Autism Central Podcast

In episode 9, Holly Sprake-Hill and Dr. Carly Danesh-Jones chat about their experiences around navigating friendships as autistic women. Find out more about our programme for parents and carers ofautistic people at https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/ Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms youmay be unfamiliar with. We’ve put together a glossary toexplain some of the terms mentioned. T...

In episode 8, Holly Sprake-Hill chats to Marsha Martin and Helen Fleetwood about parenting neurodivergent children and family relationships. 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 menti...

In episode 7, Holly Sprake-Hill is joined by three neurodivergent guests - Andy Smith, Zeena Bishop and Sarah Davis - to talk about their experiences around family relationships. 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 gloss...

In episode 6, Holly Sprake-Hill meets two autistic young people, Leona Laverty and Fraser Parry, to talk about growing up with neurodivergent siblings. 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...

In episode 5, Holly Sprake-Hill meets Dawn Hockey and Louise Elliman, who share their experiences around parenting neurodivergent siblings. 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 mentio...

In episode 4, Holly Sprake-Hill meets neurodivergent sex therapist Tiga-Rose Nercessian. They discuss differences autistic people may experience around sex and relationships and how to keep yourself safe. Additional resources for this episode:   Tiga-Rose Nercessian offers a free course for neurodivergent people:  https://www.intimata.com/neurodivergent-me-course There are also helpful articles on...

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-in...

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-r...

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...

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 p...

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 unfamil...

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/...

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 p...

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 pu...

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&#...

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 epi...