{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/6a45064975e7a3e9611d3384?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hot Topic: Why Is \"Autistic\" Becoming an Insult?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/1782908457044-3908b105-99b6-41c3-ad08-1b470dbe6657.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this Hot Topic episode of <em>The Neurodivergent Experience</em>, Simon Scott is joined by neurodivergent mentor Sophie James to discuss a worrying trend emerging in schools and online: the word \"autistic\" being used as an insult.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on Sophie's experiences mentoring young neurodivergent people, they explore why many autistic children and teenagers are now reluctant to disclose their diagnosis to friends, fearing judgment, exclusion, or ridicule. Together, they unpack how social media, outdated stereotypes, and deficit-based portrayals of autism may be shaping the way young people view the autistic community.</p><p><br></p><p>A passionate and thought-provoking conversation about stigma, language, identity, and why changing the way we talk about autism matters just as much as raising awareness.</p><p><br></p><p>Our Sponsors:</p><p>🧘‍♀️ <em>Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork &amp; Hypnotherapy</em></p><p><br></p><ul><li>→ <a href=\"https://bit.ly/ashleynde\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/ashleynde</a></li></ul><p>🤝 <em>Sophie James - Neurodivergent Mentoring</em></p><p><br></p><ul><li>→ <a href=\"https://www.sophiejamesndmentoring.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sophiejamesndmentoring.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🔗 Stay Connected</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://instagram.com/theneurodivergentexperiencepod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@theneurodivergentexperiencepod</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/theneurodivergentexperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Neurodivergent Experience</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JoeJamesNeurodiversityawareness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan's Facebook page</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://youtube.com/@TheNeurodivergentExperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@TheNeurodivergentExperience</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@neurodivergentexperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@neurodivergentexperience</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎧 <em>The Neurodivergent Experience</em> is available on <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ia5o6nDiR5mgGIXJNtyZ7?si=013ac4c6f1ed4b49\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-neurodivergent-experience/id1727199311\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>, and all major platforms.</p><p>⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify</p><p>🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes</p><p>🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at <a href=\"http://autisticcultureplus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AutisticCulturePlus.com</a></p><p>🌐 Visit<a href=\"http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.autisticculturepodcast.com</a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Podcast Network"}