Top Autism Expert (Part 2): "Women with PCOS are more likely to have autistic children"

In this episode, Ben sits down with Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, one of
the most influential yet controversial leading figures in Autism
research. As the director of Cambridge’s Autism Research Centre,
Simon has spent 40 years shaping how we understand autism, from
pioneering diagnostic tools to exploring the genetics behind
neurodiversity.


Together, they dive into some of the most hotly debated aspects
of his work, confront some uncomfortable truths, and explore the
link between autism and unique talents. They also unpack
fascinating research into why women with PCOS are more likely to
have autistic children.


This is Part 2 of a two-part episode — if you missed it, be sure
to catch Part 1 from last week!


00:00 Introduction


1:54 Can You Become Autistic?


3:47 Autism: What Has Simon Proven?


4:39 Why Women With PCOS Are More Likely to Have a Child With
Autism


5:48 The Role of Hormones in Autism


6:45 Autism: What Has Simon Changed His Mind On?


7:37 Simon’s Thoughts on His Controversial Work: Genetics


9:00 What is Mind Blindness?


10:58 Why Did Some Not Like This Concept?


12:23 How Simon Deals With Criticism


13:20 Ben: What Could Have You Done to Improve that Situation
& How Much Were Autistic People Consulted?


14:26 How Much Do We Know About Autism?


15:53 Autistic Statistics: Autism: Some Dark Home Truths


19:06 Autism Assessment Waiting List Crisis VS Suffering Adults


20:07 Comorbidities VS Neurodivergence


21:58 Autism: What Are The Top 3 Questions That We Need To Know?


23:05 Mortality Rate VS Autism


24:04 Autism VS The Need For Further Research


25:22 Ben The Inventor: Unpacking ‘The Pattern Seekers’ &
Autistic People


31:08 Neurodiversity VS Lack Of Role Models


32:40 Autism: Where Will We Be In Ten Years Time?


34:20 Simon’s Green Light Choice


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