistic?

In this tender and truth-telling episode, Josh invites us into a deeper way of responding when someone shares their neurodivergent identity. With grace and gentle clarity, he names some common responses that can harm—even when meant with kindness—and offers alternatives that cultivate connection, dignity, and trust.

Whether you’re autistic yourself, in relationship with someone who is, or simply want to be a more compassionate presence in the world, this episode will help you slow down, listen more deeply, and respond with love.

Because when someone says, “I’m autistic,” they’re not handing you a problem to fix. They’re inviting you to see them more fully—and to love them as they are.

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