307:Just Kidding

In this episode, I talk about the nature of humor in people on the autistic spectrum, including the kinds of humor that they find funny and how it might manifest itself in different ways. I also explore the myth that individuals on the spectrum don't find comedy humorous, dispelling it by outlining the motivations for their appreciation of humor. I also discuss the issue of whether it's acceptable to make light of someone who has a disability. I also discuss the problem of people with autism spectrum disorders being thought of as "overly humorous," or "overjoking." I also go into why people on the spectrum can be funny, why they frequently don't think of themselves as funny, and why they prefer to show humor with their body language rather than their words. I wrapped off by talking about how some people find it difficult to grasp humor and provided some recommendations for how people on the spectrum might improve their ability to understand and enjoy jokes and humor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw91uUfVP6I

https://www.amazon.com/Pranklopedia-Funniest-Grossest-Craziest-Not-Mean/dp/0761189963

https://www.amazon.com/Jokelopedia-Biggest-Best-Silliest-Dumbest/dp/0761142088

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lX gU9 Wok