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Step into the world of ’Adulting with Autism’ with April Ratchford as your delightful host! Join us for a lighthearted exploration of navigating adulthood through the lens of autism. With a dash of wit and a sprinkle of humor, we’ll tackle the highs and lows, share personal stories, and embrace the unique journey of adulting with autism. This isn’t just a podcast; it’s your go-to companion for laughter, insights, and a touch of whimsy as we navigate the grown-up world together!
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Wednesday May 15, 2024
A Riveting Journey with Sadie Dingfelder
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Immerse yourself in the compelling episode of Adulting with Autism hosted by April Ratchford, an occupational therapist and proud adult on the autism spectrum. This enlightening episode delves into the intriguing world of face blindness or prosopagnosia, a condition affecting approximately 1% of the global population.
Ratchford welcomes special guest Sadie Dingfelder, a former journalist who discovered she had face blindness just before turning 40. Author of the revealing book “Do I Know You? A face-blind reporter's journey into the science of sight, memory, and imagination," Sadie offers valuable insight into the challenges of living with this condition. Her story, enrichened by captivating and humorous anecdotes, is a fascinating deep dive into neuroscience and the challenges of recognizing faces.
Ratchford shares her own experiences with face blindness, offering insights into other aspects of neurodivergence like aphantasia and severely deficient autobiographical memory. Celebrating some famous personalities like Brad Pitt and Jane Goodall, who also have face blindness, this episode highlights the solidarity and understanding in the world of neurodivergence
Listeners will also hear insights into Sadie’s experience with the Cambridge Face Memory Test, a diagnostic tool for face blindness. She relates the long-running mysteries of her life that unveiled with her diagnosis and discusses the unique strategies she employs to recognize people.
Sadie's story is filled with resilience and humor, offering a compelling testament to the rewards of embracing life's quirks. Listen to this captivating episode for a riveting exploration into the realms of face blindness and neurodivergence.
https://www.sadied.com/
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