#101 - Autism on Acid | Aaron Orsini

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Today’s guest, Aaron Orsini, has leveraged his own experimentation of self to become a masterful steward of a vibrant community that supports the responsible use of psychedelics for nuerodivergent people. On the show we discuss autism as a neurological diagnosis and a cultural label. Aaron shares his experiences experimenting with LSD as a tool for socialization, healing trauma, and ultimately building community. We talk about the Autistic Psychedelic Community and what real leadership means. Aaron Paul Orsini is the author of Autism On Acid: How LSD Helped Me Understand, Navigate, Alter & Appreciate My Autistic Perceptions and the just released neurodiversity-minded anthology of psychedelic essays Autistic Psychedelic. He is also the cofounder of the Autistic Psychedelic Community, a peer support group for neurodivergent individuals interested in discussing psychedelics. Notes Autistic psychedelic: https://www.autisticpsychedelic.com/ Autism on Acid: https://www.autismonacid.com/ Timestamps :07 - The label “Autistic” :17 - Aaron’s first encounter with LSD :20 - The neurology of autism :25 - LSD, socialization and trauma :42 - Aaron’s use of other substances :50 - Is LSD best as an ongoing neurological contact lens? :56 - Leadership in community