Wait—That’s an Autism Thing?

Episode 10 – Wait—That’s an Autism Thing?

We’re 10 episodes in (!!), and to celebrate, we’re keeping it short, relatable, and packed with “aha!” moments.

In this episode, we break down four traits that are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or not even recognized as being connected to autism:

🌀 Echolalia – repeating phrases with purpose 🧱 Autistic Inertia – the struggle to start, stop, or switch tasks ⏰ Time Blindness – when your brain refuses to sync with the clock 🎭 Scripts & Rehearsed Responses – how we get through social situations, one practiced line at a time

If you've ever caught yourself thinking, “Wait... that's an autism thing?”—you’re not alone. These traits are real, common, and often overlooked. We’re breaking them down in quick, accessible segments to help connect the dots for our fellow neurodivergents and the people who care about us.

🎁 PLUS: We’re doing our first giveaway! Want a shot at winning a shirt from our merch store? Tune in to find out how to enter.

Thanks for supporting The Apparently Autistic Podcast through ten episodes. We’re just getting started 💙

References

Attwood, T. (2007). The complete guide to Asperger's syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Barkley, R. A. (2013). Taking charge of ADHD: The complete authoritative guide for parents (3rd ed.). The Guilford Press.

Botha, M. (2021). Academic work on executive functioning and minority stress in autistic people. (For citation use: Botha, M. – refer to specific papers or institutional site if quoting.)

Murray, D. (2005). Attention, monotropism and the diagnostic criteria for autism. Autism and Computing. Retrieved from http://www.autismandcomputing.org.uk

Price, D. (2022). Unmasking autism: Discovering the new faces of neurodiversity. Harmony Books.

Prizant, B. M. (2015). Uniquely human: A different way of seeing autism. Simon & Schuster.

Rose, K. (n.d.). The Autistic Advocate blog. Retrieved from https://www.theautisticadvocate.com

Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (n.d.). Echolalia. Retrieved June 2025 from https://www.asha.org

Autism Level UP. (n.d.). Resources on echolalia and communication. Retrieved June 2025 from https://www.autismlevelup.com

Neurodivergent Insights. (n.d.). Instagram resource hub. Retrieved June 2025 from https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergent_insights

Apparently Autistic Podcast – Episode 10 Giveaway Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. Sponsor: This giveaway is sponsored by the Apparently Autistic Podcast. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or any other platform.
2. Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Employees, affiliates, and immediate family members of the Apparently Autistic Podcast team are not eligible to win.
3. Giveaway Period: Entries will be accepted from June 18, 2025, through 11:59 PM PT on June 25, 2025. Entries submitted before or after this period will not be considered.
4. How to Enter: There are two (2) entry methods available. Participants may enter once per method, for a maximum of two (2) entries per person.

Option A – Podcast Review Entry

1. Leave a review of the Apparently Autistic Podcast on your preferred podcast platform (e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify).
2. Take a screenshot of your review.
3. Email the screenshot to [e-mail] with the subject lin