How to Know If You Have Autism | AJ Wilkerson

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Chapters & Sections (53)

0:08 Autism Diagnosis and Early Life chapter 5
0:08 Getting Diagnosed with Autism
2:40 Lack of Knowledge about Autism During Childhood
5:02 Information Processing and Hyper-Focusing
7:31 AJ Wilkerson's Intense Hobbies and Creative Pursuits
9:59 Rediscovering Creative Writing and Open Mics
14:56 Information Processing and Hyper-Focusing chapter 3
14:56 AJ's First Open Mic Experience and Overcoming Anxiety
17:32 AJ's Comedy Tour and Life in a Van
20:05 AJ's Van Setup and Life on the Road
22:38 Hobbies and Creative Pursuits chapter 4
22:38 AJ's Observations on Florida Geography and Cultural Differences
25:06 AJ's Frustrations with Fantasy Hockey and Time Management
27:38 Autism and Masking: AJ's Perspective
30:10 Recognizing Autism in Others
32:48 Autism and Masking chapter 4
32:48 Observations of Autistic Traits in Others
35:20 AJ's Journey to Self-Discovery and Diagnosis
37:47 AJ's Realization of Autism Portrayal in Media
40:21 AJ's Coping Mechanisms and Therapy
42:51 Therapy and Coping Mechanisms chapter 4
42:51 AJ's Use of Apps and Devices for Executive Function and Discipline
45:25 AJ's Experience with Psychedelics and Autism
47:55 Jay's Sobriety and Caffeine Habit
50:28 AJ's First Meeting with Jay and the Comedy Club
54:05 Comedy Career and Life on the Road chapter 5
54:05 AJ's First Meeting with Jay and the Comedy Club: Winning a Contest to Open for Jay
56:39 AJ's Experience with Recording Comedy Shows
59:11 Recording Conversations and Podcasting
1:01:41 Comedy Club Reopenings and COVID-19 Protocols
1:04:40 Florida's COVID-19 Response and Comedy Club Crowds
1:07:07 Challenges of Comedy and Mental Health chapter 6
1:07:07 Crowd Work and Roast Battles
1:12:16 Comedy Club Open Mics and Spontaneous Jokes
1:17:18 The Reality of Being a Struggling Comedian
1:19:54 The Struggle to Balance Creativity with Discipline in Comedy
1:22:24 Overcoming Social Anxiety and Finding Alternative Ways to Interact with Society
1:25:03 Challenges of Recording a Podcast and the Importance of Authenticity
1:27:33 Parenting Styles and Societal Factors chapter 4
1:27:33 Parenting Styles and Their Impact on Mental Health
1:29:56 Societal Factors Contributing to Mental Health Issues
1:32:32 Parenting Education and Child Development
1:35:05 Financial Struggles and Fundraising
1:37:37 Financial Struggles and Van Life chapter 5
1:37:37 The Purchase and Upgrades of a New Van
1:40:15 AJ's First Road Trip Experiences and Inspiration
1:42:49 AJ's Van Upgrades and Design Inspiration
1:45:22 AJ's Van Camping Experiences and Challenges
1:47:57 Encounters with Homeless People and Unexpected Interactions
1:50:30 Rebuilding Social Skills and Comedy chapter 3
1:50:30 Rebuilding Social Skills through Comedy
1:52:58 Comedy as a Source of Material and Socialization
1:55:30 Social Media and Promotion

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