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ASD Is Ability episodes
- Solar Sensations: Surviving and Thriving in the UK Heatwave
When the UK was hit by an unexpected heatwave, the usual sensory rulebook went out the window. In this episode, we explore how careful planning can led to spontaneous human connection.
10 min - Time, Priorities, and Making It Count
In this episode we talk about time — how much of it we have, how we use it, and how we find it. Even if it is of equal measure for everyone I share my experience and contrast with other neurodiversity approaches.
13 min - Mental Health, Reaching Out, and Facing Difficult Moments
This episode covers a heavier topic than usual: people going through very difficult times in life, and touching on the subject of suicide. If this is something that feels too sensitive for you right now, I recommend skipping this episode. Content declared explicit due to subject not language.
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15 min - Life as a Chess Game: Planning Ahead and Owning Your Position
In this episode I make the analogy of chess and the way we take options in life. This is from an angle of autism spectrum disorder and can be insightful for anyone interested in neurodiversity.
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10 min - When the World Feels Out of Control: Finding Ground in Uncertain Times
What happens when the world feels like it’s moving in a direction you didn’t choose… and can’t control? In this episode we look at ways that information overwhelms a neurodiversity brain and ways to manage it.
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14 min - When the News Finds You — Information, Anxiety, and the ASD Filter
In this episode we talk about how people with ASD decides to filter the news they see/hear and how that created a particular situation for me.
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14 min - When You Are Part of a New Ritual in a Friendly Environment
Today's episode is about understanding ways for people with ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or even other types of neurodiversity, to act when a new ritual is about to be performed. We talked about Chinese New Year, Yee Sang and how to relax in new situations.
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17 min - Unscripted: What to Do When Graham Norton Has No Pants On
Have you ever been in a situation so bizarre, so completely out of blue, that your brain.. stops?
This episode talks about those moments that catch us completely off guard. The unscripted, the unexpected and one unforgettable lack of pants.Connect with me:
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12 min - Be Yourself No Matter What They Say
This podcast is all about discovering strength in neurodiversity, covering ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), ADHD, and other forms of neurodiversity.
The central theme is being yourself, no matter what others say, and embracing your differences as abilities. It aims to help you live authentically, even in a world that may not always understand or accept you.The podcast shares personal experiences, offering tools for self-acceptance and empowerment. It encourages you to own your neurodiversity before others define it, transforming any anger or frustration into a sense of purpose.
Neurodiversity is a source of creativity, innovation, and unique perspectives, which enriches the world.
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Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive
18 min - Christmas and ASD. How Neurodiversity Shapes Us
Is Christmas time one to look forward or to avoid? Depending on the neurodiversity the answer might be different. I look at my experience of having ASD and the time around Christmas.
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Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive
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About ASD Is Ability
From the publisher's feed
ASDIsAbility is a podcast dedicated to exploring neurodiversity with a particular focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD. I share insights, personal experiences, and practical ways to understand…
ourselves better, celebrate neurodiverse strengths, and embrace the reality that ASD is ability. The episodes cover many facets of life with ASD, with stories that resonate for those with ASD and those around them. Join me regularly for new discussions that support community, learning, and acceptance.