Autistic Tidbits & Tangents

COMING DECEMBER 5, 2022 - Ep. 10 - Autistic at the Holidays - Today is all about holidays! We talk about difficulties, strategies and a few personal experiences. We touch on different support needs, how small accommodations can have a big effect, and as always, there may be a tangent or two. We hope everyone has a good time during their holiday celebrations. Thing of the Day: https://koriathome.co...

Ep. 9 - Autistic Burnout (with Carole Jean Whittington) - Today we interview Carole Jean about her take on autistic burnout, recovery, and tips for self-care and compassion. She uses the phrase Firm Ground to explain each part of her approach, The Unveiling Method.  GUEST BIO: Carole Jean Whittington is Founder and Principal of Mind Your Autistic Brain where she also hosts a weekly talk show...

COMING NOVEMBER 21, 2022 - Ep. 9 - Autistic Burnout (with Carole Jean Whittington) - Today we interview Carole Jean about her take on autistic burnout, recovery, and tips for self-care and compassion. She uses the phrase Firm Ground to explain each part of her approach, The Unveiling Method. GUEST BIO: Carole Jean Whittington is Founder and Principal of Mind Your Autistic Brain where she also host...

Ep. 8 - Autistic Masking - We discuss the motivations for masking, what it is like for us, how our masks developed over time, and importantly, the consequences of masking! Thing of the Day: Pretending to be Normal by Liane Holliday Willey (book) __________ Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond & Maja Toudal, centered around topics relevant to autism an...

COMING NOVEMBER 7, 2022 - Ep. 8 - Autistic Masking - We discuss the motivations for masking, what it is like for us, how our masks developed over time, and importantly, the consequences of masking! Thing of the Day: Pretending to be Normal by Liane Holliday Willey (book) __________ Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond & Maja Toudal, centered around to...

Ep. 7 - Parenting & Autism (with Maddy Dever) - In this episode, we discuss topics like competing needs, matching vs mismatched profiles in the home, the need for patience, challenges as a disabled parent, and the need to put on your own (metaphorical) oxygen mask before helping others. GUEST BIO: Maddy Dever (they/them) is a non-binary, wheelchair user with a spinal cord injury and an Autisti...

COMING OCTOBER 24, 2022 - Ep. 7 - Parenting & Autism (with Maddy Dever) - In this episode, we discuss topics like competing needs, matching vs mismatched profiles in the home, the need for patience, challenges as a disabled parent, and the need to put on your own (metaphorical) oxygen mask before helping others. GUEST BIO: Maddy Dever (they/them) is a non-binary, wheelchair user with a spinal...

Ep. 6 - How on Earth Were We Missed!? - A fun chat sharing stories from our childhoods and adolescence which very much were hints of autism, but which were not recognized at the time. Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond & Maja Toudal, centered around topics relevant to autism and the lives of autistic people. We are both autistic professionals with a...

COMING OCTOBER 10, 2022 - Ep. 6 - How on Earth Were We Missed!? - A fun chat sharing stories from our childhoods and adolescence which very much were hints of autism, but which were not recognized at the time. Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond & Maja Toudal, centered around topics relevant to autism and the lives of autistic people. We are both aut...

Ep. 5 - Autistic Special Interests (with Pete Wharmby) - We discuss when special interests become obsessions or impede functioning in daily life, special interests as strengths and career paths, as a coping tool and a recharger, and much more! GUEST BIO: After being diagnosed as autistic at the age of 34 in 2017, I have immersed myself in working to improve autistic awareness, acceptance and makin...

COMING SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 - Ep. 5 - Autistic Special Interests (with Pete Wharmby) - We discuss when special interests become obsessions or impede functioning in daily life, special interests as strengths and career paths, as a coping tool and a recharger, and much more! GUEST BIO: After being diagnosed as autistic at the age of 34 in 2017, I have immersed myself in working to improve autistic awa...

Ep. 4 - Supporting Families through Diagnostic Discoveries (with Dr. Garth Smith) - For this episode, we had a chat with Developmental Pediatrician Dr. Garth Smith, diving into the diagnostic process, barriers and myths, and general advice for parents. GUEST BIO: Dr. R. Garth Smith is a Developmental Pediatrician and the Medical Director of KidsInclusive Centre for Child and Youth Development, Kin...

COMING SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 -  Ep. 4 - Supporting Families through Diagnostic Discoveries (with Dr. Garth Smith) - For this episode, we had a chat with Developmental Pediatrician Dr. Garth Smith, diving into the diagnostic process, barriers and myths, and general advice for parents. GUEST BIO: Dr. R. Garth Smith is a Developmental Pediatrician and the Medical Director of KidsInclusive Centre fo...

Ep. 3 - What We Wish Parents Knew - In this episode, we discuss the information often given to parents when their child is diagnosed, myths that may still linger, and what information we hope parents are able to access.      Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond & Maja Toudal, centered around topics relevant to autism and the lives...

COMING AUG 29, 2022 - Ep. 3 - What We Wish Parents Knew -  In this episode, we discuss the information often given to parents when their child is diagnosed, myths that may still linger, and what information we hope parents are able to access.     Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond & Maja Toudal, centered around topics relevant to...

Ep. 2 - Getting a Late Autism Diagnosis (with Bruce Petherick) - Kara, Maja and Bruce talk about their different experiences with late diagnosis, barriers to diagnosis, preparation tips, their reactions, and other tangentially related topics (as per usual). GUEST BIO: Bruce Petherick is a autistic advocate, a sound designer and musician. Born in Melbourne, Australia and now living in Vancouver, Ca...

Coming Aug. 15, 2022 - Ep. 2 - Kara, Maja and Bruce talk about their different experiences with late diagnosis, barriers to diagnosis, preparation tips, their reactions, and other tangentially related topics (as per usual).   GUEST BIO: Bruce Petherick is a autistic advocate, a sound designer and musician. Born in Melbourne, Australia and now living in Vancouver, Canada, Bruce spent many year...

Ep. 1 - Autistic at School -  features Kara and Maja discussing being autistic at school and the ways in which being diagnosed or undiagnosed can have consequences. Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond & Maja Toudal, centered around topics relevant to autism and the lives of autistic people. We are both autistic professionals with a passion for b...

Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond & Maja Toudal, centered around topics relevant to autism and the lives of autistic people. We are both autistic professionals with a passion for broadening and advancing accessibility for autistic people and understanding of autism and neurodiversity. We approach our work with the combination of our personal and pr...