Audible Autism - Interesting Questions and Interesting Facts

Hello Listeners, this episode of Audible Autism will involve a discussion on a more serious topic than previous episodes and that issue being how to deal with or interact with the Police

This episode guest Chris Hilliard discusses the lack of training the police tend to have, some of the ways in which they judge who they might suspect on being offenders using systems that the general public might not be aware of but also Chris also goes into detail with his own incident with the police during the 2010 Student protests which had to be taken to trial.

This episode was one of a few that was meant to come out last season before that was abruptly ended but considering the current conversation regarding policing and the role of Police which as a Podcast based in the UK also involves the death of Chris Kaba we feel that the things discussed within this episode are still relevant and ontop of that will be addressing the issue from a British perspective.

We hope all of you who tune in find this episode informative, thank you 

On the latest episode of Audible Autism, Odai and Luke interview performers(stand up and poetry respectively) artists and all around good people Annabell and Fay.

Within this episode you get to hear a conversation that touches on not just being Autistic in their respective fields but also the perception on the number of performers with disabilities out there, the contradictions within the scene, inspirations and....spreadsheets.

As always we hope you enjoy this episode and find it informative

Its that time again where Sarah and Odai interview a new guest in this case Kate Mcnulty. Kate is a therapist on the Austistic spectrum and this leads to some interesting talking points including Kate's own journey through understanding herself, common complaints in a neurotypical/neurodivergent relationship aswell as her book on these subjects and more.

We hope you find this a gratifying and entertaining episode as always 

This episode is an edited recording of Sarah in conversation with Rabbi Natasha Mann at New London Synagogue titled "Autism and Other Neurological Minorities". Sarah addresses her life as an autistic adult and a professional, what she has learned and the work of the Autistic Empire (that's the main hub behind this here podcast you listen to).

As always we hope you find this episode insightful, educational, entertaining and let me tell you listeners, it's good to be back.

For those with a good memory, this was the episode that was meant to come out in the last season. Finally, you get to hear it!

We have 2 stories from Sarah, a short explainer on morality from our past guest Ted Rogers, and as always a collection of relaxing tracks compiled by Odai. Enjoy!

Audible Autism is back and we return with Part 2 of Odai's interview with Alex of the Retro Pals where they go deep into the nitty gritty of Alex's interest in theme parks. How they're laid out, the differences between Europe and America, Dollywood, and recommendations!

Hello  listeners, as this is October, the team thought it was important to put out an episode in honour of Black History Month.

On this episode you will hear a discussion between Odai, avtivist William Vanderpuye and Alex Mason on the black community and autism, including interacting with the police, difficulties in getting a diagnosis and how so often black autistic people slip through the cracks.

We hope you find this episode interesting and enlightening on a part of the autistic community that is little represented and rarely gets a platform to be heard.

Hello listeners we’re back with another exciting episode of Audible Autism, this one is special as it is the first 2 parter episode we’ve had for the podcast.

On this episode Odai goes solo to interview streamer,video editor /ephemera collector Alex one half of streaming duo “The Retro Pals” on this episode you get to hear talk about the differences between living in Texas and California, life as an autistic trans man and also a touching discussion on being in a relationship with a non-autistic partner.

Fun fact: if you listen closely you can hear Odai’s barely contained excitement during the interview

The Autistic Pride Online Celebration is happening on June 20th and in this episode, we speak with Joseph Redford, the organiser of London Autistic Pride, about why Autistic Pride is important to him. 

Former guests Rebecca Cavender, Ted Rogers - and one of our own listeners Maegan Snell - talk about their experiences dealing with social isolation as autistic adults. We would like to thank the guests for having the confidence and willingness to talk about what is usually a difficult subject and for putting out their time to contribute to this episode.

Takeover! Citizen of the Autistic Empire Nicky Watkinson and her partner-in-crime Angharad discuss their YouTube show "Accidentally Autistic", which is about autism and popular culture; they also talk about autism diagnostic criteria, stereotypes, and autistic friendships.

Sarah interviews Rebecca Cavender, an intuitive writer, guide, and advocate from the Pacific Northwest, USA. She helps others remember they belong so they can catalyse and honour their true self-expression. Rebecca does this through professional writing services, coaching, and sharing her prose, poetry, and advocacy.

In this episode, Odai interviews Cassandra Reyhani, on mental health problems in one's family history, looking back in your family tree for autistic traits, and a brief discussion on tips and advice on limits and how to best enjoy gigs as autistic people. A fascinating, moving and occasionally intense episode.

A solo episode from Odai with advice tips and personal experiences on the difficulties of manoeuvring through a big city. Odai also overviews the Freedom Pass Concessionary Travel Scheme run by London Councils - how it started, and what it entitles people to. This one is different to our usual ones but we hope you find this informative and eye-opening.

Vogue, philosophy, dance...bowel movements???   People, you are in for a very interesting and shall we say "elemental" episode where Sarah and Odai have a fascinating insightful and quite poignant interview with professional poet and dancer Ted Rogers, who talks about his life and work.

Sarah is interviewed again but this time by co-host Odai about the relationship between her faith and being an autistic person.  We get to hear about:  - How Sarah became an interfaith minister - the difficulties in dealing with what some consider the rational and the irrational - How faith can be beneficial in our worst moments   All in all this is quite an in-depth and fascinating episode that you should not miss out on.

Our latest sensory episode for people who just want to listen. In this episode: * Sarah explains gender. * Odai has more easy listening music. * A short story by Agatha Christie.

This episode is a recording of the Launch event of the Autistic Empire, which took place in London on Sunday September 16th, 2018. 

Speakers: 

* Odai Quaye discusses Why Now? 

* Alex Mason explains the background and aims of our Grand Sensory Survey. 

* Sarah McCulloch discusses the functions of the Autistic Empire and its future. 

You can learn more and sign up at http://www.autisticempire.com.

A live recording of a talk given at Stoke Newington library to mark World Autism Awareness Week by Libby, an animal behaviour technician from Plymouth. We hear her diagnosis at the age of four, her life as a selective mute, and eventually her graduation and journey to university.

In this final episode of 2017, Odai and Sarah mark the season by pulling out our magic hats and playing a game of Secret Hitler with some friends. CW: Some bad language (from Sarah, everyone else kept it together).

In this episode of Audible Autism, we have on Dr Robert Court, associate researcher at Edinburgh University. Listen to hear: 

How Robbie built his social skills through observation. 

His journey from electrical engineering apprentice to post-doctoral researcher with severe dyslexia. 

What Robbie thinks of psychological diagnostic tests. 

Are there autistic dogs? 

How should we be responding as a community to pre-natal testing for autism?

In this episode, Sarah explains how she organises herself and the tools she uses. 

For show notes, please visit our website at http://www.audibleautism.com.