Join us as we sit down with the incredible Mercedes Palmero, the founder behind Autism Out Loud. As a registered nurse and dedicated mom to her autistic daughter, Mercedes shares her inspiring journey toward creating a platform that champions inclusivity & awareness for neurodiverse individuals across the globe.

We dive deep into her personal experiences—navigating the joys and challenges of parenting an autistic child, the common misconceptions about autism, and the crucial importance of early diagnosis and acceptance. With a sprinkle of humor and a whole lot of heart, Mercedes emphasizes how vital it is for society to shift its perspective on autism from one of stigma to one of understanding and celebration. So, grab your headphones and get ready for a conversation that’s not just enlightening but also a reminder of the beauty in neurodiversity!

Timestamps:

(01:34) - Welcome

(11:10) - Autism: The Unique Experience of Autistic Girls

(18:18) - Autism Diagnosis and Acceptance

(21:55) - Navigating Early Signs of Autism

(29:45) - Challenges of Autism

(39:36) - Empowering Perspectives on Autism and Motherhood

(43:48) - Unique Experiences in Parenting

Mentioned In This Episode:

Articles:

• What is ARFID
• Emily Oster: Is Tylenol Safe in Pregnancy? Addressing links to autism and ADHD

Book Recommendations For Kids:

• Different, A Great Thing to Be (Heather Avis)
• Wonderfully Wired (Stacey Lucas-Toumbourou)
• A Day With No Words (Tiffany Hammond)
• I'm Still Me (Mary Raso)
• All My Stripes (Shaina Rudolph)
• My Brother Otto (Meg Raby)
• Jo's Special Gifts (Mariam Shapera)

Book Recommendations For Adults:

• Poems of the Neurodivergent Experience (Jaclyn Pensiero)
• The Reason I Jump (Naoki Higashida)
• Sincerely Your Autistic Child (Edited by Emily Paige Ballou)
• Off the Spectrum (Gina Rippon)

Autistic Voices To Follow On Socials:

• @fidgets.and.fries
• @audhd_academic
• @_soundoftheforest_
• @patrick.casale
• @morgaanfoley
• @audhd.fnd_andme
• @thejumpyautist
• @theautizztichabibbaddie
• @autistic_stitch
• @nigh.functioning.autism
• @sunitatheiss
• @blackspectrumscholar
• @autism.conmigo
• @honestlyiwasspeechless
• @autistic.mykie
• @savvylifeskills
• @theneurodiversitymom
• @aut2ask

Follow Autism Out Loud:

• Instagram: @autismoutloud
• Facebook: Autism Out Loud

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