Episode 196: House Red

“Today’s episode explores the frequent misinterpretation of autistic emotions. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, uses rich sensory metaphors, drawn from wine tasting, to illustrate the nuanced inner states often labeled as simple negativity or misbehavior by others. They critique societal and institutional tendencies to flatten complex autistic experiences into observable behaviours, leading to misunderstanding and invalidation. Through personal anecdotes and references to existing research, Dr. Hoerricks highlights how autistic expressions of overwhelm or self-regulation are often pathologised. They emphasise the importance of slowing down, practicing curiosity, and truly listening to autistic individuals rather than imposing external interpretations. Ultimately, Dr. Hoerricks reclaims their right to feel and express emotions authentically, advocating for a world that recognises the inherent depth and complexity of autistic inner lives.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/they-call-me-bitter-on-the-mistranslation

Let me know what you think.