{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e3cbbd5f95c3d419905a51/68e3d46c1300c48ae13f8d83?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 8 - Predictably Comforting with Daria Brown","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68e3cbbd5f95c3d419905a51/1759761375088-fbe5dd33-af37-4c1a-a178-670cc7581c30.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of<em> Autistic Culture 101</em>, Dr. Angela Kingdon explores Pillar 8: Predictably Comforting with special guest Daria Brown, author of <em>We Chose Play: Raising an Autistic Child to Thrive and Feel Understood</em>. Together, they unpack how predictability, routine, and familiarity are not about rigidity—they’re about emotional safety, sensory regulation, and identity coherence.</p><p>This conversation is essential for autistic adults, parents, and advocates who want to better understand the soothing power of sameness in autistic lives.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 What You’ll Learn</p><ul><li>Why routine and repetition are cultural strengths in autistic communities</li><li>How sensory regulation and emotional grounding depend on predictability</li><li>The difference between rigidity vs. self-protection</li><li>How repetition (like rewatching shows or eating the same foods) supports well-being</li><li>Cultural icons—from Thomas the Tank Engine to Andy Warhol—who exemplify this trait</li><li>Tools for supporting autistic children and adults through comfort-based design</li></ul><p><br></p><p>👤 Featured Guest: Daria Brown</p><p>Daria holds a Master’s in Personality and Social Psychology and brings over 30 years of experience in research, education, and neurodiversity advocacy.</p><ul><li>🌐 <a href=\"https://affectautism.com/2020/03/29/meet-daria\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Affect Autism Website</a></li><li>📖 <a href=\"https://affectautism.com/wechoseplay/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>We Chose Play</em></a> – Buy the Book</li><li>🎧<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/3uGJ4vweKzqMc7hIUitqTe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Affect Autism Podcast</a></li><li>📺 <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@AffectAutism\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Affect Autism YouTube Channel</a></li><li>📸 <a href=\"https://instagram.com/affectautism\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram: @affectautism</a></li><li>📘 <a href=\"https://facebook.com/affectautism\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li>🐦 <a href=\"https://twitter.com/affectautism\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter/X: @affectautism</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Related Episodes:</em></p><p><a href=\"https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-33-warhol-is-autistic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Andy Warhol</em></a> - Repetition as art, ritual, and grounding</p><p><a href=\"https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/the-law-is-autistic-with-susan-from\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Law</em></a> - Predictability through rules, order, and structure</p><p><br></p><p>🌟 Connect With Us</p><p>📱 Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>🎧 Find us on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a></p><p>🛍️Our Autism-affirming <a href=\"https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">merch shop</a></p><p>🌐 Learn more at<a href=\"http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.autisticculturepodcast.com</a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Institute"}