Today’s episode challenges the conventional view of autistic development as a series of cognitive deficits or delays. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, describes the gestalt experience of childhood as sensing unnamed patterns and atmospheric tensions long before possessing the vocabulary to describe them. By shifting the focus toward gestalt maturation, Dr. Hoerricks explores how early, vague feelings of unease eventually evolve into a sophisticated form of pattern recognition. This growth allows individuals to reclaim narrative control and interpret their own lives through a lens of epistemic sovereignty. Ultimately, her narrative highlights the transition from experiencing wordless discomfort to achieving a powerful understanding of social dynamics and personal safety.
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/gestalt-maturation-from-something
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