Autistic at 40

I talk about developing the understanding that loss and grief have long been a part of my life, including the loss and grief of not having children.

I share my current thoughts on the relationship between autism and disability, as well as type of risks we are vulnerable to. Trigger warning: brief reference to abuse and assault.

This week I share how I have made sense so far of being Autistic and also having ADHD (AuDHD), and how I made use of the 'window of tolerance' to manage my executive functioning and wellbeing.

In this episode, I talk about my life with my autistic father. I explore ask what might have been different between us if we'd both known that we were both autistic.

This week, I describe a range of experiences throughout my life around sleep, insomnia, obsessions and imagined realities, that I am now making sense of through an autistic lens.

In this episode, I share my experiences and views of getting an autism diagnosis, and in seeking expert support and information as a late identified autistic person. I also talk about why neurotype should be a protected characteristic.

I share ideas about autistic expression and experiences with spoken language.

In this episode I talk about the experience of unmasking and discovering autistic joy.

On World Mental Health Day, I am talking about what it's like to have autistic burnout, and the impact it has on mental health. 

Welcome to Autistic at 40! Introducing myself and the idea behind this podcast. 

I'd love to hear from you about your own ideas and questions. You can reach me at [email protected] or find the Autistic at 40 Instagram account.