Have you heard of Autistic Radio yet? Evalynne chats with Jules Barton and Liz Vande Putt about the concept – how it developed, why it was set up and how to get on board! They both also talk about their own diagnoses and how they feel about being autistic and, for Liz, potentially ADHD. We discuss the power of audio - and listening to authentic voices - for Neurodivergent people

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Silvan Ruthenberg (adaptive autist) is back on the Autistic Voices podcast, with an update on co-hosting World Autism Awareness Day 2023 and his new role as Global Lead for IONs (Institute of Neurodiversity), with the aim of bringing together one million people from over 100 countries ‘ION is a Global Charity, Membership and Human Rights organisation for neurominorities and allies.

By coming together we can form a strong voice and develop our agency so we can change the narrative around neurominorities and advocate for change.’

We also chat about the challenges of running a household.  Join our conversation now.

Evalynne speaks with Dr Shirley Woods-Gallagher PhD about her late autistic diagnosis that she received the evening before her father’s funeral during Covid restrictions.  We also talk about social and emotional mental health, stigma and ‘coming out’ as autistic both personally and publicly.  Dr Woods-Gallagher also discusses her amazing wealth of experience and passion for equality, the impact of the pandemic on early years, LEGO and the charity Respect for All.

Tune in to episode 33 of the Autistic Voices podcast now.

In this exciting episode, join us as we catch up with Willow, one of our most memorable guests from the early days of the show. As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, Willow brings an incredible depth of personal and professional experience to the forefront of autism advocacy, championing the cause of neurodivergent individuals across various organizations and initiatives, including Disability Wales, Autistic UK, Fair Treatment for Women in Wales, and the Integrated Autism Service.

Listen in as we dive into her latest accomplishments, including her impactful work with the Wales Neurodevelopment Improvement Programme and the Government Ministerial Advisory Group. Willow's outstanding dedication to co-production and her continuous drive for change, make her an incomparable inspiration for both autistic and neurotypical communities.

Join us and be inspired by Willow's journey, as we discuss the transformative power of shared experiences, collaboration, and empathy in driving forward progress for the autistic and neurodivergent communities. Discover how, together, we can shape a better future of understanding and acceptance.

In this latest episode of Autistic Voices, host Evalynne Charmer has the pleasure of chatting with 17 year old film & broadcast student Thomas about his fears and hopes for adulthood, dressing up as Spiderman for a living and hoping young children can suspend their belief system!

We also talk a bit about Lewis Capaldi, Tourette Syndrome, Dyslexia, being autistic and ADD/OCD  and the impact of anxiety.

Join us now.

Evalynne Charmer chats to Paula Burl-McCartney about dyslexia, ADHD, auditory processing disorder and autism in the latest episode of Autistic Voices.

They also discuss the challenges of mainstream education for some children with special needs, mental health, including the impact of social media and external factors on young people. 

They consider alternative education options for children with mental health issues, and the value of random acts of kindness and the benefits it brings to both the giver and the recipient.

Listen in now.  We would also love to hear your comments!

Join Evalynne Charmer, therapist and fellow autist, as she sits down with Anna Taylor, founder of Autism Matters, based in the North East of England.  Autism Matters is a non profit organisation offering a range of support and services for Autistic adults designed by Autistic adults, in Teeside and Newcastle.

Anna's vision for expanding Autism Matters into other cities and towns is rooted in her belief that autistic adults are an integral part of our species' evolution.

In this episode of Autistic Voices, Evalynne and Anna discuss the importance of rethinking autism and promoting neurodiversity, as well as Autism Angels, Rapid Transformational Therapy, and short breaks.

Don't miss this insightful discussion! 

In this episode, Autistic Voices podcast host Evalynne Charmer is interviewed by Autistic Radio.

They discuss Evalynne's love of radio and the inspiration behind her podcast series, Autistic Voices. Listeners can follow Autistic Radio on Podbean or other podcast providers, or visit their website to learn more.