Victoria Shilenkov on Late-Life Autism Diagnosis

In this episode of the 'Hitna'ari' podcast, host Eva Hekimian interviews Victoria Shilenkov about her experience receiving a high-functioning autism diagnosis as an adult. The discussion covers her childhood sensory sensitivities, social challenges, and the process of navigating life before and after her diagnosis.

Shilenkov shares her journey of learning social communication through mimicry, managing sensory overload, and the emotional impact of her diagnosis on her family life. She also discusses her work with autistic children and the importance of finding a supportive community.