Let's Talk Autism and OCD

About this episode

The episode discusses the intersection of autism and OCD with insights from guest Dean Beadle.

The podcast episode focuses on the intersection of autism and OCD, featuring the amazing speaker Dean Beadle sharing his personal experiences and insights. Dean explained how OCD manifests differently in autistic individuals, emphasising the distinction between autistic rituals and OCD compulsions. He describes his own struggles with OCD, including recent flare-ups triggered by life changes, and shares coping strategies such as acknowledging intrusive thoughts without giving them credence. Dean also highlights the importance of support and validation for individuals experiencing OCD, particularly young people who may feel isolated. https://www.facebook.com/dean.beadlespeaker/directory_contact_info https://www.youtube.com/@DeanBeadleuk https://www.instagram.com/deanbeadlespeaker?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

People in this episode

Host: Libby Hill

Guest: Dean Beadle

Topics covered

• autism
• OCD
• mental health
• coping strategies
• support
• validation

Keywords

• autism
• OCD
• mental health
• coping strategies
• intrusive thoughts
• support
• validation

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