Autistic Advocacy

Welcome to the first official meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club — the podcast for anyone who discovered their neurodivergence later in life. Hosted by Dr. Angela Kingdon, this episode features artist and activist Sarah Davies, who shares how she went from a dyslexia diagnosis in childhood to discovering her autism at 34. Together, Angela and Sarah discuss identity, unmasking, self-advocacy, and w...

🎉 Introducing the Autistic Culture Podcast Network What started as one show — The Autistic Culture Podcast — has grown into something bigger: the Autistic Culture Podcast Network, the first podcast network created by and for autistic people. Across our shows, we celebrate autistic voices, stories, and culture — because being autistic isn’t just a diagnosis, it’s a community, a worldview, and some...

Welcome to The Late Diagnosis Club, a brand new show from the Autistic Culture Podcast Network! The Late Diagnosis Club is a podcast by and for adults who found they were neurodivergent later-in-life. Hosted by Story Steward Dr. Angela Kingdon, this show features honest conversations with neurodivergent guests navigating the identity shock of late diagnosis or self-identification. Each episode exp...

We’ve grown into a network! 🎙️ Autistic Culture is now the Autistic Culture Podcast Network — five shows live, more on the way — all created by and for neurodivergent people. We’re also launching Autistic Culture Plus on Supercast, where you can listen ad-free, get early access, binge full series, and unlock our exclusive archive of earlier episodes. Founding Listener Offer: Join now for £0.99/mon...

💔 CW: This episode includes discussions of death, suicide, and self-harm. In this episode of Autistic Advocacy , Dr. Angela Kingdon is joined by neuroaffirming therapist Mady Snyder to explore the complexity of autistic grief. From the loss of people to the loss of routines, expectations, or identity, autistic grief shows up differently—and that difference deserves compassion, not correction. Thi...

In this powerful and sombre episode of Autistic Advocacy , Angela is joined by Black autistic advocates Faith Clarke and Darren Calhoun to confront the tragic police killing of 17-year-old autistic Puerto Rican teen Victor Perez—and the systemic failures that made it possible. Centering voices from the Black neurodivergent community, this conversation demands a reimagining of autistic justice beyo...

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy , Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry LPP are joined by Jess Lewis — a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming functional medicine advocate — to explore the deeply intertwined connections between Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), autism, and POTS. This conversation blends science, systems thinking, and lived autistic experience to unpack how chronic stress,...

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy , Matt Lowry LPP and Dr. Angela Kingdon explore how executive functioning shifts over time—and why conventional advice fails autistic people. From the increasing demands of adulthood to the compounding impact of co-occurring conditions, this conversation offers validation, practical strategies, and lived experience for navigating the realities of autistic life....

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy , Matt Lowry LPP and Dr. Angela Kingdon celebrate one of the most joyful and identity-defining aspects of autistic life—special interests (SPINS). From Frankenstein to Bob Geldof, Crowded House to the early internet, this episode dives into how SPINS offer comfort, connection, and career possibilities—and why they’re an essential part of autistic culture, not a...

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy , Matt and Angela welcome special guest Meghan Ashley, LPC-S—an autistic licensed professional counsellor, speaker, and author of Blueprint to Behaviour—for a conversation about neurodivergent parenting, autistic self-understanding, and creating advocacy that starts at home. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why autism advocacy begins at home – Creating affirming environmen...

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy , Matt and Angela unpack internalized ableism—how it shows up, where it comes from, and how to actively dismantle it as autistic individuals. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Masking, burnout & skill regression – How the drive to "prove you're capable" often causes harm rather than growth. The social model of disability – Why saying “I’m not disabled” may reflect deep-...

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy, Matt and Angela explore how to create a joyful, neurodivergent Christmas by letting go of societal expectations, prioritizing sensory needs, and embracing personalized traditions. They unpack the pressures of picture-perfect Hallmark holidays, the disruptions to autistic routines, and the importance of setting boundaries—while also sharing strategies for reduc...

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy , Matt and Angela take on audience requests to break down the problematic and often misleading language of the DSM-5. They unpack how the manual pathologizes autism, overlooks key realities like proprioceptive challenges and co-occurring conditions, and frames autistic traits through a strictly neurotypical viewpoint. From dismantling ableist IQ testing to refr...

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy , Matt and Angela explore the viral Takiwātanga meme—a social media trend often featuring striking images of Polynesian women and claiming that Takiwātanga is the Māori word for autism, meaning “in their own time and space.” They trace the real story behind the word, its creator, and the deeper cultural and colonial implications it raises. 🎧 What You’ll Learn...

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy , Matt and Angela dive into the autistic hell that is moving—exploring the intricate details, overwhelming processes, and the regulation strategies that can make the chaos more manageable. From survival packs to emotional attachment to belongings, they break down the systems autistic individuals often need to stay comfortable and grounded at home. 🎧 What You’l...

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy, hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP, explore the life and legacy of Temple Grandin—the first widely recognized autistic celebrity. While Grandin indelibly changed how America thinks about autism, her prominence also raises deep and complex issues within Autistic culture. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: Temple’s childhood diagnosis of “brain damage” in the 1950s...

In this episode of Autistic Advocacy, hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP confront the systemic discrimination Autistics face in healthcare and why culturally competent medical care is desperately needed. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: The disproportionate health challenges Autistic people face, including sleep apnea, autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal issues, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, mas...