{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e3cbbd5f95c3d419905a51/68e6435ed798804c9e2102cb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Autistic Culture 101: Dimensions of Autistic Culture","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68e3cbbd5f95c3d419905a51/1759920144149-56e8e753-2bff-4748-ba5a-fe905933feea.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>If you’ve been asking yourself, <em>“Am I Autistic?”</em> and searching <em>“Autism checklist”</em> or <em>“Autism quiz”</em>, Matt and Angela invite you on a virtual culture trip to <em>Autistica</em>—where the best way to know if you belong is to explore our culture itself.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 What You’ll Learn</p><ul><li>The six cultural dimensions – How Hofstede’s framework applies to Autistic Culture, from collectivism to uncertainty avoidance.</li><li>Autistic communication style – Why our directness, love of equality, and resistance to change are cultural traits (often misinterpreted by allistics).</li><li>Living in chronic culture shock – How being autistic in a neurotypical world mirrors the disorientation of cross-cultural immersion.</li><li>Beyond the medical model – Understanding autism as a culture, not a pathology, and celebrating its global diversity.</li><li>Practical takeaways – How to navigate cultural differences while embracing autistic values.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><p><a href=\"https://cultureplusconsulting.com/2018/03/09/eight-core-cultural-differences/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cultural Inclusion Fundamentals: Eight Core Cultural Differences | Include-Empower.Com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.hofstede-insights.com/fi/product/compare-countries/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Compare countries - Hofstede Insights</a></p><p><a href=\"https://itechdata.ai/cultural-differences-in-communication-know-the-facts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cultural Differences in Communication [With Examples]</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/cultural-differences-in-communication/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Guide for Cultural Differences in Communication</a></p><p><a href=\"https://online.alvernia.edu/articles/4-types-communication-styles/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4 Types of Communication Styles | Alvernia University Online</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/globalstudies/assets/docs/publications/Cultural-Differences_Mitchell.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cultural Differences</a></p><p><a href=\"https://geerthofstede.com/culture-geert-hofstede-gert-jan-hofstede/6d-model-of-national-culture/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The 6 dimensions model of national culture by Geert Hofstede</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/core-set-autism-traits-shows-diverse-cultures/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Core set of autism traits shows up in diverse cultures | Spectrum | Autism Research News</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Related Episodes:</p><p><a href=\"https://autisticculture.substack.com/p/episode-13-labels-and-autism-special#details\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Labels and Autism</a></p><p><a href=\"https://autisticculture.substack.com/p/episode-25-the-legend-of-autistica#details\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Legend of Autistica</a></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><em>🎧 Find us on </em><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><em>🛍️Our Autism-affirming </em><a href=\"https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">merch shop</a></p><p><em>🌐 Learn more at</em><a href=\"http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.autisticculturepodcast.com</a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Institute"}