The Other Autism

Trissa, An Autistic Parent Raising Neurodivergent Children

November 13, 2023

Autistic Experience, Autistic Parenting, Interview With An Autistic Person, Late-Diagnosed Autism

Episode #30 is here: Trissa, An Autistic Parent Raising Neurodivergent Children

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 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 dealing with sensory and cognitive overload.

Find out some of the best strategies for neurodivergent parents and kids who are dealing with the ongoing possibility of burnout and meltdown at the same time.

“She would melt down and then it would send me into a meltdown, and because I wasn’t thinking about how to regulate myself and what I needed to remain calm, we would cycle together frequently.” —Trissa

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Check out Trissa’s TikTok

And the Embrace Autism website mentioned in this episode

Transcript

Kristen Hovet: 1:06

Hey everyone and welcome back to The Other Autism podcast. I’m really excited to show you, or to play for you, this conversation. So a few days ago I spoke with Trissa, an autistic parent with ADHD based in Washington state.
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Kristen Hovet on the Autistic Tidbits and Tangents Podcast

September 30, 2023

Admin Update, Adult Autism, Autistic Experience, Interview With An Autistic Person
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:

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Autistic Burnout, Shutdown, and Social Hangover

September 16, 2023

Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions, Autistic Experience, Late-Diagnosed Autism

Season 3, episode 7 is here: Autistic Burnout, Shutdown, and Social Hangover

Autistic burnout is very different from the work-related burnout that non-autistics experience. In this episode, I cover the official definition of autistic burnout, how autistic burnout differs from non-autistic burnout, the latest research on this topic, how burnout relates to shutdown and social hangover, and more. I also discuss my own experiences with burnout and some strategies for avoiding it.

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If you’d like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:

“Risk Markers for Suicidality in Autistic Adults” by Sarah Cassidy et al.

“Autistic Burnout Explained” by Sarah Deweerdt

“Defining Autistic Burnout Through Experts by Lived Experience: Grounded Delphi Method Investigating Autistic Burnout” by Julianne M. Higgins et al.

“‘Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left With No Clean-Up Crew’: Defining Autistic Burnout” by Dora M. Raymaker et al.

Transcript

Kristen Hovet: 1:06

Today we’re talking about a kind of burnout that many autistic individuals experience and that’s different than non-autistic burnout.
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Dr. Kim Sage, a Therapist Finding Her Place on the Autism Spectrum

September 4, 2023

Autistic Experience, Female Autism Phenotype, Interview With An Autistic Person, Late-Diagnosed Autism

Season 3, episode 6 is here: Dr. Kim Sage, a Therapist Finding Her Place on the Autism Spectrum

Dr. Kim Sage is a licensed clinical psychologist in southern California. Dr. Sage joins me to discuss her discovery that she may be autistic, the problem of autism underdiagnosis, and the close connection between autism and personality disorders (especially narcissistic personality disorder) within families.

Dr. Sage also talks about her early autistic traits, friendship challenges, autistic traits’ impacts on romantic relationships, and more.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

Check out Dr. Sage’s website: Dr. Kim Sage

And her social media:

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Transcript

Kristen Hovet: 1:06

Today I’m speaking with Dr. Kim Sage, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Southern California, but before I share our conversation, I’d like to thank Colette for your generous one-time show of support to the Other Autism podcast.
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What Is Autistic Impostor Syndrome?

August 16, 2023

Adult Autism, Autism Diagnosis, Late-Diagnosed Autism

Season 3, episode 5 is here: What Is Autistic Impostor Syndrome?

Feeling like a fraud or a fake autistic is so common in those who are diagnosed as autistic in adulthood. In this episode, I talk about impostor syndrome and how it relates to autistic impostor syndrome. I also talk about the impact of impostor syndrome and some strategies on how to cope with it.

Be sure to stick around right to the end. Toby is super chatty. And so is Google… It gets weird.

Want to watch this on YouTube? You can do that now.

If you’d like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:

“Prevalence, Predictors, and Treatment of Impostor Syndrome: A Systematic Review” by Dena M. Bravata et al.

The Impostor Phenomenon: Overcoming the Fear That Haunts Your Success by Pauline Rose Clance

“Introducing Autistic Impostor Syndrome” by Natalie Engelbrecht

“Feel Like a Fraud?” by Kirsten Weir

Transcript

Kristen Hovet: 1:06

Today we’re talking about impostor syndrome as it pertains to autism and being diagnosed or identified as autistic. Before we get into it, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who voted for the Other Autism in the People’s Choice Podcast Awards. You did it! The Other Autism Podcast has made it to the final slate of the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards in the education category.
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I can’t believe it!!!

August 10, 2023

Admin Update
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.

History of The People’s Choice Podcast Awards

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:
- Malcolm Gladwell and Revisionist History
- Real Life Real Crime
- Joe Rogan and The Joe Rogan Experience
- Inside the FBI
- Crime Junkie
- Today, Explained
- Consider This
- Radiolab
And specifically in the Education Category, which The Other Autism podcast is in the running for currently, past winners have included:
- Grammar Girl
- Skeptics Guide to the Universe
- Stuff You Missed in History Class
- All the Hacks
Thank you so much, listeners! Regardless of who wins The Podcast Award in the Education Category, I feel I’ve already won. 💜

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Trissa, An Autistic Parent Raising Neurodivergent Children

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Kristen Hovet on the Autistic Tidbits and Tangents Podcast

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Autistic Burnout, Shutdown, and Social Hangover

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Dr. Kim Sage, a Therapist Finding Her Place on the Autism Spectrum

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What Is Autistic Impostor Syndrome?

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I can’t believe it!!!

History of The People’s Choice Podcast Awards

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