Autism Central Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In episode 7, Holly Sprake-Hill talks to autistic parent and researcher Eiman Munro about stimming, from both a personal and professional perspective. We learn more about what stimming is, and the functions it can have, from managing anxiety to bringing joy.

Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/⁠⁠⁠

Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠glossary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to explain some of the terms mentioned.

The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central, and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our YouTube channel here.⁠⁠

In episode 6, parents of autistic children Anoushka Pattenden and Marsha Martin, and occupational therapist Denise Martin share their experiences and tips on how to be a sensory supporter for your child.

Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/⁠⁠

Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠glossary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to explain some of the terms mentioned.

The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central, and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our YouTube channel here.⁠⁠

In episode 5 Holly Sprake-Hill is in conversation with Hat Richardson who is an autistic semi-speaking speech and language therapist. We find out more about what it means to be semi-speaking and how this can affect the ways in which sensory needs can be communicated and supported.

Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/⁠

Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠glossary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to explain some of the terms mentioned.

The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central, and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠our YouTube channel here.⁠⁠

In episode 4 Holly Sprake-Hill speaks to Tim Chan, a non-speaking autistic person, and his mother Sarah about sensory processing and how to support people with communication differences.

Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/⁠

Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠glossary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to explain some of the terms mentioned.

The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central, and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠our YouTube channel here.⁠⁠

In episode 3 Holly Sprake-Hill, Loren Snow and Stu Ferrol discuss their experiences of sensory processing differences as late-diagnosed autistic adults and share their top tips for parents.

Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at ⁠⁠https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/

Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a ⁠⁠⁠⁠glossary ⁠⁠⁠⁠to explain some of the terms mentioned.

The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central, and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on ⁠⁠⁠our YouTube channel here.⁠⁠

In episode 2, Holly Sprake-Hill meets parents of non-speaking autistic children, Jade Page and Paul Anderson, who share their experiences around sensory processing and what works for their families.

Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at ⁠https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/

Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a ⁠⁠⁠glossary ⁠⁠⁠to explain some of the terms mentioned.

The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central, and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on ⁠⁠our YouTube channel here.⁠⁠

In episode 1, series host Holly Sprake-Hill, a neurodivergent occupational therapist, discusses all things sensory processing with her colleague Denise Martin. We learn more about what sensory processing is and the differences that autistic people can experience.

Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/

Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a ⁠glossary ⁠to explain some of the terms mentioned.

The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central, and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on our YouTube channel here.

In the first episode of season 2, Holly Sprake-Hill talks to autistic author, public speaker and diagnostician Sarah Hendrickx about romantic relationships and life with her autistic partner.

Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/

Sarah Hendrickx’s latest book on Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum, which is mentioned in the episode, is available here: 

https://uk.jkp.com/products/women-and-girls-on-the-autism-spectrum-second-edition 

A note to listeners: In this series, we'll be discussing themes including sex that you may consider inappropriate for minors.

Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We’ve put together a glossary to explain some of the terms mentioned.

The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central, and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on our YouTube channel here.

In episode 3, Holly Sprake-Hill is joined by Sarah Noble and Harvey Range to talk about the Sex Education Matters project for autistic young people and why effective sex education is so important. Additional resources for this episode:

Relationships and intimacy my way: an autistic perspective

https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/understanding-autism/preparing-for-adulthood/relationships-and-intimacy

Sex Education Matters website

https://www.sexedmatters.co.uk/

 Ambitious Youth Network

https://ambitious-youth-network.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/

Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/

Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We’ve put together a glossary to explain some of the terms mentioned.

The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central, and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on our YouTube channel here.

In episode 2, Holly Sprake-Hill, Ashley Welton and Tom Moran chat about their experiences around dating and romantic relationships and share tips and advice for autistic young people and their parents.

Additional resources for this episode:

An Autistic Guide to Healthy Relationships: https://www.durham.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/neurodiversity-development/impact-and-engagement/healthy-relationships-for-autistic-people/

Autism, Relationships and Marriage: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autism-relationships

Purple Ella: ‘Autistic Masking & Romantic Relationships’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOMDSQ5Dc28

BBC ‘The Social’: Autism and relationships

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p080bkmx

Books:

- The Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships: Understand Yourself and Make Choices that are Right for You by Dr Emma Goodall, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016

- Taking Off the Mask: Practical Exercises to Help Understand and Minimise the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging by Hannah Belcher, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022

- Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person by Cathy Wassel, Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2022

Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at ⁠https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/

A note to listeners: In this series, we'll be discussing themes including sex that you may consider inappropriate for minors.

Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We’ve put together a ⁠glossary⁠ to explain some of the terms mentioned.

The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central, and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on ⁠our YouTube channel here⁠.