Atypical: The Podcast

Send us a Text Message.Simon is joined this week by Georgia (@mind the flap) to discuss Autism Pride Day, masking and some of the work she is doing on autism campaigning and chasing the rather reticent British government to actually deliver on it's promises!Follow Georgia on social media or via her blog at https://mindtheflap.wordpress.com/ As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners

Send us a Text Message.Join Simon as this week we explore the concept of post festival slump, that crash you get after a great event. Fresh from only their second ever paying attendance at a festival, Simon explores some of the highs and lows of the festival and gives some tips of recovering afterwards. This is an expanded and deeper dive into these concepts, building on a subject

Send us a Text Message.Simon returns with another paper of interest and only a mild case of crushing guilt at loosing an entire episode and having an existential impostor syndrome driven personal crisis. Yay autism.Which is todays topic, can a fish have autism and if so, what does that tell us about people, dopamine and our own development. Papers as ever:https://ajp.amjpathol.org/

Send us a Text Message.This week, join Simon on a deep dive through time into the evolution and possible origins of neurodiversity. From the ancient wisdom of neurodivergent shamans to the brilliant minds of Einstein, Darwin, and van Gogh, we'll uncover the hidden stories of how neurodiversity has been shaping our world in unexpected ways.But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. We'

Send us a Text Message.With the return of the erstwhile Kim we discuss travelling as a neurodivergent person, using social media and, in true ADHD style, we distract outselves for a lengthy (and now much edited down) discussion of which social media platform sounds like a K-Pop band. We did also discuss some of the latest news around autism diagnosis and touch on a few issues aroun

Send us a Text Message.Simon is back with season three of the Atypical podcast. A litle lonley in the recording suite, because neurodivergent people have a lot in common with cats when it comes to herding, Simon has some interesting discussions and a sneak peek at what we are hoping to bring you this year. Some more long form episodes and media reviews alongside the tranditional gr

Send us a Text Message.Join Simon and some coffee friends as we explore dyslexia in a little more detail. A brief exploration of it's history, the impacts on education, society and even the media and how the road of dyslexia may have prefigured the wider neurodiversity movement.Simon use a lot of resources in preparing for this episode, alongside talking to people and their own exp

Send us a Text Message.Join Simon and special guest Danny for a discussion of autism, ADHD, the International Day of People with Disabilities and a moment for World AIDS day. We touch on work Danny is doing to make his university more accessible for students and whether neurodiversity is a disability or not. As an aside, friend Georgia has asked that we ask you all if anyone fancie

Send us a Text Message.Join Simon and San as we discuss being trans allies, the disability history month and crumble. Also, don't ask Sam about hot thermometers. As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you and our Twitter is open @AtypicalThePod for messages and comments. Have a topic you would like us to cover, or do you fancy joi

Send us a Text Message.There are a few things in this weeks episodes - silly voice changers, some history, the wheel of privilege and dress up parties. Editing this week is a little more rough and ready - both Simon and Marianne who usually do this have had bereavements and we've tried to do the best we can. As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would l