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Welcome to the second season of the podcast. Thanks for all the lovely feedback. Don't forget to keep passing the word and if you could add a review in iTunes or wherever you get the podcast it actually makes a huge difference.

This episode we take a relaxed approach to ease you back in. Bianca and Dan discuss the holidays, tongue twisters, interviews, musicals. All while knocking back Pimms and pretending we don't need to pee badly.
And of course, we have some regular segments like Autistic Moments and a Compliment from Dan.

The theatre group mentioned for the Heathers musical is Out of the wings theatre.
Also here is a good Pimms recipe.

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On this the final episode of Season 1, Bianca and Dan take you on a yuletide journey back into Christmas past, present and future. They discuss how Christmas looks for an autistic family and provide some tips on how to traverse the big day with family and all the sensory overload that comes with it. See you in 2023!

Read some great advice for coping with Christmas over at Autism.org.uk
More great tips from Amaze

Dans Christmas music suggestions -
Gaelynn Lea - Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn
Flaming Lips - Imagene Peise - Atlas Eats Christmas
Christmas In Soulsville
The Motown Christmas Collection
Blue Christmas - Blue Note

Our Christmas song - Late To The Party This Christmas
I'm late to the party this Christmas
It's enough just to get out the door
I've forgotten my pills
All the presents are no frills
And I've given the same ones before

I'm late to the party this Christmas
And I wont find any comfort in food
Cause the people are too loud
Im awkward in a crowd 
And my lack of eye contact looks rude

I'm late to the party this Christmas
And my socks wont stop itching my feet
All this small talk is hell
I just can't stand the smells
And I'm allergic to dried fruit and wheat

So I'm late to the party this Christmas
Cause were both still recording a show
And the news is I fear
It's the last for the year
But were back next year raring to go

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This is a special extra mini episode leading up to our final episode. It is a short piece written by Dan and inspired by a great comment from party pooper Sonja on a recent dating disaster. We hope you enjoy.

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For this episode we take a look at dating from the perspective of an autistic person. Dan and Bianca speak to their significant others about what it was like to date undiagnosed autistic peeps.  Listeners get to appreciate Bianca and Dans acting chops of full display and we learn about what goes on in the Olympics village.

This episode was recorded at the sublime accommodation and farm retreat Ripples and Tonic, a favourite of the hosts and a few Party Poopers.

Some suggested websites to check out -
https://www.aspie-singles.com/en/
https://www.spectrumspace.org.au/autistic-single-gay-ready-mingle/
https://www.hikiapp.com/

Listen to Paige Layle talk about her experiences with dating
Read this article from the Autism Spectrum website.

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On this episode we go back to our roots with a classic tête-à-tête loosely based around well-known autistic people and those we think could be. We delve back to some old tv shows and movies, none of which seem to be shared by Bianca and Dan. We also prepare for a speech that we both will be making at a party and Dan really needs to provide context a lot more often.

We have listener feedback and another installment of Autistic Moments.  Dan also considered setting up a survey to determine who is the biggest 'hoot' on the podcast but he has a frail ego and may be crushed by the results.

You can see Chloe Haydens acceptance speech here.
The tv show Candy Candy can be found here.
Dans favourite review of Phantom of the Opera is this - "As I was sitting in the auditorium, I kept looking around hoping there was a chandelier above me getting ready to plummet to the ground."

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On this episode we discuss the trials and tribulations of school life and we know you will relate to some of these experiences.  Dan also took the opportunity to speak to his daughter Eloise about an issue she was having at school. Biance gives a thumbs down to Dans Autistic Moment so he goes overboard with sound effects to compensate. If you have an interesting Autistic Moment to share via email or even recorded, please send it our way.

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This episode we speak to Jessica Horner about eating disorders and their prevalence within the autistic community. We recommend you read her highly praised article over at ABC Everyday. Jessica is a Regional Storyteller Scholarship recipient for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and is focusing her scholarship on the topic of how autistic adults go about daily life in Australia through writing, audio and photojournalism. She is also a freelance writer, photographer and visual artist with a small art business called Spoonfuls of Whimsy.

Further research

• Read the article Autism, Eating Disorders and Me over at the Butterfly Foundation 
• Amaze website and free national autism helpline 1300 308 699
• Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA) is an advocacy organisation that supports neurodivergent Australians affected by eating disorders.
• Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) offers an ARFID support group. More information can be found here.  
• Peace (Pathways for Eating Disorders and Autism developed from Clinical Experience) website has a great deal of information and resources for people with autism and eating disorders and their carers and clinicians.  

How to approach someone you’re concerned about

It’s normal to feel scared, confused, frustrated or upset when someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder. But intervening early can have a stark difference on an eating disorder’s severity and duration.

If you’re not sure where to start, download the Eating Disorder Alliance’s factsheet, Early Intervention for Eating Disorders: Conversation Starters. 

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On this episode we discuss positivity and negativity within the context of autism. How we see ourselves, how others see us, how we view the world and what we can do to change the prevailing negative view of being autistic.
The hits also just keep coming. Bianca finally gets her way and has her own song on what is now an official segment - Compliments from Dan.
We get miffed about celebrities using ADHD to excuse bad behaviour and look at ways to change the perception that autism is a bad thing. And of course, we have another hilarious Autistic Moment as well as a secret hidden track at the end so keep listening.

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This is part 2 of our special on sensory issues.  We have our very first guest, Julie Baker who is the Director at Sensory Matters and Sensory Friendly Clothing. Julie is also an Occupational Therapist and brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the podcast. Bianca and Dan also get to test out some of the products and once again Dan embarrasses himself, this time with an inappropriate description for his sensory issue.

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In part one of our special on sensory issues Bianca and Dan discuss their vast array of sensory quirks and we also get to hear from Bianca's two daughters. Dan reveals an incredibly embarrassing incident in the segment Autistic Moments. Then on the next episode we have part two in which we have our very first guest, Julie Baker of Sensory Matters and Sensory Friendly Clothing.