NeuroRebel Podcast

NeuroRebel Podcast

Why NeuroRebel? This isn't your typical neurodiversity podcast. Drawing from years of academic experience and personal lived experience, each episode is carefully crafted to provide substantive, science-backed information. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, a family member, educator, or simply curious about how different brains work, you'll find content that challenges assumptions and deepens understanding. Bilingual Accessibility Episodes are available in both English and Spanish, making vital neurodiversity information accessible to broader communities. Because understanding your brain shouldn't depend on language barriers. Perfect For Neurodivergent individuals seeking evidence-based information Parents and families navigating neurodivergence Educators and professionals working with neurodivergent populations Anyone interested in the science behind different ways of thinking Spanish and English speakers looking for quality neurodiversity content Join the rebellion against misinformation and discover the fascinating world of neurodivergence through the lens of rigorous research and authentic lived experience. New episodes released weekly. Available in English and Spanish.

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August 13, 2025 33 mins

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Las personas autistas sienten empatía? Este mito persistente revela todo lo que está mal en cómo consumimos información sobre neurodiversidad. Únete a la profesora Anita, activista y autista de altas capacidades, mientras te enseña a convertirte en detective de información en un mundo de desinformación.

Dominarás el Marco de 5 Preguntas que expone sesgos ocultos en investigación autista:

  • Historia de Origen - De dónd...
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Do autistic people feel empathy? This persistent myth reveals everything that is wrong with how we consume neurodiversity information. Join retired law professor and autistic advocate, Anita, as she teaches you to become an information detective in a world of misinformation.

You'll master the 5-Question Framework that exposes hidden bias in autism research:

The Origin Story: Where myths actually come from

 • Miss...

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¿Qué pasa cuando toda una comunidad de expertos dice que lo que estás estudiando en realidad no existe?

En esta investigación profunda, Anita examina el Fenotipo Ampliado del Autismo (FAA) - un concepto científico ampliamente aceptado que afirma que los rasgos relacionados con el autismo existen en un continuo en las familias. Pero cuando finalmente se les preguntó a los investigadores autistas qué pensaban, sus respue...

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What happens when an entire community of experts says the thing you're studying doesn't actually exist?

In this investigative deep-dive, Anita examines the Broad Autism Phenotype (BAP) - a widely accepted scientific concept claiming autism-related traits exist on a continuum in families. But when autistic researchers were finally asked what they thought, their responses should have revolutionized the field.

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¿Qué es el autismo realmente? 🧠 Un Caleidoscopio de Comprensión

Descubre 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 ...

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What Is Autism? A Journey Through a Kaleidoscope of Meaning

The 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 w...

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En 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 medios
  • Cómo la invalidación familiar afecta a mujeres c...
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We 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 diagnosis
  • Autistic burnout vs. general exhaustion
  • Skill regression: When abilities temporarily disappear
  • Identity reconstructi...
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🎙️ Acerca de este Episodio

Exploramos 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 Lira

Psicóloga clínica especializada en neurodivergencia. Diagnosticada autista en adultez, combina rigo...

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What 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 researc...

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¿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 vidas

  • Cómo los algoritmos crean cámar...
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¿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.

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What 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 pub...
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Bienvenidos 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...
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June 11, 2025 3 mins

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Welcome 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, liv...
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