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, Bill opens up about his quirks and challenges and shares intimately about his journey from awkward child and teen to well-adjusted, if eccentric, adult. Ask Mayim Anything: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/#ask-mayim Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TgOe2poCdpZtQwKetQmU1 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayim-bialiks-breakdown/id1546456269 Sign up for Mayim Bialik's Breakdown Newsletter: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com Find Mayim Bialik: https://www.facebook.com/MissMayim/​ https://www.twitter.com/MissMayim/​ https://www.instagram.com/MissMayim/​ Find Bill Prady: https://twitter.com/billprady https://www.instagram.com/billprady/ Theme Song Written, Produced, and Performed by Ed Robertson. Mixed by Kenny Luong. #MayimBialik​ #BillPrady #TheBigBangTheory