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Autism and Nature: Leading Researcher Shares Latest Study

Autism and Nature: Leading Researcher Shares Latest Study

The Hidden 20% vor 1 Jahr

Exploring Autism, Nature, and Wellbeing

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In this episode, Ben is joined by Dr. Samantha Friedman, a
researcher exploring the intersection of autism, human–nature
relationships, and wellbeing. Together they discuss how natural
environments can offer calming, non-judgmental spaces that
support regulation, curiosity, and connection.

Dr. Samantha shares how autistic people connect with nature in
ways that reflect their individual needs - from immersive outdoor
experiences to more accessible, sensory-based encounters. With a
PhD from Cambridge and a current Lecturer in Applied Psychology
at the University of Edinburgh, her work is helping reframe how
we understand autism’s unique and powerful relationship with the
natural world.

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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent
[ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.]
creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds..
think differently.

Host: Ben Branson

Head of Production: Bella Neale

Assistant Producer: Phoebe De Leiburné

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348

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