Auticast

It’s the season finale! I’m joined by the returning Char Crawford, as we both delve into the discussion of why autistic people typically find themselves more vulnerable in society than neurotypicals. Lots to unpack! Thank you for listening!

In this episode, I speak to James Ellaby, who talks to me about his experiences with discovering he was autistic, typically later in life. With many individuals facing decades of struggle, pain, trauma and misunderstandings, it’s a crucial topic at hand!

This week, I’m joined by my own Mum! We talk about growing up autistic and what it’s like for a parent to be a part of that journey too, including the struggles, challenges, questions and feelings too.

In this episode, Anthony Pereira returns to help me unpack some of the most common examples of Autistic myths and misconceptions! Some of them you might know, others might surprise you! Let us know your experiences!

This week, I’m joined by Vicky (ActuallyAspling) to discuss the challenges autistic people can face when looking to enter relationships with other people, specifically more of a romantic nature. We talk struggles, but also what you can do if you’re autistic yourself, or your partner is that may help to improve and make things work more effectively in your relationships!

In this episode, I’m joined by ‘The Burnout Coach’, Char Crawford, as we dissect autistic burnout and try and make sense of what it is and how it affects those who experience it. We also talk about how you can manage burnout for yourself!

In this episode, I’m joined by Emma, who talks with me about the autism diagnosis process in all its stages. We discuss the impacts, worries and questions the process can bring for individuals, as well as looking at the emotions surrounding the decision to go for an official diagnosis too, before, during and afterwards.

Welcome to Auticast! In our first episode together, I discuss the enormous impacts autism has on our mental health. Joined by autistic actor, Anthony Pereira, we cover as much as we can about why mental health is so significant and relevant when you’re autistic.