Vital Signs (Aired 06-11-26) The Hidden Cost of Social Exhaustion: Autism, Neurodiversity, and the Science of Human Connection

June 11, 2026 • 00:48:39
Vital Signs (Aired 06-11-26) The Hidden Cost of Social Exhaustion: Autism, Neurodiversity, and the Science of Human Connection
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Vital Signs (Aired 06-11-26) The Hidden Cost of Social Exhaustion: Autism, Neurodiversity, and the Science of Human Connection

Jun 11 2026 | 00:48:39

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Show Notes

Why do some people feel completely drained after a day of social interaction while others seem energized by it? In this eye-opening episode of Vital Signs, host Jen Gaudet sits down with Dr. Helen Genova, Director of the Social Cognition and Neuroscience Lab and Director of the Center for Autism Research, to explore the neuroscience behind social fatigue, autism, neurodiversity, and human connection.

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