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NeuroRebel Podcast¿Qué es el Autismo? Un Viaje de Definiciones a Través del CaleidoscopioSend us a text¿Qué es el autismo realmente? 🧠 Un Caleidoscopio de ComprensiónDescubre la verdad sobre el autismo más allá de definiciones médicas. En este episodio revolucionario de NeuroRebel, exploramos 5 perspectivas científicas que cambiarán tu comprensión: monotropismo, doble empatía, procesamiento sensorial, evolución humana e identidad autista.🔍 Aprende sobre: • Monotropismo: teoría autista del enfoque profundo • Problema doble empatía vs mito déficit social • Procesamiento sensorial alta definición • Evidencia arqueológica neurodivergencia ancestral • Identidad autista: "el autismo soy yo"🎯 Investigadores destaca...2025-07-2835 min
NeuroRebel PodcastWhat is Autism? A Journey Through a Kaleidoscope of MeaningSend us a textWhat Is Autism? A Journey Through a Kaleidoscope of MeaningThe DSM-5 calls autism a "genetic neurodevelopmental condition," like saying a symphony is "organized sound waves." True, but missing the music entirely.Join host Anita for a revolutionary exploration that shatters everything you thought you knew about autism. Using five distinct lenses, we'll discover why autism isn't one thing with one explanation, but multiple simultaneous truths happening at once.🧠 The Attentional Lens: Meet Maya, a data scientist whose story reveals monotropism - how aut...2025-07-2532 min
NeuroRebel PodcastMujer, Autista e Invisible: Validando Diagnósticos Que "No Se Ven"Send us a textEn este episodio de NeuroRebel, exploramos el autismo femenino invisible - esa experiencia de ser autista nivel 1 que constantemente se cuestiona, se invalida, y se borra de las conversaciones mainstream sobre neurodivergencia.🔍 En esta conversación descubrirás:Por qué solo el 10% de autistas tienen habilidades savant, pero representan el 46% de personajes en mediosCómo la invalidación familiar afecta a mujeres con diagnósticos tardíosLa paradoja de sentirse "no lo suficientemente autista" para espacios neurodivergentesPor qué el autismo femenino se diagnostica 10 años más tarde que el mascul...2025-07-2335 min
NeuroRebel PodcastLate-Diagnosed Autism and the Hidden Reality of Skill Regression and Autistic BurnoutSend us a textWe explore one of autism's most misunderstood phenomena: skill regression and autistic burnout in late-diagnosed adults. Clinical psychologist Lic. Irma Lira shares her expertise and personal journey of discovering her autism in adulthood.Key Topics:Warning signs that lead to late autism diagnosisAutistic burnout vs. general exhaustionSkill regression: When abilities temporarily disappearIdentity reconstruction after diagnosisWhy self-diagnosis is a valid starting pointWhy This Matters: Research shows late-diagnosed individuals—especially women and people of color—face massive gaps in understanding and support. Many experience "autistic burnout": phys...2025-07-1937 min
NeuroRebel PodcastCuando la Vida Se Deshilacha: Diagnóstico Tardío de Autismo y la Realidad Oculta de la Regresión de HabilidadesSend us a text🎙️ Acerca de este EpisodioExploramos la regresión de habilidades en adultos autistas diagnosticados tardíamente. La Lic. Irma Lira, psicóloga clínica y mujer autista, comparte su experiencia profesional y personal sobre burnout autista, enmascaramiento y reconstrucción de identidad.👩⚕️ Nuestra Invitada: Lic. Irma LiraPsicóloga clínica especializada en neurodivergencia. Diagnosticada autista en adultez, combina rigor clínico con experiencia vivida.Conecta con Irma:APROSAME: aprosame.comInstagram: @malobkuxtal🧠 Temas Principales2025-07-1343 min
NeuroRebel PodcastSocial Media and Self-Diagnosis: How Millions Discovered Themselves in 60-Second VideosSend us a textWhat happens when 11 billion views collide with the human need for recognition? This episode explores the unprecedented phenomenon of social media-driven autism and ADHD self-discovery, why millions of adults are finding themselves in TikTok videos and YouTube testimonials.Host Anita takes us from Atlanta to Buenos Aires, Mexico City to Manila, revealing how algorithms accidentally became therapists. We unpack research showing only 27% of viral autism content is accurate, yet these platforms are saving lives by providing a community to the historically invisible.Key insights:Why people...2025-07-0837 min
NeuroRebel PodcastRedes Sociales y El Autodiagnóstico: Cómo Millones de Personas Se Encontraron en Videos de 60 SegundosSend us a text¿Qué sucede cuando 11 mil millones de vistas en TikTok transforman la forma en que millones comprenden sus propias mentes? En este episodio revelador, exploramos el fenómeno sin precedentes del autodiagnóstico de autismo a través de las redes sociales.Acompáñanos mientras desentrañamos:Por qué solo el 27% del contenido viral sobre autismo es preciso, pero aún así está cambiando vidasCómo los algoritmos crean cámaras de eco que pueden tanto validar como desorientarLas barreras sistémicas que convierten el diagnóstico formal en un privilegio...2025-07-0831 min
NeuroRebel PodcastThe Neurodiversity Paradigm: Words That Built a Movement and Rewired the Future of Human Minds- Episode 1Send us a textWhat if the words we use to describe autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence determine who gets support versus stigma?In this inaugural episode of Neuro Rebel Podcast, Anita, scholar, late-diagnosed autistic at 52, and advocate, reveals how language constructs or destroys futures for millions of neurodivergent minds worldwide.What you'll discover:Why the neurodiversity paradigm is revolutionizing public policy, insurance codes, and human lives globallyHow autistic people typing in 1990s internet forums sparked a movement now influencing corporations like Microsoft, SAP, and GoogleThe crucial difference...2025-06-2135 min
NeuroRebel PodcastEl Paradigma de La Neurodiversidad: Las Palabras que Construyeron un Movimiento y Cómo el Lenguaje Reconectó el Futuro de las Mentes HumanasSend us a text¿Y si las palabras que usamos para describir el autismo, TDAH y otras formas de neurodivergencia literalmente determinan quién recibe apoyo y quién recibe estigma?En este episodio inaugural de Neuro Rebel Podcast, Anita—académica, autista diagnosticada a los 52 años, y activista desde México—revela cómo el lenguaje construye o destruye futuros para millones de mentes neurodivergentes en todo el mundo.Lo que descubrirás:Por qué el paradigma de la neurodiversidad está revolucionando políticas públicas, códigos de seguros médico...2025-06-2137 min
NeuroRebel PodcastBienvenidos a NeuroRebel: El Podcast de la Neurodiversidad InformadaSend us a textBienvenidos al primer vistazo de Neuro Rebel, el podcast bilingüe donde convertimos el paradigma de la neurodiversidad en tu superpoder. Soy tu anfitriona, Anita — autista, de altas capacidades y profesora universitaria retirada — guiándote por lo que hace que este programa sea único:Por qué cuestionamos lo “normal” y celebramos la maravillosa maraña de mentes diversas.Cómo cada episodio combinará investigación de vanguardia, entrevistas con personas de experiencia real, profundas reflexiones en solitario y un toque de ingenio — tanto en inglés como en español.Qué viene a continua...2025-06-1203 min
NeuroRebel PodcastWelcome to the NeuroRebel PodcastSend us a textWelcome to the very first taste of Neuro Rebel, the bilingual podcast where we turn the neurodiversity paradigm into your superpower. In just four minutes, I’m your host Anita—autistic, gifted, and retired law professor—guiding you through what makes this show unlike any other:Why we question “normal” and celebrate the beautifully tangled web of diverse minds.How every episode will blend cutting-edge research, lived-experience interviews, solo deep dives and playful wit—in both English and Español.What lies ahead: from decoding ther...2025-06-1103 min
Intersections on the SpectrumIntersections on the Spectrum: Lyric HolmansLyric Holmans joins this episode of Intersections on the Spectrum to discuss their identities, lobbying against ABA, open relationships, and living in an RV. We do want to let you know there is a content warning for an important discussion about shock treatment at the Judge Rotenberg Center from 10:53-16:12.
To learn more about Lyric please visit any of the following:
www.NeuroDivergentRebel.com
www.NeuroDivergentConsulting.org, www.Facebook.com/NeuroDivergentRebel
www.Instagram.com/NeuroDivergentRebel
www.Twitter.com/NeuroRebel
www.youtube.com/c/NeurodivergentRebel/
Join Kelly B...2021-08-1741 min
Generation BSC: A Baby-Sitters Club PodcastKristy and the Secret of Susan! (Part One)Kate and Lauryn are back from their summer vacation with a main series episode that's also a super special episode! As promised, we're returning to Kristy and the Secret of Susan, which we skipped in our regularly-scheduled rotation due to the franky pretty terrible plot focused on Susan, an autistic girl in the neighborhood, and Kristy's problematic reactions to Susan and her family and life. And also as promised, we've invited someone with significantly more experience with neurodivergence and autism the spectrum to join us to share their perspective and help to unpack all of the issues with this...2021-08-031h 20
A Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsAutistic NeuroDivergent and LGBTQIA+ – Is there a Connection?Hey, humans, NeuroRebel here, and June is pride month, so this month the content is going to be a little bit different on my channel. I’m going to be talking a little bit more about Queer LGBTQIA issues this month, instead of just Autism and NeuroDiversity issues this month.
I hope that we’ll be okay with most of you viewers, considering that there is a very large overlap between being Autistic and LGBTQIA.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/06/02/autistic-neurodivergent-and-lgbtqia-is-there-a-connection/
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Support this podc...2021-06-0212 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsAutism Positivity – My Favorite Things About Being AutisticNeuroRebel here, and this week I have a reader requested topic.
You ask, what is your favorite thing about being Autistic?
Thank you so much for this one. This is going to be fun. You’ve just asked me, an Autistic Person, to share about some of my favorite things.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/05/05/autism-positivity-my-favorite-things-about-being-autistic/
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodivergentrebel/support2021-05-0508 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsAutism & Deficits – Autistic People Aren’t Broken NeuroTypicalsHey humans, NeuroRebel here and this week, I am going to speak from the heart when I share with you why, in April, it's important for us to remember that Autistic people are not broken. So please stay tuned.
Hi everyone, there are a lot of new people here over the past few months.
I I'm really grateful, and also blown away, by all of the new people that have been joining across the various platforms. Thank you so much for joining me.
This episode is also available as a...2021-04-3009 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsWhy Autistic Pride and Empowerment are ImportantHi humans, NeuroRebel here and this month we are continuing talking about autism topics for April.
Although, we talk about autism topics all year long on this channel, because one month is really not enough. Autistic people exist 365 days of the year. And this week we're talking about why it is important for Autistic people to be able to have a sense of Autistic pride.
If you're at all interested, please, do stay tuned.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/04/14/why-autistic-pride-and-empowerment-are-important/
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Support...2021-04-3007 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsWhy You Should NOT Light Up Blue to Raise Awareness of Autism & Autistic PeopleHey everyone, NeuroRebel here. And you may know already that April is a month where a lot of people are going to be talking about autism, some of them may not even be Autistic.
This month as we jump into April, I just wanted to start by sharing, from an Autistic perspective, why you should not light up blue to honor and respect Autistic people.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/04/07/why-you-should-not-light-up-blue-to-raise-awareness-of-autism-autistic-people/
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodivergentrebel/support2021-04-3006 min
A Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsRethinking the Way We Describe Autistic People – From Problems to PossibilitiesHey everyone, NeuroRebel here, and as an adult, I had a very large shift in the way I think, and interact and experience with the world.
If you're a little bit curious about what this shift was, please, stay tuned.
When I found out that I was Autistic, at the age of 29, fairly late in life. When I would tell people this newly discovered information, often they would have a range of reactions, from not knowing how to respond, to disbelief.
The reaction of one of my childhood, best friends growing up... "oh...2021-04-3016 min
The JourneyNeuroRebel: Embracing NeurodiversityChrista Rivera, is an autistic self-advocate from Texas, who runs the internationally recognized neurodiversity lifestyle blog Neurodivergent Rebel. They also manage Neurodivergent Consulting. The Neurodivergent Rebel opened their blog in 2016 as a way to introduce people unfamiliar with the concept of neurodiversity to this new way of seeing a neurological difference. The blog, which is sometimes released in written format and sometimes as a YouTube video, explores the ideology of neurodiversity and the creative expressions of autistic people. Their blog pushes for acceptance of neurological differences and respect for the autonomy of neurodivergent people.
Further Reading
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Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 104 - Gift-Giving on the Spectrum, with Christa Holmans(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back to the show Christa Holmans, also known as the Neurodivergent Rebel. They are the founder of Neurodivergent Consulting and the internationally recognized Neurodivergent Rebel blog. They can be found advocating on Twitter as @NeuroRebel, where they destroys stigma & spreads positivity.
For Christa’s work, visit: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/
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Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a lic...2020-12-1433 min
Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Lyric Rivera Interview (NeuroRebel)Autisticly Aaron In this weeks episode, chats with Lyric Holmans a gender fluid neurodivergent advocate known to many as the neurodivergent rebel a leader in the conversation on neurodivergent rights. This episode sees Aaron confronts how gender expression is much a neurodivergent issue as it is a femininist one. Autisticly Aaron also has Fen from Stimolgy in the Stim Pride Show Case and your weekly neuro news desk briefing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-051h 21Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Lyric Rivera Interview (NeuroRebel)Autisticly Aaron In this weeks episode, chats with Lyric Holmans a gender fluid neurodivergent advocate known to many as the neurodivergent rebel a leader in the conversation on neurodivergent rights. This episode sees Aaron confronts how gender expression is much a neurodivergent issue as it is a femininist one. Autisticly Aaron also has Fen from Stimolgy in the Stim Pride Show Case and your weekly neuro news desk briefing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-051h 21
Thoughty Auti - The Autism PodcastAutism and Anxiety with Neurodivergent RebelIs anxiety common in autistic people? Why is anxiety co-morbid with autism? How can you overcome your own anxiety disorder? Do you suffer with a lot of panic attacks?
In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas talks to Christa (@neurodivergentrebel) about the struggles of anxiety disorders and how they tie into an autism diagnosis all too often. We explore the biological and social sides to anxiety, ways you notice your stress levels increasing, ways to prevent future panic attacks, and mindsets to develop in order to cope with the disorder.
Christa received a diagnosis of ASD late in l...2020-02-011h 20
The Autism PodcastThe Autism Podcast - Interview with Christa Holmans (aka Neurodivergent Rebel) on the topic of neurodiversity
In Season 2, episode 5 of The Autism Podcast, Chris and James speak with Christa Holmans, also known as Neurodivergent Rebel, about all things neurodiversity. In particular, we talk about her own journey into late autism diagnosis, how her mental health interplayed with her journey and the stigma of mental health, what neurodiversity means, why it is so important and the stigma associated with it, how to promote neurodiversity in the workplace and the importance of this, and much more.
Christa is a very well known autistic self-advocate from Texas in the United States and runs the i...2020-01-141h 06
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 51 - The Neurodivergent Rebel, with Christa Holmans(30 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Christa Holmans. Christa (aka Neurodivergent Rebel) enjoys pursuing her diverse passions. She has embodied many of these over the years. From aerial acrobatics & circus arts to dog training & business consulting, just to name a few. She is the founder of Neurodivergent Consulting and the internationally recognized Neurodivergent Rebel blog. Christa currently enjoys living in an RV full time with her best friend & partner in crime, David (along with 4 dogs), in a 40 foot long diesel pusher bus. The three discuss Christa’s diagnosis, the differences be...2018-10-0930 min