The Other Autism
Episodes
Neurodivergent Intimacy, Unmasked
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Janet Walsh-Adams is a neurodivergent PhD candidate at Deakin University, researching a pattern that many autistic people have noticed for years: auti...
Autism and Workplace Accommodations: Workplaces for Every Kind of Mind
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've had so many jobs over the years — from babysitter to office administrator — and I didn't know until much later that my struggles in...
Navigating Late AuDHD Diagnosis (Level-2 Autism + ADHD)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca is a mental health counsellor in Australia. Diagnosed at 47 — with level-two autism and ADHD combined type — she shares her story of self-...
An Autistic Researcher Studying Autism in Higher Education
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brett Ranon Nachman is an autistic higher education researcher and co-lead of the PEACES study. We talk about what success means for autistic post...
"Where there's autistic people, there's always gender diverse people..."
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
millie joins me to talk about autistic culture, creativity, surviving in a neurotypical world, and finding true community. We get into late-diagnosed ...
Tips for Autistic University or College Students
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Odosa Obasuyi is the founder and CEO of Autinerary, a positive, all-purpose hub for all things autism-related. Odosa is the brother of an autistic sib...
Dr. Michael Lenz and the Link Between Fibromyalgia and Autism
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Lenz, a physician specializing in pediatrics, internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and lipidology. Dr. ...
New Year Meditation for Autistics and Other Neurodivergent People
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this guided meditation, created with autistic and neurodivergent brains in mind.Meditation is often depicted a certain way — sitting stil...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and Autism
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and how it connects to both ADHD and autism. I explore the intense emotional response...
The Self-Advocacy Guide for Cancer Patients on the Autism Spectrum
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're autistic and you're diagnosed with cancer, will your care be impacted by your unconscious wish to be the perfect patient? Or will ...
Dennis Bourne, an Autistic Hispanic Personal Trainer in New York
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dennis Bourne, a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD personal trainer and martial arts instructor. Dennis shares his journey growing up undiagnosed ...
Former Teacher Finds the Diagnosis Her Therapists Missed
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm speaking with Sarah, a musician, gardener, and former teacher based in Pennsylvania. Sarah spent much of her life in therapy and strug...
Autistic Empathy and the Double Empathy Problem
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many think that autistic people lack empathy, but do they? Even if you think you know the answer, you'll find new content about empathy and relat...
Helena, Diagnosed As Autistic and Schizophrenic
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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&ap...
Did Trauma Cause My Autism?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are my traits or symptoms related to autism? Or are they caused by trauma? This is one of the top questions asked by individuals going through the pro...
Teaser! Let's Read Together! Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Chapter 1: A Shifting Reef
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By popular demand, I've released the first reading episode for Patreon paid members. Here is a sneak peak! We're reading Twenty Thousand Lea...
The Science Behind Trigger Warnings (and Why I Don't Use Them)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a deep dive into the controversial topic of trigger warnings. I explore the ongoing debate surrounding the effectiveness and potential dan...
Zoe Alexandra Glass, Diagnosed As Autistic at 38
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm speaking with Zoe Alexandra Glass, a Jiu Jitsu instructor and artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Zoe went from listening to ...
Neural Pruning, Synesthesia, and Autism
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What aspects of the brain differ between autistic people and non-autistic people? Do these brain differences lead to things like synesthesia in autist...
Tips for Autistic Parents Raising Autistic or ADHD Children
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm speaking with Trissa, an autistic parent with ADHD based in Washington State. Trissa talks about ways to regulate yourself as a neurod...
Autistic Burnout, Shutdown, and Social Hangover
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Autistic burnout is very different from the work-related burnout that non-autistics experience. In this episode, I cover the official definition of au...
Dr. Kim Sage, a Therapist Finding Her Place on the Autism Spectrum
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 prob...
What Is Autistic Impostor Syndrome?
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 syndr...
What to Consider When Seeking Adult Autism Assessment
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to navigate the intricate maze of adult autism diagnosis? I dedicate this episode to offering tips and advice to help you determine whet...
What Can Occupational Therapy Do for Autistic Adults? An Interview With Courtney Benner
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Benner, a neurodivergent occupational therapist based in Utah, shares how occupational therapy can help autistic adults. She also talks about...
Life After Late Autism Diagnosis With Melissa Elaine
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Elaine, a music industry professional in California, shares the lead-up to getting an autism diagnosis just this past January and what life ha...
Why Are Autistic People More Likely to Be Non-Monogamous?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's delve into an under-discussed topic — the intersection of autism and non-monogamy. I talk about the differences between polyamory and ope...
Autistic Masking and Unmasking — Season Finale
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of season two of The Other Autism podcast, I explore the concept of masking. We've talked about it a lot this season, but no...
Midlife Trauma Leading to Autism Diagnosis With Cat
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cat is an Australia-based, late-identified autistic individual who suddenly lost the ability to mask following the death of her baby.Kristen and Cat d...
Jennifer Dodd, an 'AuDHDer' and Therapist
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Dodd is a Portland-based therapist and owner of the Embodied Life Therapy Center. Jennifer is a late-diagnosed autistic individual who has al...
Former ABA Therapist Turned Neurodiversity Author
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Gallo is the author of the new book, The Pivot: For Parents and Educators – Looking at Autism and ADHD Through a Different Lens. She is a speech...
I Was Diagnosed Autistic... Now What?
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The number one question I receive from listeners is some version of, "I was just diagnosed as autistic. Now what?" What are some common expe...
Heath Wilder, 'Autigender', and Autistic Empathy
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heath Wilder is the Director of Customer Experience at the Sydney Theatre Company in Sydney, Australia, and they were one of the first listeners of Th...
The Intimate Link Between ADHD and Autism
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard about the rising rates of both autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. Is there any truth to ...
Substance Use Disorder and Autism
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recent research indicates that many autistic people might have co-occurring substance use disorder. Let's talk about what this entails and reason...
Nicola Rowan-Brooks and Late Autism Diagnosis at 55
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Nicola Rowan-Brooks's story about being diagnosed by Sarah Hendrickx at the age of 55. Nicola shares the impact of her autism diagnosis and ...
Exposing Violence in ABA With Ciara Harte
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara Harte is a neurodivergent counsellor based in Victoria, British Columbia. In this episode, Kristen and Ciara chat about Ciara's critical di...
Leslie and Autism Self-Diagnosis
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Leslie's story about stumbling upon autism later in life, and the series of aha moments that ensued. Leslie previously worked in animation o...
Adverse Drug Reactions in Autism
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard that autistic people often have adverse or unexpected reactions (or total lack of response) to prescription and over-the-counter m...
The Medical Versus Social Models of Autism
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between the medical and social models of autism? And what gave rise to the social model of autism?Topics discussed also inc...
Autism's Co-occurring Conditions
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss the physical and mental health conditions that often exist alongside autism.Topics discussed also include:The overlap between autism and ADH...
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or Autistic?
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elaine Aron and her husband coined the term highly sensitive person (HSP) in the 1990s. Since then, her books and online content on the subject ha...
Sensory Processing Differences and Autism
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that most, if not all, autistic people have sensory processing differences and that many have some combination of hyper-reactivity and hy...
Autism's Impact on My Education
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer a listener question about autism's impact on my education and learning experiences. Topics discussed include:The chall...
Adult Autism and My Diagnosis Story
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are some traits that autistic adults might experience, especially those with late-diagnosed autism? And what does the female autism phenotype hav...
Does EMDR Therapy Help Autistic People?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Autism and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) — are they a good match? Recent findings suggest that EMDR might be particul...
Autism and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Autism and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often co-occurring — in other words, they're often seen together. In fact, many autistic p...
Are Narcissists Attracted to Autistic People?
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are autistic people especially prone to being abused and exploited by narcissists and other toxic individuals? What traits tend to leave those on ...
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Autism
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mast cell activation syndrome and autism. Is there an overlap? In this episode, I talk about the percentage of autistic people who have some kind of a...