
I’ve just launched a Patreon account, so you can soon have access to member-only content. As I prepare exclusive content, I’d love to hear from you. Please answer this quick poll: What exclusive content do you want?


I’ve just launched a Patreon account, so you can soon have access to member-only content. As I prepare exclusive content, I’d love to hear from you. Please answer this quick poll: What exclusive content do you want?

Kristen recently joined Dr. Kara Dymond and Bruce Petherick on the Autistic Tidbits and Tangents podcast. They discuss difficulties navigating medical care for autistic people, self-advocacy in medical settings and in general, what it means to be disabled, and much more. Check it out:

I am so excited and proud to announce that The Other Autism has made the final slate of the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards — in the Education Category!!!
Final voting is now underway by a special panel of listeners from a pool of more than 8 million. The Podcast Awards Ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. The Awards show will be streamed live at PodcastAwards.com. Please stay tuned for more information.
The Podcast Awards has been around since 2005. The Podcast Awards grants global awards to the best podcasts voted by listeners!
Past Podcast Awards winners have included:
And specifically in the Education Category, which The Other Autism podcast is in the running for currently, past winners have included:
Thank you so much, listeners! Regardless of who wins The Podcast Award in the Education Category, I feel I’ve already won. 💜

The Other Autism has been nominated for the Podcast Awards in the People’s Choice and Education categories. Please get your votes in before the July 31, 2023 deadline. It only takes a couple minutes to sign up (if you haven’t already) and then you’re taken to the Nominations page. From there, you can use the dropdown menus to vote!

Season 3, episode 1 is here: Exploring the Intersection of Autism and Non-Monogamy
Let’s delve into an under-discussed topic – the intersection of autism and non-monogamy. I talk about the differences between polyamory and open relationships, and challenge the stereotype that autistic individuals are incapable of or uninterested in sexual relationships. Drawing from research and personal experiences, I discuss why autistic individuals are more inclined towards non-monogamous relationships.
For transcripts, go to The Other Autism on Buzzsprout, click on an episode and then click on “Transcript” to the right of “Show Notes”.
If you’d like to know more about this topic, check out:
“Neurodiversity and Relationship Variation: Why Some With Autism or ADHD Are Drawn to Consensual Nonmonogamy and/or BDSM” by Elisabeth A. Sheff
“Polyamory vs. an Open Relationship: What’s the Difference?” by Emma Singer
“An Exploration of Why Autistic Adults Are Practicing Consensual Non-Monogamy” by Janet Walsh and Mark Stokes
“I’m Autistic and Polyamorous. Here’s Why It Works for Me” by Leanne Yau
The Letters of Abelard and Heloise translated by Betty Radice
Kristen: 1:06
Hello and welcome to season three!
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Transcripts are available at Buzzsprout for all episodes except the two most recent episodes (we’re working on getting those up shortly!). To view transcripts, head over to The Other Autism podcast on Buzzsprout. Pick an episode and click on “Transcript” to the right of “Show Notes”.
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