This Is Autism
by North East Autism Society
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What is monotropism?
What is monotropism?
About this podcast
This Is Autism explores the subjects that really matter to autistic people and those who care for them, including masking, sex and relationships, puberty and wellbeing. Hosted by the North East Autism Society [https://www.ne-as.org.uk/], the podcast hears from autistic people about how they experience the world, and offers practical advice along the way. If you are autistic or love someone who is, join us as we tackle the issues that don’t often get talked about.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- What is monotropism? · 45 minWhat is monotropism, and how does it shape the way many autistic and ADHD people experience the world? In this episode of This is Autism, Kerry Highcock, Family Development…
- Why is it so hard for autistic people to find work? · 30 minDespite growing awareness of autism, around 70–80% of autistic people remain unemployed or underemployed. Why is this still happening, and what needs to change? In this episode…
- Autism Acceptance · 17 minIn this episode, for Autism Acceptance Week Kerrie is joined by NEAS CEO John Phillipson, who has led the organisation for more than 20 years. John has played a central role in…
- Sensory Processing Differences · 36 minIn this episode of This Is Autism, host Kerrie Highcock sits down with experienced occupational therapist and MoodLifter founder Sarah Meharg to explore the world of sensory…
- Late diagnosis · 42 minOur host Kerry Highcock sits down with Charlie Hamilton, a neuroinclusion specialist and coach supporting late-diagnosed neurodivergent women, to talk openly about the realities…
- Menopause · 35 minThis World Menopause Awareness Day, This is Autism explores a topic that's rarely discussed but deeply important, menopause through an autistic lens. Our host Kerrie Highcock…
- Education · 40 minIn this episode of This Is Autism, we sit down with Bea, a passionate young autistic advocate, to talk about her experiences navigating the education system. From early school…
- Relationships · 30 minIn this episode of This is Autism, host Kerrie Highcock, Family Development Manager at the North East Autism Society, sits down with Dr Amy Pearson, a late-identified autistic…
- Building a career: self-employment for autistic people · 34 minIn this episode, North East Autism Society's Family Development Manager, Kerrie Highcock, speaks with Lauren Osbourne — a talented illustrator and author who has been…
- Autistic young people understanding their identity · 30 minIn this episode, Kerrie Highcock, Family Development Manager at the North East Autism Society, is joined by Nic King—an autistic trainer, consultant, and founder of PANDAS…
- 'The Instagram moment' - life before and after my autism diagnosis · 52 minJames Henderson, 33, from Sunderland, opens up on our 'This is Autism' podcast about life before and after receiving his autism and ADHD diagnosis at 32. Struggling with…
- Employment · 23 minJust 1 in 5 autistic people are in employment - the worst rate of any disability group. Ashley Jones, Business Analyst for the North East Autism Society shares his experience of…
- Early support · 33 minResearch shows that getting the right support early on can make a big difference to a child's experiences at school and their mental health further down the line. However…
- Autism Diagnosis · 31 minKatie Toner shares her journey of self-discovery, explaining how, before her diagnosis, she often felt anxious and out of place. After receiving her diagnosis, Katie realised she…
- Transition from School to Adulthood as an AuDHD Person · 33 minIn this episode Kerrie Highcock, family development manager at NEAS chats to Amy Burgess, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 15 and as autistic at the age of 20. Amy is a psychology…
- Physical activity, mental health and neurodivergence · 35 minThe theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is "Moving more for our mental health". Dr Patrick Jachyra is someone who knows all about this. Patrick is assistant professor in…
- Autism Acceptance Special · 25 minJoin us for our Autism Acceptance special featuring two of our Autism Activists, Ed and Lucie and NEAS Family Development Manager, Kerrie Highcock. Ed, 18, and Lucie, 15, talk…
- Sexual and gender identity · 46 minAnecdotally, we've known for a while that autistic people are more likely to identify as LGBTQIA+ than non-autistic people, and research is now beginning to support this. This…
- What Christmas means to me · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 4This Christmas we're focusing on what the festive season means to autistic people and their families, and how to make the big day more inclusive. So, welcome to a Christmas…
- Sex and relationships · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 3Sex and relationship coach Ness Cooper [https://nesscooper.co.uk/] - herself autistic - talks about sex education for autistic adolescents and how parents can broach the topic…
