In this profound episode of 'Now You Know One Autistic! Podcast,' hosts Moshe and Leah delve into the intricate world of genetic testing for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sharing their personal journey and insights. They explore the science behind genetic testing, its benefits, and limitations, particularly focusing on their Ashkenazi Jew lineage's impact on ASD. The discussion extends to the ethical considerations surrounding genetic testing for autism, including the contentious issue of eugenics. Moshe and Leah explain the critical differences between monogenic and polygenic gene changes and how these contribute to complex disorders like autism. Highlighting scientific advancements in early autism detection, the hosts debunk myths about autism's causes, emphasizing its genetic roots. They also tackle the ethical implications of gene selection and manipulation, sharing their perspective on the value of all life, regardless of ASD. Join Moshe and Leah as they dispel myths and illuminate the genetic aspects of autism from a deeply personal viewpoint. Engage with their online community to shape future content and support individuals with ASD through knowledge and understanding.

In this episode, we navigate the world of social situations as a couple with an autistic partner. Through our personal experiences during the Jewish holiday of Pesach and regular social gatherings, we shed light on the challenging atmosphere for our autistic partner and how we handle such scenarios. Specifically, as part of the Orthodox Jewish community, we share the evolution of societal norms and expectations influencing our interactions. We discuss our journey of becoming more religious and how it altered the dynamics with our friends. In a context, where respecting boundaries and discomfort of physical touch gain prominence, we provide insights into how many autistics resonate with this narrative while dealing with social scenarios. We move onto exploring how the practices of Shomer Negev and kashrut in religion shapes behavior and life choices. We delve into the subtleties of social behaviors of those who consciously choose a different set of principles in life as opposed to being born into it. We reveal how aiding each other during these encounters allows us to understand our partners better. As part of a religious setting, engaging in small talks can be difficult for some. Hence, we discuss strategies including eye contact, effective questioning and timing your exit from a conversation that smoothen these interactions. In the next episode, we embark on the intriguing concept of social battery, crucial in the world of neurodivergence. We delve into the intricacies of this phenomenon, how it fluctuates, its effects and how one can rebalance. We discuss examples like self-isolation, 'fast charging' with a trusted individual to highlight the significance of comfort and recharging. Further, we touch upon facets of neurodivergent communication like verbal, physical and unspoken in tandem with self-awareness and self-acceptance. We share the personal experience of Leah ‘the human squishmallow’ showing the distinct dynamics of an autistic in a relationship. Unravel the complexities of autistic interactions with us in this episode. Using personal anecdotes, shared experiences, and well-crafted examples, we cover topics such as pushing for growth amidst discomfort, learning to set boundaries, and creating unconventional solutions to common problems in relationships. We also discuss how we handle socially stressful situations, striking the balance between discomfort for personal development and preventing an imminent meltdown. This episode is a must-listen to gain a deeper understanding of autism and how it shapes interpersonal interactions.

In this eye-opening follow-up episode of "Now You Know One Autistic", hosts Moshe and Leah delve deep into the experiences, challenges, and joys of neurodivergent relationships. Drawing from their personal journey as an autistic-neurotypical couple, they discuss the complexities of expressing love and navigating puberty with neurodivergence. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding social cues, respecting personal boundaries, and promoting open, supportive conversations about romantic feelings and diverse sexualities. The discussion offers crucial insights into how neurodivergent adolescents typically deal with romantic interests. Misunderstandings can arise, owing to atypical expressions of affection, and a lack of awareness regarding appropriate and inappropriate actions. Essential tips for supporting neurodivergent teenagers include fostering clear communication and understanding, and encouraging authentic discussions about romantic feelings. Addressing more complex issues, our hosts unravel the subjects of consent, boundaries, and sexual orientation. They illuminate the potential pitfalls and the significance of bodily autonomy and a respectful approach to expressing romantic interest. They also share their stance on accepting and loving neurodiverse individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, stressing that one's attraction doesn't interfere with their faith. The episode dives further into the unique aspects of autistic relationships and friendships. Common challenges like understanding rejection, recognizing red flags in partners, and maintaining balance are addressed. Parents, partners, or caregivers can learn from personal anecdotes shared by the hosts on how to provide essential support to autistic loved ones. Designed as a comprehensive guide for both autistics venturing into the realm of relationships and their families, this episode shines a light on understanding and navigating love on the spectrum. Join us on this enlightening journey of acceptance, love, and understanding. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video to help spread awareness about the beauty and complexity of relationships within the autism community. #AutismAndLove #NeurodiversityInLove #AutisticDating #loveonthespectrum  Keywords: Autism and Relationships Autistic Dating Experiences Neurodiversity in Love Autism Spectrum Love Stories Understanding Autism in Relationships

Welcome to the engrossing episode of "Now You Know One Autistic," where we delve deep into the labyrinth of affection and relationships as experienced by those on the Autism spectrum. Join Moshe and Leah as they walk us through their personal journey of love and growth that started as childhood friends and blossomed into romantic partners. This heart-wrenching chronicle uncovers how their affection remained unseen for years and offers a genuine exploration of love, relationships, social ineptitude, and understanding as experienced by those with Autism and the people they want to form relationships with. Building awareness about romantic relationships within the autism spectrum, Moshe and Leah's tale is a poignant narrative of love, misunderstandings and nearly missed connections. Heartbreak, loss in translation, infidelity, regret and redemption paint layers to their bond. As their story unfolds through personal life experiences, the episode also illuminates the toll of these ordeals on their relationships. Yet, amid adversities, the narrative speaks of profound personal realizations, second chances, and a hopeful new beginning. The resounding themes of love and personal growth in the face of complex emotional crossroads and societal constructs promise a riveting listen. Lean in for powerful insights into the emotional maturation and self-identification process of autistics in forming relationships. The interspersing of joyous childhood reminiscences provides a lighter note to this intense narrative. Hence, the episode serves as an enlightening guide for parents, care-givers, educators, and autistic individuals alike. Don't miss the chance to delve into this heart-rendering and enlightening account of autism and love. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video to help spread awareness about the beauty and complexity of relationships within the autism community. #AutismAndDating #NeurodiverseRelationships #AutisticCommunication #loveonthespectrum Keywords: Autism and Relationships Autistic Dating Experiences Autism and Dating Neurodiversity in Love Neurodiverse Relationships Autistic Communication in Love Autism Spectrum Love Stories Teenage Love on the Autism Spectrum Understanding Autism in Relationships

In this episode, we navigate the world of social situations as a couple with an autistic partner. Through our personal experiences during the Jewish holiday of Pesach and regular social gatherings, we shed light on the challenging atmosphere for our autistic partner and how we handle such scenarios. Specifically, as part of the Orthodox Jewish community, we share the evolution of societal norms and expectations influencing our interactions. We discuss our journey of becoming more religious and how it altered the dynamics with our friends. In a context, where respecting boundaries and discomfort of physical touch gain prominence, we provide insights into how many autistics resonate with this narrative while dealing with social scenarios. We move onto exploring how the practices of Shomer Negev and kashrut in religion shapes behavior and life choices. We delve into the subtleties of social behaviors of those who consciously choose a different set of principles in life as opposed to being born into it. We reveal how aiding each other during these encounters allows us to understand our partners better. As part of a religious setting, engaging in small talks can be difficult for some. Hence, we discuss strategies including eye contact, effective questioning and timing your exit from a conversation that smoothen these interactions. In the next episode, we embark on the intriguing concept of social battery, crucial in the world of neurodivergence. We delve into the intricacies of this phenomenon, how it fluctuates, its effects and how one can rebalance. We discuss examples like self-isolation, 'fast charging' with a trusted individual to highlight the significance of comfort and recharging. Further, we touch upon facets of neurodivergent communication like verbal, physical and unspoken in tandem with self-awareness and self-acceptance. We share the personal experience of Leah ‘the human squishmallow’ showing the distinct dynamics of an autistic in a relationship. Unravel the complexities of autistic interactions with us in this episode. Using personal anecdotes, shared experiences, and well-crafted examples, we cover topics such as pushing for growth amidst discomfort, learning to set boundaries, and creating unconventional solutions to common problems in relationships. We also discuss how we handle socially stressful situations, striking the balance between discomfort for personal development and preventing an imminent meltdown. This episode is a must-listen to gain a deeper understanding of autism and how it shapes interpersonal interactions.

Join host-duo Moshe and Leah as they discuss the 'double empathy problem' that often manifests in neurodivergent relationships on this episode of 'Now You Know One Autistic.' The pair examine the differing perceptions of reality between autistic and neurotypical individuals, resulting in unique communication and comprehension complications. The discussion underlines aspects of mental health, unique communication styles with an emphasis on the crucial differences between assertiveness and aggressiveness. Dispelling common misconceptions about autistic individuals and empathy, the hosts introduce the concept of the 'double empathy problem.' This section highlights the challenges both autistic and non-autistic individuals face while attempting to comprehend another's experiences and emotions. The episode goes on to unravel personal anecdotes about their experiences with emotional communication. It explains why conventional approaches may not be effective with neurodivergent individuals. For example, there are situations where an autistic person might need acknowledgment of their emotions but not necessarily a solution. There's also a discussion on the pitfalls of excessively praising basic accomplishments, and a call to see beyond the label of autism. The hosts delve into the trials and tribulations of communicating in relationships where both parties are on the autism spectrum – from the nuances of verbal and physical cues to the importance of patience, consistent dialogue, and explanation. In a detailed discussion, the episode investigates one of the defining traits of neurodivergent individuals —struggles with maintaining eye contact. The hosts question societal perceptions around eye contact and offer an alternative, more accommodating viewpoint that doesn't equate a lack of eye contact with dishonesty. Concluding the episode is an invitation for listeners to partake in the journey of understanding and appreciating autistics better, advocating for an inclusive world that readily accepts differences. Tune in for enlightening conversations and life-lessons from the neurodivergent perspective.

Welcome to our special edition of the podcast 'Now You Know One Autistic!,' where we dive into the complex intricacies of living within the autism spectrum. In this intriguing episode, hosts Moshe and Leah unravel the allure of neurodivergence and its unexpected ties with the uncanny valley phenomenon. Moshe, an autistic individual, shed light on the unsettling isolation many on the spectrum experience due to snap judgments based on micro-expressions. Together, they further dissect the uncanny valley effect and its role in exacerbating such prejudices and misconceptions about autistic individuals. Through empathetic storytelling, Moshe shares personal encounters of unintentionally causing discomfort which challenges societal norms defining 'normal.' Leah, being on the other side of the spectrum, explores the possible reasons why Moshe's mannerisms aren't found problematic by some, like herself, offering an interesting outsider perspective. Each story shared paves the way towards an open discourse on the uncanny valley of autism, with a mission to dismantle walls of misunderstanding and replacing prejudices with empathy and acceptance. A profound exploration of the term 'masking' and the impact it carries within the neurodivergent community, detailing how the endeavor to fit in social acceptance exerts pressure on autistic individuals to adopt a normative demeanor. The episode also touches on the conundrum of the tolerance towards openness about being autistic versus the resistance against accepting unmasked autism and the misunderstandings it subsequently breeds. The hosts strongly advocate accentuating autism authentically, especially among children, and stress that autism should be comprehended, embraced, and celebrated rather than being suppressed. Join this empowering discourse, exploring the diversities of autism, its nuances, and complexities through personal narratives and informed research. Listen in as we shed light on the subconcept of unmasking and its potential in broadening understanding and acceptance. Learn, understand, and empathize with the varying perceptive contrasts between neurotypical and autistic individuals. Tune in to understand more about the effects rooted in the historical usage and current understanding of the term 'retarded' and the influence of cultural intricacies on these perceptions. Finally, the hosts close on the note of advocating for understanding, open communication, and acceptance of neurodivergence, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and respecting the differences in responses and behavioural patterns between autistic and neurotypical individuals. Join Moshe and Leah in their insightful dialogue striving to unmask the world of autism. Paving a safe path for open conversation, mutual learning, and improved understanding, they strive to inculcate supportive behaviors towards the autistic family, friends or acquaintances in your life.

On the second episode of "Now You Know One Autistic!", autistic individual, Moshe, and his partner, Leah, delve deep into the intricate aspect of "communication". They navigate through the minefield of simple and complex conversations, decoding of nonverbal cues and the potent difference between casual hearing and active listening. The episode illuminates the relevance of communication in every environment, particularly in neurodiverse relationships. Diving into their personal experiences, Moshe and Leah ingeniously teach the alteration of understanding the 'What' to comprehending the 'Why' in communication. This episode will be a beacon of light for anyone on the spectrum, those in a supportive role, and all curious listeners yearning to understand the autistic community even more. Narrating a sincere account of Moshe's struggles with verbal and non-verbal communication, the episode guides listeners on the autistic perspective of establishing relationships. Opening dialogues, it seeks to raise awareness and confront stereotypes about autism head-on. Moshe highlights the potential of autistics in expressing through non-verbal communication when verbalization seems challenging. Abstract concepts like 'stimming' and more are thrown into the mix as Moshe and Leah delve deeper into the world of autism. The episode concludes with Moshe taking a deeper dive into common developmental delays observed in autistics and the significance of awareness. Overflowing with personal wisdom, listener-friendly knowledge resources, and inspiring anecdotes, this episode is a window into the world of autism. Offering an open platform for challenging dialogues and societal standards, this episode is an invitation for everyone who wishes to understand and empathize with the world of autism better. Tune in now and join us on this journey of learning, empathy, and acceptance.

Get ready for an authentic deep dive into neurodiversity in the inaugural episode, "Meet Moshe and Leah: A Neurodiverse Couple's Journey". Listen as hosts Leah and Moshe, an autistic/neurotypical couple, chronicle their life experiences, exposing the world to a deeper understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. Partake in their stories of victories won and challenges surmounted in their relationship marked by understanding and acceptance. Explore their perspectives on navigating their intertwined lives from their childhood, and their shared adversities in adulthood, in this raw, unfiltered narrative. The podcast sets out to revolutionize prevailing misconceptions about neurodiversity and propels the conversation beyond the typical narratives. This podcast episode extends beyond just educating the neurotypical. It also delves into how the neurodivergent comprehend, adapt, and participate in the neurotypical world. Whether you identify with the spectrum, are a cheerleader for someone on the spectrum or just interested in broadening your knowledge, the episode promises an enlightening insight into the world of neurodiversity. This episode takes a deeper exploration into the personal life of the autistic host as he shares his life from childhood to adulthood. He walks you through his personal struggles and fascinations, his enlightening realization of being autistic, and the impact of society's quick judgments. Listeners are invited to participate and share their experiences as we explore more on neurodivergent topics in the future compacted with an unhindered and open dialogue. So, be ready to expand your understanding of neurodivergence in this insightful journey. Keywords: - Neurodiversity - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Neurotypical - ADHD