Autistic Advocacy: Fighting Internalized Ableism

Autistic Culture Podcast Network · Feb 7, 2025 · 1h 8m

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy, Matt and Angela unpack internalized ableism—how it shows up, where it comes from, and how to actively dismantle it as autistic individuals.🎧 What You’ll LearnMasking, burnout & skill regression – How the drive to "prove you're capable" often causes harm rather than growth.The social model of disability – Why saying “I’m not disabled” may reflect deep-rooted ableist messaging.Constant sensory load – How bottom-up processing and sensory overwhelm intersect with ableist assumptions.Burnout vs. laziness – How autistic distress cues are misinterpreted, and the…