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February 2, 2021

Bill Prady: Origins of Sheldon. Neurodiversity & Sensory Overload

Bill Prady, co-creator of "The Big Bang Theory," discusses how he came up with the idea to make a show about socially challenged scientists. What many may not know is that Prady himself is on the autism spectrum. Mayim explains "neuro-a typical' and sensory overload, and Bill opens up about his quirks and his challenges and shares intimately about his journey from awkward child and teen to well-adjusted, if eccentric, adult.

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Mayim Bialik

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Jonathan Cohen

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Bill Prady

Co-creator of "The Big Bang Theory"

@ billprady

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