Tag: autism podcast

Former Teacher Finds the Diagnosis Her Therapists Missed

September 13, 2024

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

Episode #37 is here: Former Teacher Finds the Diagnosis Her Therapists Missed

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 the stage as Sarah wrestles with her newfound autistic identity.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

Transcript

Kristen Hovet
Today I’m speaking with Sarah, a gardener, musician, and former teacher in Pennsylvania. But before I share our conversation, I’d like to thank Roberta for buying me a coffee through the buy me a coffee link. Roberta, I really appreciate it. I’d also like to thank the Patreon patrons who sponsor the show and in return get some bonus content. There’s also a link in the show notes to Patreon. For a few dollars a month or any custom level that you set, you can become a patron of the show. Speaking of a few dollars a month, I have a correction to make from the last episode. When I was promoting The Other Autism’s Patreon, I said for a few dollars a day, you can support the show. Obviously I meant for a few dollars a month, maybe some wishful thinking on my part. And with that, please say hello to my guest for today, Sarah.
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Do Autistic People Lack Empathy?

August 7, 2024

Adult Autism, Autism News, Research

Episode #36 is here: Do Autistic People Lack Empathy?

Many think that autistic people lack empathy, but do they?

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 double empathy problem explain misunderstandings and communication breakdowns between autistic individuals and neurotypicals?

I also talk about how I personally think of empathy (and how my notions of empathy are surprisingly close to the very first usage of the word!).

Watch this episode on YouTube.

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

“A Reflective Guide on the Meaning of Empathy in Autism Research” by Caroline Bollen

“Autism and Empathy: What Are the Real Links?” By Sue Fletcher-Watson and Geoffrey Bird

“Autism in an Age of Empathy: A Cautionary Critique” by Patrick McDonagh (chapter in Worlds of Autism edited by Joyce Davidson and Michael Orsini)

“On the Ontological Status of Autism: The ‘Double Empathy Problem’” by Damian Milton

“The ‘Double Empathy Problem’: Ten Years On” by Damian Milton et al.

“Object Personification in Autism: This Paper Will Be Very Sad if You Don’t Read it” by Rebekah White and Anna Remington

“A Dual Route Model of Empathy: A Neurobiological Perspective” by Chi-Lin Yu and Tai-Li Chou

Transcript

Kristen Hovet
Today I’m talking about empathy and the double empathy problem in the context of autism. I’m also going to get into the problem of defining empathy and I’ll discuss how the myth of autistic empathy deficits came about.
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Helena, Diagnosed As Autistic and Schizophrenic

July 20, 2024

Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions, Autistic Experience, Interview With An Autistic Person, Late-Diagnosed Autism

Episode #35 is here: Helena, Diagnosed As Autistic and Schizophrenic

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.

Transcript

Kristen Hovet: 1:06

Today I’m speaking with Helena, a late-diagnosed autistic and schizophrenic individual. I’d like to thank David for your one-time show of support to The Other Autism podcast. David used the Buy Me a Coffee link not once but twice to send in a donation. Thank you so much, David. If you’d like to do the same, please check out the link in the show notes that says Buy Me a Coffee. I’d also like to thank the patrons over on Patreon who sponsor the show and, in return, get some bonus content. I really appreciate their ongoing support and interest in the show. If you’re curious to see what’s going on over there, head on over to patreon.com/TheOtherAutism all one word. For a few dollars a month, you can become a patron of The Other Autism as well. And with that, please say hello to my guest for today, Helena.
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Why I Don’t Do Trigger Warnings on My Podcast

March 26, 2024

Admin Update

Episode #33 is here: Why I Don’t Do Trigger Warnings on My Podcast

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 challenge the common usage of trigger warnings and explore trigger warnings’ influence on those they’re supposed to protect most.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

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

“Trigger Warning Efficacy: The Impact of Warnings on Affect, Attitudes, and Learning” by Guy Boysen et al.

“A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Trigger Warnings, Content Warnings, and Content Notes” by Victoria Bridgland et al.

“I Was Wrong About Trigger Warnings” by Jill Filipovic

“Helping or Harming? The Effect of Trigger Warnings on Individuals With Trauma Histories” by Payton Jones et al.

“What Does It Mean to Be Triggered?” By Zawn Villines

Transcript

Kristen Hovet: 1:07

Today I’m doing something a bit different. I’m going to be discussing trigger warnings. While this topic isn’t directly related to autism or autism research, it does come up a lot in content related to autism and neurodiversity. It’s actually almost a given these days that any content that includes discussion of sensitive topics will have trigger warnings. But just because something is pervasive doesn’t make it best practice, nor does it make it safe, specifically psychologically safe in this case.
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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

Watch this episode on YouTube.

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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