Self-Care: Grief Management & Support
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Today’s Autistic Moment: A Podcast for Autistic Adults by An Autistic Adult
1h 17m
2 speakers
8 chapters
transcribed 24 days ago
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What is disenfranchised grief and how does it affect autistic adults?
Autistics grieve in unique ways. Some may not appear to be grieving at all, while others show their grief constantly. Grief or autistics might show up in laughter, complete withdrawal, or needing to be around others while not discussing their feelings. However each autistic manages their grief, their self-care needs to be respected, validated, and supported on their own terms. On this episode of today's Autistic Moment, Lisa Morgan will talk about how Autistics experience disenfranchised grief and how they can manage and support themselves. Join us now for this important topic. Welcome everyone to today's Autistic Moment, a podcast for autistic adults by an autistic adult. My name is Philip King Lowe.
I am the owner, producer, and host, and I am an autistic adult. Thank you so very much for listening. Today's Autistic Moment is a member of the Autistic Podcasters Network. Explore, Engage, Empower. Today's Autistic Moment, the podcast for intersectional autistic adult communities. This first segment of today's Autistic Moment is sponsored by the Autism Society of Minnesota, known as Awesome throughout Minnesota's Autism Community. As Minnesota's first autism resource for more than fifty years, Awesome serves the whole state, the whole spectrum for the whole life. Visit awesome online at AUSM dot org. Please visit todaysautisticmoment.com where you can listen to the podcast, get transcripts, program updates, and read the guest bios pages.
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How do routine changes like school or work transitions trigger grief for autistic people?
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is disenfranchised grief and how does it affect autistic adults?
0:00–3:35
2
How do routine changes like school or work transitions trigger grief for autistic people?
3:35–12:19
3
What are the main differences between typical grief and autistic grief experiences?
12:19–19:03
4
How can autistic individuals set boundaries to protect their emotional wellbeing?
19:03–25:55
5
What self‑care practices (hydration, sleep, safe spaces) help manage grief?
25:55–43:24
6
How can using autistic strengths (rule‑based thinking, honesty) empower grief coping?
43:24–56:18
7
What strategies help autistic adults navigate loss of independence or support services?
56:18–1:10:42
8
How can grief be transformed into personal growth and empowerment?
1:10:42–1:17:31