Autism Unpacked
Episodes
Episode 20 - Is My Child Autistic? Early Signs and More - A Parent Q&A
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIf you've found yourself Googling "is my child autistic?" at 2am, you're not alone. In this episode, we're jo...
Episode 19 - Being An Autism Brother
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailThis is the second in our two episodes focusing on the reality of being an autistic sibling, featuring Becky Smith and her son, Max. T...
Episode 18 - Growing Up with Autistic Siblings
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we shine a light on a group quitely growing up alongside autism: siblings. Brothers and sisters who love fiercely, ad...
Episode 17 - Highlights: Understanding Your Child's World
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this special recap episode of Autism Unpacked, we look back at some of the standout moments so far from series two, helping parents to b...
Episode 16 - Unpacking Maths Anxiety and Autism
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMaths is everywhere — but for many young people, it can be one of the biggest sources of stress. In this episode, Rosie explores maths...
Episode 15 - Autism Myth-Busting, Decoding Fact from Fiction
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text“Everyone’s a little bit autistic.” “Autistic people don’t feel empathy.”These phrases can be confusing, frustrating and ev...
Episode 14 - Unseen Overload - The Impact of Autistic Trauma on Mental Health
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode of Autism Unpacked focuses on a subject that is often overlooked - the impact of autistic trauma and mental health on young...
Episode 13 Part 2 - Helping Families Navigate Emotionally Based School Avoidance
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the second part of our focus on Emotionally Based School Avoidance, or EBSA.Anxiety works both ways and supporting a child st...
Episode 13 Part 1 - Not Just Skipping - Understanding Emotionally Based School Avoidance
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the first of two episodes on Emotionally Based School Avoidance - or EBSA - a subject that many families find challenging.We ...
Episode 12 - Food Struggles Uncovered - Feeding Disorder Diagnosis and Parent Support
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Rosie is joined by Natalie Raven Morris, CEO fo the Feeding Trust, as they talk about paediatric feeding and eating dis...
Episode 11 - Beyond Picky - Understanding Feeding and Eating Disorders
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe open series two with a topic that comes up a lot, but which is still so often misunderstood - feeding and eating disorders in chilren...
Series 2 Trailer
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAutism Unpacked is a refreshingly real podcast that dives into what it really means to be autistic in today’s world. In series 1, we u...
Bonus Clip - Holidaying with complex needs - Planning, Care & Joy!
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this bonus clip, we talk about what it's really like taking a child with complex autism on holiday. Hear Karen, mum to Lois who ...
Episode 10 - Series 1 Highlights - What Helps & What's Hype, Expert Advice, Strategies & Myth Busting
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to our second compilation episode from Series 1 of Autism Unpacked. This time round we’re focusing on what helps and what’s ...
Episode 9 - Series 1 Highlights, Lived Experience - Real Voices and Real Lives
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to this very special compilation edition of Autism Unpacked, featuring highlights from across Series 1. We are privileged to be ...
Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 2
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to part 2 of episode 8, as we continue to unpack the subject of autism in girls.Here, we rejoin the conversation with our e...
Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 1
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we explore an often misunderstood subject - autism in girls. Autism can often present very differently in girls, leadin...
Episode 7 - Sleep & Autism - Navigating rest in a neurodiverse world
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Autism Unpacked, we explore sleep and why this can be a challenge for neurodiverse individuals. Rosie is joined by Dr...
Episode 6 - Parenting Through Complexity - A Family's Journey with Autism
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode welcomes to the pod Karen Broomhead, a lecturer in special educational needs and a mother of two. Karen’s daughter, Lois,...
Episode 5 - Building Rewarding Futures - Part 2
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis two-part episode welcomes to the pod Kelly Guthery and Oli Masters, both from The Futures Team at Options Autism. This team is dedi...
Episode 5 - Building Rewarding Futures - Part 1
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis two-part episode welcomes to the pod Kelly Guthery and Oli Masters, both from The Futures Team at Options Autism. This team is dedi...
Episode 4 - Understanding Demand Avoidance, Part 2
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to part 2 of our conversation about Demand Avoidance, as we continue to explore the impact that it can have on young people...
Episode 4 - Understanding Demand Avoidance, Part 1
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode tackles the topic of Demand Avoidance. You may have heard of PDA or Pathological Demand Avoidance, but how much do you real...
Episode 3 - "You Don't Look Autistic" with Tom Malone Jr
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoining this episode of Autism Upacked is Tom Malone Jr. Tom is probably best known for his appearances on the show Gogglebox. He's...
Episode 2 - Cracking the EHCP Code
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we navigate our way through EHCPs – Education Health and Care Plans – from understanding their purpose to the steps...
Episode 1 - Understanding and obtaining an Autism diagnosis
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of Autism Unpacked! In this episode we’re diving into a crucial topic; understanding and obtaining an au...
Autism Unpacked Trailer
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAutism Unpacked is dedicated to exploring the multi-faceted world of autism.Brought to you by Options Autism, it promises to bring fresh...