On the podcast we often hear from Autistic mothers diagnosed after their kids. But today, Tiffany Hammond (@fidgets.and.fries) tells us a different story. We hear about her life at the intersection of being Black and Autistic; navigating services for her two Autistic sons; and her new book, A Day With No Words. Listen to the end for Tiffany’s takeaway to pro ... Show More
Yesterday
Supporting Twice Exceptional Autistic Kids
Kids who are very intellectually bright and also Autistic have a unique set of struggles, one that is often missed, silenced, or poorly supported. They may struggle with shame, perfectionism, self-advocacy, boredom, dysregulation, being misidentified, and being misunderstood.Toda ... Show More
53m 21s
Sep 2
Systems Let Autistic People Down, But They Don't Have To. Here's How To Change It
When Dr. Mel Houser started medical school, they never imagined that they would later find themselves reimagining healthcare for neurodivergent people. But their work has been remarkable - and offers all of us a template for challenging systems that create barriers to health, bel ... Show More
47m 22s
Apr 2025
Autism Myths or Inconvenient Truths? 5 autism beliefs that may be stopping growth
In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Host Louloua Smadi El Hajj and guest Krystel Alhayek come together for Autism Awareness Month to unpack 5 common myths about autism that may be standing in the way of real growth—for parents, professionals, and autistic individuals thems ... Show More
36 m
May 2023
99. S8 E7: Finding freedom after autism diagnosis and embodying the spirit of our unmasked selves
<p dir="ltr">Kay Louise Aldred is a writer, facilitator, teacher, mentor, and resource creator from North Yorkshire in the UK. Now 49, she was diagnosed autistic quite recently, last November.</p> <p dir="ltr">A former teacher, just like me she suffered burnout, left her career a ... Show More
55m 38s
Apr 2021
Side Effects of Autism (with Holly Robinson Peete)
This week, we kick off April, Autism Awareness Month, with actress and autism awareness advocate Holly Robinson Peete, who talks us through her journey from her son’s diagnosis to his independence, bringing understanding and breaking the stigma surrounding this developmental diso ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2024
How Croissants Helped A Mom Let Go: Autism and Living Independently with Rim Smadi
Kicking off our first guest episode with the inspiration behind All Brains Grow: my mom.. Growing up, she made it all look effortless, as if caring for my autistic brother came naturally. But when I sat down and asked her intentional questions, I realized how far from the truth t ... Show More
35m 53s
May 2023
Is life improving for Ghanaians with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Gifty Ayoka is the mother of a child with what used to be called Autism, but is now known as Autism Spectrum Disorder. It’s caused by differences in the brain that might lead to different ways of learning, moving or paying attention. When her son was born 11 years ago, there was ... Show More
15m 39s
Nov 2025
Interview with Katie Munday (on the topics of intersectionality, ableism, gender identity, research, activism, advocacy & more)
Join hosts Simeon Thompson and Dr Sophia Christophi as they welcome Katie Munday, a community researcher, advocate, and the self-proclaimed "permanently exhausted" creator of 'Autistic and Living the Dream'. In this episode, Katie discusses their experiences of navigating the cru ... Show More
1h 17m