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Autastic: A Comedians Guide to Autism

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Episode publication activity over the past year

Episodes

Grahamo is back!

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer update on Pete and JJ.

Jill Escher is back and details Washington Event!

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can be involved now to raise you voice to keep autism funding in place. 

Autism comedy show- guest Adam Schwartz discusses

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Schwartz from Winapeg discusses a show he runs and we discuss masking.

Graham Says Goodbye

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Graham's final episode. Thanks for all the memories folks! 

Perhaps don't tell Peter your secrets

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have a secret ? Peter may spill the beans.

What's Your Love Language

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's Kirk's love language, also a new bio marker for autism. 

Cerebellum News

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise call in from Peter and new news about the crabellum and autism. 

What's the best school for your person with Autism?

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

schools? Here's how to chose.

Fish Cull 2024

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, JJ has to find a new job and Peter calls in for a big fishtank update. Also, we read an article explaining how iron may be linked to ...

Crazy New Study About Autism and Pregnancy

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Also in this episode, Kirk may have found a new communication tool for JJ and Peter is doing great! 

Graham is at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Kirk's moving books

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grahams voice is shot and hes almost done with the festival

The Motorcycle

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk takes JJ on a motorcycle ride and Graham is in Scotland doing his show about Peter. 

Kirk Has Lunch With Pete

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk has a interesting lunch with Pete in Ottawa and JJ is pissed. Also, new update on gut biome. 

Neanderthals? What's the connection?

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Also Kirk is in Canada and Graham is going to TX.

Are autistic brains bigger than neurotypical ?

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is bigger better?

AuDHD? Connection? Also Peter's foot is GREAT!

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Fellas Get Upset About Language

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirks in Sweden visiting JJ, an update on Peter's fall, and an article about new research sparks a conversation about language. 

Eating Drywall (You're Not Alone)

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Peter has a new free delivery service and stories of JJ's diet. 

Changing Diagnosis

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk gets a kiss, Graham opens doors and changing diagnosis throughout life. 

Autism and Breast Feeding

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Pete has had it with Graham's suggestions and Kirk and Graham get a nice fan mail. 

Kirk Is Back From Australia

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wax up those skis and get your lederhosen on because Kirk is back from Australia. Also, Pete is inspiring Graham and JJ is getting ready to see Kirk. ...

Kirk is Sydney and Graham is on crutches

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 328

New Symphony for Autistic man Jacob Rock

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episdoe 327

A New AI Test

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Its Christmas time and science has given us a promising new test. 

A Controversy About Profound Autism

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Controversy About Profound Autism

Author of Girl Storm, Peg Kerswell stops by

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we played the interview that Jill Escher did of Peg Kerswell on her podcast, the Autism confidencial. Pointing an important light on profoud...

Not Enough Housing

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, Earth to society. There's not enough housing for people after 21. 

Adult Diagnosis Stigma and The Return of Pete!

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fellas read an article about adult late diagnosis stigmas and the man, the myth and legend, Peter parker Spider Man makes his return to the pod. 

Old Grahamo did another week of one man shows and has a lot to say! lol

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

probably best not to interupt a live show ❤️

New Brain Science

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk and Graham are back for another week. This week they read an article about smart brain stuff. 

Graham's new show! And Kirk tapes a drybar.

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Parker in NYC

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete comes to New York, JJ gets a new horse and a promising new law in Arizona. 

Kirk meets Peter for the first time! And the Kays travel to NYC

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk meets Peter for the first time! And the Kays travel to NYC

Can AI detect Autism? Graham is wary.

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can AI detect Autism? Graham is wary.

Peter loves long forgotten Canadian cartoons, and Graham is in Alaska and Kirk is in Iceland

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter loves long forgotten Canadian cartoons, and Graham is in Alaska and Kirk is in Iceland 

The Amish Autism Myth

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Theres been a dangerous myth going around that hte Amish don't have autism. Oh and Graham complains about his parents. 

Autism Acceptance 80 Years later

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People with Autism are still fighting stigma 80 years after the first autism diagnosis. Also, does Graham have Autism? 

Autism Now More Common in Black and Hispanic Kids

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey folks, this week Kirk visits JJ in Sweden and discovers a new thing he likes and autism is being doiagnosed more in BIPOC communities. 

Autism and gut microbiome connection stronger than ever

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

EP 312

Professor Pamela Block on Canada vs US support and Siblings

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PHD Pamela Block from Western University joins us to compare state run assistance in Canada nad America. Also, she shares what she's working on next w...

Jill Escher updates us on her work with severe autism

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 310

Government Bureaucracy In Autism

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about Pete's new obsession with his figurines and we read an article about a parents struggle with government bureaucracy. 

Should there be better US funding for JJ?

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can JJ ever move back to America? Also, JJ calls and Graham cries. 

Troubling New Racial Biases

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Road trip ideas for JJ, Pete calls in and troubling new racial biases in autism diagnosis. 

Updates from Sweden and Graham's first Autism show was a blast!

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 306

Do Environmental Factors Matter in Autism?

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do enviromental factors cause autism and comparing Pete and JJ. 

Toys for JJ this week and Graham is driving to Peter this weekend

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 304

An Exciting New AutismTest

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, folks theres a new test to see if you or a loved one has autism. Woo!

Is Private Equity Good For Autism?

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey folks is private equity good for serving people in need?  lol. 

Brandon Fraser from The Whale talk about his son with Autism

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 301!

EPISODE 300!!!

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey folks we can't believe it but we're at episode 300 of talking about autism. But really we're talking about the ones we love so it's way less impre...

What to do when your autistic loved one hurts you

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about JJ stuggling with touching heads too hard.

A New Test For Autism

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Graham and Kirk are back from a Christmas break. Wooo! Oh and theres a new test for Autism in babies. 

Christmas with JJ and Peter and family.

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas in Sweden and Canada.

Should Autism Have 2 Names?

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This one gets intense folks. We start off with the fellas doing thier usual silly chit chat but then read a very interesting opinion peice from a moth...

Graham forgets Peter can't count and JJ has favorites

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Graham embarsses himself by forgeting Peter can't count and JJ definitely behaves differently for different people.

Dyspraxia Autism Link

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week JJ still likes his dad, Peter is WAY too busy for Graham and an intersting link found between Dyspraxia and Autism. 

Graham misses Peter and Kirk forgets how to do an intro.

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Graham misses Peter and Kirk forgets how to do an intro.

Shocking Gender Study

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Peter takes care of the house, JJ  makes an office and a crazy new development in the gender biasis of Autism. 

Peter is getting Paid! And JJ has an office.

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 294

Peter Get's a Job!

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ohhh happy day! Peter got a job, JJ chats with his sister and Graham stumbles over an article about Irish people. 

Big Updates for Jacob and Peter ❤️

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 292 (first 5 minutes have a small audio issue but I still hope you enjoy. 

Did Peter Get The Job?

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kirk takes a call from JJ and we finally find out if Peter got a job. Also, Graham is releasing a new comedy special on YouTube at the ned o...

A New Way to Learn From Israel

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk is gearing up to visit JJ, Graham is still waiting to see if Peter got a new job and researchers in Isreal may have found a better way for people...

Peter Gets a Job Interview

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Peter gts a job interview, JJ politely asks for "private time" and is there a corpoorate cash grab at Autims centers?  

Graham gets fired for talking about autism

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 288: Autism is still taboo?

Is Ketamine Good?

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk thinks about taking JJ on vacation, Peter doesn't want to do anybody elses laundry and is Ketamine an affective treatment for autism?

Let's Go Actual Kid Named Brandon!

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fun episode this week where Graham reads a boring article and Kirk makes fun of him. Then Kirk reads the most fun article of all time.

Peter solving problems!

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 285

A Non Verbal Speech

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More good signs from JJ. Plus is Tik Tok the answer to all our problemns and a  person who's non verbal gives a speech.

Is candy the key to happiness?

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 283 JJ pushes for candy bringing us to the age old question, "Candy, is it the meaning of happiness?"

Live From Sweden - Ep. 282

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Kirk visits JJ in Sweden, Pete gets shadow banned from his work, and could JJ work for the CIA?

JJ Misses Kirk

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A minor breakthrough with JJ and also new  research in diagnosing girls with autism. 

Placenta and DNA

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EP. 280:

Cannabis and Autism

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 279: Cannabis is being prescribed.  Thoughts?

Expressing Grief

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do some people with autism have trouble expressing grief? Peter and JJ seem to. Plus some new research about sleep deprevation can have on people with...

Breaking: Prenatal scan can detect Autism

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Opens up intersting questions about Eugenics

Is Horsing Around Good?

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and JJ both love horses but are there also medical benefits?

Tough staffing changes for JJ

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 275: Tough staffing changes for JJ

Peter Has a E-mail Feud

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does Peter write too many e-mails? Well somebody on his e-mail list thinks so and he was NOT happy about it. Also, Kirk gets sea sick and can a babies...

Tough staffing changes for JJ

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tough staffing changes for JJ

Peter gets a Web helicopter for Christmas!

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Do the calls exasperate loved ones?

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 273

New Labels?

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peter gets his job back, Kirk has to cancel a trip to see his son and are new labels for different levels of the spectrum needed?

New Signs! And Peter calls in ❤️

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New Autism signs and Peter calls in.

Autastic 270

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peter doesn't want to be a movie star and we read an article about how some parents don't like having their child's condition being called a blessing....

New autism event in Jersey with Cindy Gelormini

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 269: This week Cindi Gelormini stops by and talks about the event she put on in New Jersey. https://www.amazon.com/Robbies-World-SPECTRUM-Adventu...

Peter Asks A Girl Out

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Peter asks out a girl..well sort of, Kirks daughter is having trouble connecting to his son and Israeli defense forces are using autis...

Disco balls fun?

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 268

Google's Autism Hiring Mandate

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Google has pledged to hire more people with autism but do the other neurotypical employees need training on how to to deal with them? 

Ep 266: Peter meets Julia

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Graham goes on a travel advneture in Canada and misses Peters 9 PM cutoff.

Sleep connected to Autism?

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New study talks about the connection between these seemingly two disconnected topics.

Early Autism Diagnosis and Learning to Shave

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk talks about teaching his sone to shave and graham recounts a conversation with a long time listener who just discovered she has autism. 

Forest Gump Autism?

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 263: This week we discuss Forest Gump, how his disablitiy is portrayed.

Peter Makes a Tuna Melt (Feat. Greg Stone)

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Peter sends pictures of tuna melts to 33 people including comedian Greg Stone. Greg joins us to talk about what it means to be part of...

Autism hate symbols?

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 261: We talk hate symbols and everything in between.

Tonight show with Graham Kay

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 260: this week we discuss 4 myths of Autism. www.patreon.com/autastic Follow Graham: https://www.instagram.com/instagrahamkay Follow Kirk: https://...

From Sweden with Love

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 259 Also: Come see Graham perform in Chattanooga June 18th and Atlanta June 19h. Tickets at grahamkay.com

Dr. Alycia Halladay 3

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The amazing Alycia Halladay joins us for the 3rd and final installment of her interview with incredible Jill Escher. 

JJ Calls and Elon Musk Comes Out

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ gives us a call and Graham narrates. Also, Elon Musk comes out as what he calls Aspergers and exciting US Love on the Spectrum news.