This video explores the world of friendship through the lens of two autistic adults, featuring Claire Leick from @WoodshedTheory !

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Today we're covering communication, missed social cues, delayed processing, and so much more! Be sure to check out the timestamps below to jump to a specific section and learn more about other topics we'll be exploring.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏳

(1:16) About Claire
(3:11) What does friendship on the spectrum look like?
(5:57) Meeting neurotypicals at their level
(6:45) The role of laughter in communication
(8:22) How COVID changed things
(9:14) Feeling the “need” for friendship
(10:18) The effects of delayed processing
(11:07) When other people want to join in with what you’re doing
(12:26) Quality over quantity?
(13:20) The cost of friendship/ what we invest
(13:51) Empathy
(14:45) Neurotypical vs. autistic communication
(17:36) Overthinking
(18:55) Feeling like “too much”
(20:51) Getting stuck in our heads vs. listening to our bodies
(21:40) Managing Expectations
(26:09) Talking through what you’re thinking and feeling

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16 Overlooked Autistic Traits in Females (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeZZHnQYoR4

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I'm Tay, a married mom of 2 who was diagnosed with Autism at 31 years old. This was after YEARS of therapy (and all of the self tests in the world!). My diagnosis has brought up questions, frustration, doubt, but most importantly, a new level of self compassion and understanding.

I'm here to share knowledge, resources, and products that empower other neurodivergents (and their loved ones) to live freely and creatively. I'm not a doctor so please speak with your healthcare providers before implementing any recommendations I make on my channel.

Women are under-diagnosed due to lack of research. Please share any videos that are helpful to you so we can spread awareness and acceptance.

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