The Other Autism

Sep 29 2024 39 ep. 35 mins 39
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The Other Autism explores late-diagnosed autism and the latest in autism research, and works to dispel myths and stereotypes about autism and autistic people. Episodes cover leading topics in the neurodiversity space and feature interviews with late-diagnosed autistic folks and autistic professionals. Theme music: "Everything Feels New" by Evgeny Bardyuzha. All episodes are written and edited by Kristen Hovet. Contact: [email protected]

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EP38: Autistic Hispanic Personal Trainer in New York

Sep 29 2024 69 mins  
Meet Dennis Bourne, a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD personal trainer and martial arts instructor. Dennis shares his journey growing up undiagnosed in New York with immigrant parents, recounts his experiences as a Hispanic neurodivergent person, and describes how ADHD and autism diagnoses reshaped his worldview. Dennis also offers fitness and dietary tips for neurodivergent indiv

EP37: Former Teacher Finds the Diagnosis Her Therapists Missed

Aug 19 2024 48 mins  
Today, I'm speaking with Sarah, a musician, gardener, and former teacher based in Pennsylvania. Sarah spent much of her life in therapy and struggling with others' misunderstandings and insensitivities. Now, in her 60s and with a handful of mental health diagnoses behind her, she is finding that autism might explain so many of her experiences. A series of back-to-back crises set th

EP36: Autistic Empathy and the Double Empathy Problem

Jul 31 2024 43 mins  
Many think that autistic people lack empathy, but do they? Even if you think you know the answer, you'll find new content about empathy and relating to others in this episode.Join me as I explore empathy in the context of autism research and the origins of the autistic empathy deficit idea. In this episode, I cover the double empathy problem with help from a friend. How does the do

EP35: Helena, Diagnosed As Autistic and Schizophrenic

Jun 08 2024 14 mins  
Today, I'm speaking with Helena, a retail worker and soon-to-be college student and fiction author. Helena came to Canada as a child, but wasn't assessed for autism or schizophrenia until her 20s. She talks about who the biggest bullies were in school and shares some activities that have helped her.Watch this episode on YouTube.Check out Helena's Instagram. Theme music: "Everything

EP34: Did Trauma Cause My Autism?

Apr 21 2024 26 mins  
Are my traits or symptoms related to autism? Or are they caused by trauma? This is one of the top questions asked by individuals going through the process of identifying their neurodivergent identity in adulthood.Join me as we explore how autistic and trauma traits intertwine and differ, with a focus on familial mental health challenges and their impacts.Get clarity on trauma, auti

Teaser! Let's Read Together! Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Chapter 1: A Shifting Reef

Apr 03 2024 16 mins  
By popular demand, I've released the first reading episode for Patreon paid members. Here is a sneak peak! We're reading Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and this is part 1, chapter 1: A Shifting Reef. To listen to upcoming reading episodes, you'll need to be a paid member of The Other Autism's Patreon.Many listeners (especially those coping with autistic burnout) have writte

EP33: The Science Behind Trigger Warnings (and Why I Don't Use Them)

Mar 20 2024 30 mins  
Here's a deep dive into the controversial topic of trigger warnings. I explore the ongoing debate surrounding the effectiveness and potential dangers of trigger warnings, particularly for those who have experienced complex trauma. I highlight the latest research on trigger warnings, their impact on emotional responses, learning outcomes, and more.Don't miss this episode where I cha

EP32: Zoe Alexandra Glass, Diagnosed As Autistic at 38

Feb 20 2024 64 mins  
Today, I'm speaking with Zoe Alexandra Glass, a Jiu Jitsu instructor and artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Zoe went from listening to The Other Autism while working in a warehouse to being a guest on the show almost a year after her own diagnosis. She shares the story of receiving her autism diagnosis after nearly losing her home and having considerable mental health cha

EP31: Neural Pruning, Synesthesia, and Autism

Jan 22 2024 51 mins  
What aspects of the brain differ between autistic people and non-autistic people? Do these brain differences lead to things like synesthesia in autistic people? Synesthesia is when your senses or perceptions overlap, like when you think of a number and see waves of red or some other colour. Or when you can feel in your own body the sensations and physical pain of another, just by l

EP30: Tips for Autistic Parents Raising Autistic or ADHD Children

Nov 10 2023 49 mins  
Today, I'm speaking with Trissa, an autistic parent with ADHD based in Washington State. Trissa talks about ways to regulate yourself as a neurodivergent parent and also give your neurodivergent children ways to self-regulate. Trissa's helpful tips and suggestions are particularly useful for autistic, ADHDer, and otherwise neurodivergent parents of children who are both experiencin