Travel on the Spectrum: Embracing Autism + Neurodivergence with Dan Bird

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel, Business, Society & Culture

4.5 • 828 Ratings

🗓️ 5 December 2024

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

How can embracing your differences lead to more fulfilling travel? Dan Bird talks about his experience traveling with autism, offering personal stories, insights, and advice on how neurodivergence can enrich your adventures. Dan Bird understands the unique joys and difficulties of traveling as a neurodivergent person. Diagnosed with autism at 27, he authored the book Go Neuro Way to share how he's embraced traveling with autism and how others can do the same. Dan candidly shares his experiences navigating the world as an autistic traveler, showing how sensory sensitivities can be both a challenge and a unique advantage. By tuning in, you'll learn how to adapt your travels to fit your personal needs, explore destinations more intentionally, and embrace the strengths of neurodivergence. Whether you're neurodivergent or curious about different ways to approach travel, this episode will help you rethink what is possible when you see superpowers instead of limitations. What perceived limitation can you turn into a strength while traveling? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Dan's experience with misdiagnosis as a teen and why he sees his late diagnosis as a blessing in disguise What it means to be on the spectrum and the common challenges of high-functioning autism How Dan adapts his travel style to avoid overstimulation without missing out on adventure (plus examples of neurodivergent-friendly destinations) How to leverage autistic strengths and the unique way he uses hyperfocus as a blueprint for his travels Insight on how to communicate your needs with autism/neurodivergence How travel has allowed him to connect with others in non-traditional ways His experience traveling in Japan and overcoming intense situations (a stalker?!) And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Dan's website Follow Dan on Instagram Want More? How To Overcome Personal Struggles Through Travel w/ Michael Lavers Staying Healthy and Stress-Free While Traveling With Kirsten Pontius How Travel Can Improve Your Mental Health With Gilad Gamliel Thanks To Our Sponsors Defender - Explore the full lineup at landroverusa.com Fruition - Use code TRAVEL20 for 20% off your first three months and visualize your full financial picture.

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1:02.7	Neurodivergent means a person whose brain works slightly differently.
1:06.6	The opposite is neurotypical, and this encompasses neurodiversity encompasses a lot of different
1:12.0	neurological conditions.
1:13.4	So things like autism, ADHD, OCD, dyspraxia, discalculate.
1:17.8	And it's essentially the fact the brain is wide in a slightly different way to the majority
1:22.3	of people out there.
1:23.7	You can push yourself and you can have wonderful experiences, even if you have something like autism or ADHD or dyspraxia or anything else.
1:31.6	There will be additional considerations that you'll need to take when abroad.
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