Unpacking Neuroqueerness

In this episode I talk with Joanne Seymon about the story behind "Kaiko Fidgets", a fidget tool company that Joanne and her son Kai founded together. Joanne and I also talk about how fidget tools can be essential for hyperactive kids and adults who may struggle with self harm or simply need self stimulation in order to focus or regulate sensory input

*Check out the Kaiko Fidgets website through the link below :)

https://kaikofidgets.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopbP36vHFtzRiA0OeqBESq3tSOw-RBa6y2cJM68xDWgzhMn_t6m

In this episode, my friend and Autism Career Pathways founder Maisie Soetantyo joins me for a conversation about Autism representation in TV and films. We talk about representations we've liked, things we haven't liked and what we feel can be done better in the future.

In this episode I talk about some exciting upcoming projects I'm working on and a quick reminder on the history of the neurodiversity movement.

*We must always remember everyone's experience with neurodiversity is different, some people are more disabled by their neurotype and require more support than others

In this episode I talk about the autistic experience of smiling when feeling overwhelmed or anxious regarding certain situations, particularly when it comes to interactions with other people.

In this episode I discuss why autistics can develop different styles of masking depending on the specific people or groups of people they are interacting with

In this episode I talk to my friend Fatima about what getting a late Autism diagnosis has been like for her and how she has been navigating her journey of self acceptance as an autistic person

This episode was recorded remotely over Zoom

In this episode I dig in to why I don't believe autistic people should be forced to make eye contact and explain why being forced to do this can be not only uncomfortable but also distracting for autistic individuals like myself.

In this episode I dive deeper in to the nuances of masking and how at the same time as it can be very detrimental to our mental health, it can also be a survival tool that keeps many autistic people safe in certain situations.

In this episode I talk about why having boundaries and a comfort zone is really important when you have been constantly told you're doing things wrong and conditioned to put other peoples desires ahead of your own needs.

In this episode I explain why many people might seem to have less ability to do certain things after a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD, when in reality they just have a better understanding of how their brain works and more confidence in setting boundaries with others based on discovering they do in fact have a disability.