66 | Neurodivergent Parenting: Real Advice from an Autistic Mom and Special Ed Teacher

Join us this week as we dive into a powerful conversation with Maggie Albrow, a special education teacher who brings a unique perspective to autism. Diagnosed herself and raising two children on the spectrum, she shares practical parenting strategies that anyone can use to better understand their child’s needs, whether or not they have autism. We’ll explore how her ISTJ personality shapes her approach and dive into her son’s ISTP traits, showing how personality and autism intersect to create unique parenting paths. Plus, we’ll break down the differences between high-functioning autism and a naturally withdrawn personality, offering valuable insights for parents looking to support and connect with their kids on a deeper level."

My son Nathan demonstrated some symptoms when he was younger but as an adult he graduated magna cum laude with a pre med degree and  he is about to take the MCAT exam to get into med school. Here are some of those symptoms:

• Highly repetitive behaviors, such as hand-flapping, rocking, or repeating specific phrases.
• Unusual responses to sensory input, such as covering ears in noisy environments or fascination with particular textures.
• Limited eye contact or unusual speech patterns (e.g., very literal or highly scripted language).
• Difficulty with reciprocal social interactions, like sharing enjoyment or showing empathy in conventional ways.

Many people on the autism spectrum tend to score as introverts (I types) on MBTI. Introversion doesn’t cause or correlate with autism directly, but the inclination toward internal processing can align with certain experiences of autistic individuals, who may feel overstimulated by social interactions or need time alone to recharge.

Social and Communication Challenges: People with autism may find it difficult to interpret social cues, understand nonverbal communication, or initiate and maintain conversations. Fe in backseat, especially INTPs.

Repetitive Behaviors and Routines: Many individuals engage in repetitive behaviors, have strong preferences for routines, and may experience distress if these routines are disrupted. Si SJ

Sensory Sensitivities: Many experience sensory sensitivities, reacting strongly to sights, sounds, textures, or smells that others may not notice or be affected by. Si, Se How often do sensory issues show up in autism and how do you handle these sensitivities?

Intense Interests or Focused Hobbies: People with autism often develop deep interests in specific subjects or activities, sometimes with an exceptional level of detail or knowledge. NT Type 5

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