Autism and Imposter Syndrome

Do you ever find yourself wondering things like, "Am I really all that I say I am?" or "When is everyone going to see through me and call me a fake?" Imposter Syndrome can affect anyone, but today we are focusing specifically on how it affects people on the spectrum. 🌈

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⏰ Timestamps 🕰
What is Imposter Syndrome (1:34)
Misconceptions About Autism (2:38)
A Note About Levels of Autism vs. Support Needs (5:19)
Masking (5:52)
Dismantling Stereotypes (6:48)
Where do I fit in? (7:16)
Gaslighting (8:39)
Autistic Accommodations (8:54)
Imposter Syndrome Post-Diagnosis (9:39)
Autism and Empathy/Feeling Other People’s Feelings (10:17)
Life Without an Official Diagnosis (12:05)
Imposter Syndrome and Career (12:50)
How Comorbidities Factor In (14:01)
Am I Autistic Enough? (15:15)
This is an important point in history… (15:33)
3 Simple Practices to Combat Imposter Syndrome (18:03)


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I'm Tay, a married mom of 2 who was diagnosed with Autism at 31 years old. This was after YEARS of therapy (and all of the self tests in the world!). My diagnosis has brought up questions, frustration, doubt, but most importantly, a new level of self compassion and understanding.

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