Autistic Culture 101

About Autistic Culture 101

A deep dive into the values, identity, and traditions that define Autistic culture. This limited series podcast is your introduction to Autistic culture: our shared language, values, and community rituals. Autistic Culture 101 explores the foundational “10 Pillars of Autistic Culture,” from bottom-up processing and rhythmic communicating to justice-seeking and passionate superfanning. Perfect for those new to the neurodiversity movement or looking to deepen their understanding, this show helps you connect the dots between Autistic traits and the rich cultural identity we share. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) 🌐 Visit (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/)www.autisticculturepodcastnetwork.com (https://acpn.base44.app/) 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Autistic Culture Podcast Network

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 May 2025

Latest episode

31 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Oct 2025

   How Sarah Figured Out She Is A Neurodivergent Baddie

   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 what it means to call yourself a “neurodivergent baddie.” 🪑 Attendees Chair: Dr. Angela Kingdon — Author, community-builder, and Autistic advocate Guest: Sarah Davies — Autistic and Dyslexic artist, campaigner, and community organiser from Wales You: The Listener! 🗒️ Meeting Agenda Opening remarks from the Chair Member introduction: Sarah’s late diagnosis story Discussion: Life before and after diagnosis Key learnings from the meeting Club announcements 🧾 Minutes from the Meeting 1️⃣ Opening Remarks Angela welcomed listeners to The Late Diagnosis Club — a space where Autistic and Neurodivergent adults can find community, connection, and conversation. “We’re not here to fix ourselves — we’re here to find each other.” 2️⃣ Member Introduction: Sarah’s Story Sarah shared how she first identified as Dyslexic in school, but didn’t receive her autism diagnosis until age 34. She described years of masking, burnout, and finally, the relief of understanding her neurotype. “It wasn’t that I was too much — I was just trying to fit into the wrong room.” 3️⃣ Discussion Highlights Dopamine Dressing: Using bright colours and creative expression as self-regulation and joy. Hyperfocus for Healing: How her curiosity about GLP-1 science helped her reconnect with her body. Activism & Advocacy: From campaigning against the UK “bedroom tax” to founding Wrexham’s local Autistic meetup group. Community as Medicine: Why Autistic friendships feel grounding, not draining. 4️⃣ Key Learnings Late diagnosis is an act of self-compassion, not correction. Autistic joy thrives in community, not conformity. Humour and authenticity are radical tools for survival. Self-advocacy begins with knowing what you need — and believing you deserve it. 🔗 Links Wrexham Adults Autism Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JjoEtEwcg/?mibextid=wwXIfr%0A (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JjoEtEwcg/?mibextid=wwXIfr%0A) 📣 Club Announcements 🎧 The Late Diagnosis Club is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. 💬 Join our online meetups and community at latediagnosis.club (https://latediagnosis.club/). 💜 There is a small charge — but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 💜 With Gratitude 🎙️ Executive Producers: Amy Burns, Anamaria B Call, Andrew Banner, Anna Goodson, Ashley Apelzin, Audrea Volker, Ben Coulson, Brian Churcek, Cappy Hamper, Carley Biblin, Charlene Deva, Chloe Cross, Clay Duhigg, Clayton Oliver, Danny Dunn, Daria Brown, David Garrido, Emily Burgess, Eric Crane, Erik Stenerud, Fiona Baker, Grace Norman, Helen Shaddock, Jaimie Collins, Jason Killian, Jen Unruh, Jennifer Carpenter, Julia Tretter, Kathie Watson-Gray, Kenneth Knowles, Kira Cotter, Kristine Lang, Kyle Raney, Llew P Williams, Laura Alvarado, Laura De Vito, Laura Provonsha, Lily George, Nelly Darmi, Nigel Rogers, Rachel Miller, Tim Scott, Tyler Kunz, Victoria Steed, Yanina Wood. 🎧 Producers: AJ Knight, Bobby Simon, Da Kovac, Katie N Benitez, Kate F, Kendra Murphy, Louise Lomas, Nicola Owen. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices at AutisticCulturePlus.com (AutisticCulturePlus.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   24 Oct 2025

   Introducing the Autistic Culture Podcast Network

   🎉 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 something worth celebrating. 🎙️ Current Shows: Autistic Culture (OG) Autistic Advocacy (OG Fridays) Neurodivergent Narratives Autistic Culture 101 Late Diagnosis Club — launching Halloween 🎃 And that’s just the beginning. In January 2026, a new edition of The Autistic Culture Podcast premieres — exploring the creativity, history, and heart of autistic culture. 💫 Support Autistic-Led Media Join Autistic Culture Plus for ad-free listening, early access, and an exclusive archive of ~100 classic episodes. Every membership helps: 🎧 Fund neurodivergent creators 🌍 Amplify autistic voices 💡 Build culture, not pathology 🤝 Support accessible, sensory-friendly storytelling For less than the price of a coffee, you can help sustain a growing network that’s 100% by and for neurodivergent people. 🎙️ Pitch Your Show Have a podcast — or an idea for one — that celebrates autistic or neurodivergent life? We’re now accepting pitches for new and established shows created by autistic and neurodivergent people. Whether you’re an experienced podcaster or just starting out, we’ll help you bring your vision to life with technical support, mentorship, and promotion through the network. 📩 Pitch your show: info@autisticculturepodcast.com 💜 With Gratitude A huge thank-you to our founding supporters of Autistic Culture Plus, who believed in this network before it even launched. Our Executive Producers make this work possible — funding neurodivergent creators, amplifying autistic voices, and helping build a media ecosystem rooted in pride, creativity, and community. These members form the foundation of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network, and you’ll see their names credited at the end of our shows and on our website. Executive Producers: Amy Burns, Anamaria B Call, Andrew Banner, Anna Goodson, Ashley Apelzin, Audrea Volker, Ben Coulson, Brian Churcek, Cappy Hamper, Carley Biblin, Charlene Deva, Chloe Cross, Clay Duhigg, Clayton Oliver, Danny Dunn, Daria Brown, David Garrido, Emily Burgess, Eric Crane, Erik Stenerud, Fiona Baker, Grace Norman, Helen Shaddock, Jaimie Collins, Jason Killian, Jen Unruh, Jennifer Carpenter, Julia Tretter, Kathie Watson-Gray, Kenneth Knowles, Kira Cotter, Kristine Lang, Kyle Raney, Llew P Williams, Laura Alvarado, Laura De Vito, Laura Provonsha, Lily George, Nelly Darmi, Nigel Rogers, Rachel Miller, Tim Scott, Tyler Kunz, Victoria Steed, Yanina Wood. 💫 Join now to be credited as a Producer on our shows — and help fund autistic-led media that celebrates our voices, stories, and culture. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   17 Oct 2025

   The Late Diagnosis Club - Coming October 31!

   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 explores neurodivergent traits through a cultural lens, debunks stereotypes, and offers solidarity for those processing family dynamics, unmasking, and reclaiming long-buried SPINs. Whether you’re self-identified or medically diagnosed, this club has been saving you a seat and helps you feel at home in your neurodivergent self. 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/month (80% off) and be listed as an Executive Producer on our site and show credits. You’ll keep that price as long as you stay subscribed! On 24 Oct, the price moves to £2.50, and on 31 Oct (Halloween) the standard rate begins: £5/month or £50/year. Included with Autistic Culture Plus: • Ad-free listening (sensory-friendly) • Early access to every episode • Binge-able themed series • Exclusive archive of ~100 classic episodes • Executive Producer credit for founding members Key Dates: 🗓️ Now — Founding offer live (£0.99) 🗓️ 24 Oct — Trailer drops, price rises to £2.50 🗓️ 31 Oct — Virtual Halloween launch + Late Diagnosis Club premiere 🗓️ Jan 2026 — New Autistic Culture series launches (members binge early!) Current Shows: Autistic Culture (OG) Autistic Advocacy (OG Fridays) Neurodivergent Narrative Autistic Culture 101 Late Diagnosis Club - Interview show launching Halloween 🎉 Join Autistic Culture Plus: autisticculture.supercast.com (https://autisticculture.supercast.com/) 🎃 RSVP to the Halloween party: autisticculture.substack.com (https://autisticculture.substack.com/) 📧 Pitch us your show: info@autisticculturepodcast.com Thanks for supporting independent, neurodivergent-affirming media. We’re saving you a seat. 💜 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   14 Oct 2025

   Introducing the Autistic Culture Podcast Network and Autistic Culture Plus

   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/month (80% off) and be listed as an Executive Producer on our site and show credits. You’ll keep that price as long as you stay subscribed! On 24 Oct, the price moves to £2.50, and on 31 Oct (Halloween) the standard rate begins: £5/month or £50/year. Included with Autistic Culture Plus: • Ad-free listening (sensory-friendly) • Early access to every episode • Binge-able themed series • Exclusive archive of ~100 classic episodes • Executive Producer credit for founding members Key Dates: 🗓️ Now — Founding offer live (£0.99) 🗓️ 24 Oct — Trailer drops, price rises to £2.50 🗓️ 31 Oct — Virtual Halloween launch + Late Diagnosis Club premiere 🗓️ Jan 2026 — New Autistic Culture series launches (members binge early!) Current Shows: Autistic Culture (OG) Autistic Advocacy (OG Fridays) Neurodivergent Narrative Autistic Culture 101 Late Diagnosis Club - Interview show launching Halloween 🎉 Join Autistic Culture Plus: autisticculture.supercast.com (https://autisticculture.supercast.com/) 🎃 RSVP to the Halloween party: autisticculture.substack.com (https://autisticculture.substack.com/) 📧 Pitch us your show: info@autisticculturepodcast.com Thanks for supporting independent, neurodivergent-affirming media. We’re saving you a seat. 💜 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   22 Jul 2025

   Autistic Culture 101: Dimensions of Autistic Culture

   If you’ve been asking yourself, “Am I Autistic?” and searching “Autism checklist” or “Autism quiz”, Matt and Angela invite you on a virtual culture trip to Autistica—where the best way to know if you belong is to explore our culture itself. 🎧 What You’ll Learn The six cultural dimensions – How Hofstede’s framework applies to Autistic Culture, from collectivism to uncertainty avoidance. Autistic communication style – Why our directness, love of equality, and resistance to change are cultural traits (often misinterpreted by allistics). Living in chronic culture shock – How being autistic in a neurotypical world mirrors the disorientation of cross-cultural immersion. Beyond the medical model – Understanding autism as a culture, not a pathology, and celebrating its global diversity. Practical takeaways – How to navigate cultural differences while embracing autistic values. Resources: Cultural Inclusion Fundamentals: Eight Core Cultural Differences | Include-Empower.Com (https://cultureplusconsulting.com/2018/03/09/eight-core-cultural-differences/) Compare countries - Hofstede Insights (https://www.hofstede-insights.com/fi/product/compare-countries/) Cultural Differences in Communication [With Examples] (https://itechdata.ai/cultural-differences-in-communication-know-the-facts/) A Guide for Cultural Differences in Communication (https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/cultural-differences-in-communication/) 4 Types of Communication Styles | Alvernia University Online (https://online.alvernia.edu/articles/4-types-communication-styles/) Cultural Differences (https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/globalstudies/assets/docs/publications/Cultural-Differences_Mitchell.pdf) The 6 dimensions model of national culture by Geert Hofstede (https://geerthofstede.com/culture-geert-hofstede-gert-jan-hofstede/6d-model-of-national-culture/) Core set of autism traits shows up in diverse cultures | Spectrum | Autism Research News (https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/core-set-autism-traits-shows-diverse-cultures/) Related Episodes: Labels and Autism (https://autisticculture.substack.com/p/episode-13-labels-and-autism-special#details) The Legend of Autistica (https://autisticculture.substack.com/p/episode-25-the-legend-of-autistica#details) 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   21 Jul 2025

   Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 10 - Passionate Superfanning with Simon Scott

   In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon explores Pillar 10 of Autistic Culture: Passionate Superfanning with producer and fellow podcaster Simon Scott. Whether it’s Doctor Who, My Chemical Romance, Star Trek, or Renaissance fairs—superfanning isn’t a phase. It’s a core cultural trait of autistic identity. We break down how special interests (SPINs), emotional intensity, and parasocial bonding create a uniquely autistic form of connection with fictional universes and fan communities. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why superfanning is a form of emotional regulation, community-building, and cultural expression in autistic lives The role of SPINs in forming deep, long-term relationships with fictional characters and stories How fan spaces, cosplay, scripting, and world-building support autistic identity, routine, and joy The difference between leaning in to fandom as an autistic form of self-care vs. masking it to appear neurotypical How conventions and fandom aesthetics offer accessible social connection where autistic people can thrive 💡 Key Concepts from This Episode SPINs are not fleeting hobbies—they’re lifelines. Superfanning includes collecting, scripting, deep lore analysis, and wearing fandom as identity. Fictional friends offer emotional fluency, comfort, and companionship. Autistic fans often mask their enthusiasm due to stigma—this episode invites you to unmask with pride. 🎤 Featured Guest Simon Scott – The Neurodivergent Experience Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-neurodivergent-experience/id1727199311) 🎙️ Related Episodes: Hans Christian Andersen: Fairy tales as emotional mirrors for autistic readers Star Trek: Logic, lore, and moral storytelling for the autistic brain My Little Pony: Friendship, emotional growth, and gender exploration Doctor Who: Regeneration, scripting, and narrative flexibility Christmas: Ritual and sensory joy as autistic cultural tradition The Orville: Speculative ethics and social fluency in fandom My Chemical Romance: Identity and emotional depth through music Cults: When shared purpose turns toxic—superfanning vs. coercion 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   14 Jul 2025

   Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 9 - Justice Seeking with Clare Kumar

   In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon is joined by Clare Kumar, productivity speaker and host of the Happy Space Podcast, to explore Pillar 9: Justice-Seeking in autistic culture. Clare, a late-diagnosed autistic woman and workplace inclusion advocate, shares how her values-driven mindset and sensitivity to fairness shaped her work, her diagnosis journey, and her unmasking process. If you’ve ever been told you’re "too intense," "too rigid," or "black-and-white," this episode offers a radical reframing of those traits as powerful autistic strengths. 🎧 What You’ll Learn How moral clarity, justice sensitivity, and literal honesty are central to autistic identity Why autistic people often challenge unjust systems, even when it’s uncomfortable or costly The role of black-and-white thinking in identifying harm — not as immaturity, but as clarity How meltdowns can be valid emotional responses to systemic injustice, not just overstimulation Strategies for embracing truth, consistency, and fairness in personal and professional spaces For so many of us, justice-seeking has been used against us. We were called “too much” or “overreactive.” But in autistic culture, these traits are not flaws — they’re cultural strengths. What happens when we stop apologizing for caring so deeply? 👤 Featured Guest: Clare Kumar 🎧 Happy Space Podcast – Episode 45 (https://clarekumar.com/podcast/45-unmasking-late-autism-diagnosis-in-women-with-melanie-deziel/?kuid=4f5079d7-cefb-4c70-bed0-205b813ba71c-1752499629&kref=https%3A%2F%2Fclarekumar.com%2Fpodcast%2F) – Clare shares her late-diagnosis journey and explores justice sensitivity with guest Melanie Deziel 👕 InclusiviTees Apparel (https://clarekumar.com/inclusivitee/) – Neurodivergent-affirming, ethically made designs that promote conversation and inclusion 🌐 ClareKumar.com (https://clarekumar.com/) – Learn more about Clare’s work in productivity, sensory-friendly design, and neuroinclusion 🧠 Stanford Neurodiversity Summit (https://www.melaniedeziel.com/sns2024) – Angela & Clare’s presentation on late-diagnosed autistic women 🎙️ Related Episodes: Greta Thunberg (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-15-greta-is-autistic) John McEnroe (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/autistic-podcast-mcenroe-is-autistic) Lena Dunham (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/lena-dunham-is-autistic-episode-113) 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   7 Jul 2025

   Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 8 - Predictably Comforting with Daria Brown

   In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon explores Pillar 8: Predictably Comforting with special guest Daria Brown, author of We Chose Play: Raising an Autistic Child to Thrive and Feel Understood. Together, they unpack how predictability, routine, and familiarity are not about rigidity—they’re about emotional safety, sensory regulation, and identity coherence. This conversation is essential for autistic adults, parents, and advocates who want to better understand the soothing power of sameness in autistic lives. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why routine and repetition are cultural strengths in autistic communities How sensory regulation and emotional grounding depend on predictability The difference between rigidity vs. self-protection How repetition (like rewatching shows or eating the same foods) supports well-being Cultural icons—from Thomas the Tank Engine to Andy Warhol—who exemplify this trait Tools for supporting autistic children and adults through comfort-based design 👤 Featured Guest: Daria Brown Daria holds a Master’s in Personality and Social Psychology and brings over 30 years of experience in research, education, and neurodiversity advocacy. 🌐 Affect Autism Website (https://affectautism.com/2020/03/29/meet-daria) 📖 We Chose Play (https://affectautism.com/wechoseplay/) – Buy the Book 🎧 Affect Autism Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/3uGJ4vweKzqMc7hIUitqTe) 📺 Affect Autism YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@AffectAutism) 📸 Instagram: @affectautism (https://instagram.com/affectautism) 📘 Facebook (https://facebook.com/affectautism) 🐦 Twitter/X: @affectautism (https://twitter.com/affectautism) Related Episodes: Andy Warhol (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-33-warhol-is-autistic) - Repetition as art, ritual, and grounding The Law (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/the-law-is-autistic-with-susan-from) - Predictability through rules, order, and structure 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   30 Jun 2025

   Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 7 - Boldly Creating with Nina Danon

   In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon explores Pillar 7: Boldly Creating with special guest Nina Danon—composer, sound artist, and doctoral researcher whose work focuses on the rich intersections between autism, music, sensory experience, and creativity. This episode is about making art that’s true, not palatable. It’s for every autistic person who has ever created from a place of emotional intensity, sensory immersion, or special interest—and wondered if it “counts.” Together, Nina and Angela discuss how stimming, repetition, texture, and rhythm form the basis of autistic artistic practice, and how creative expression becomes a radical act of self-regulation, connection, and authenticity. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why autistic creativity often rejects genre, structure, and perfectionism How bottom-up processing fuels invention and form-breaking in autistic art How stimming, fandom, and fiber arts like knitting function as bold creative acts Nina’s upcoming publication on Musical Neuroqueering and her Stimming Wheel toolkit How autistics create to regulate, connect, and process the world through sensory-emotional fusion The power of embracing creative process—not just polished outcomes Featured Guest: Nina Danon Nina’s work centers autistic creativity as embodied, non-linear, and radically expressive. Her Musical Neuroqueering research will be published in Neuroqueer Theory and Practice (2026, edited by Dr. Nick Walker). 📧 Contact Nina: ncdanon@gmail.com 🩵 Nina on BlueSky: @ninadanon.bsky.social 🎵 “Volcano” – A Neurodivergent Sonic Experience (with Francesco Cassino) (https://www.ninadanon.com/volcano) 🎤 “Composing Neurodivergence” – King’s College Talk (Feb 2025) (https://salford-repository.worktribe.com/output/1361259/autistic-listening) Further Reading Recommendations from Nina: 📘 Designing an Autistic Space for Research – Bertilsdotter Rosqvist et al., Neurodiversity Studies (Routledge, 2020) 🎭 Look, I Made a Hat – Stephen Sondheim (Knopf, 2011) Related Episodes: Eminem (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-19-eminem-is-autistic)- Bold lyrical precision & emotional vulnerability Questlove (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-29-questlove-is-autistic) - Rhythmic innovation through sensory hyperfocus 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

10. 

    23 Jun 2025

    Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 6 - Game Changing Innovation

    In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon explores Pillar 6: Game-Changing Innovation—the autistic drive to question assumptions, reimagine systems, and create from sensory truth and moral clarity. Autistic innovation isn’t about chasing trends or applause. It’s about paradigm shifts. From Isaac Newton’s invention of calculus to Richard Branson’s rebellious business model to Angela’s father building his own Hot Rod kit cars—this episode shows how autistic game changers build entirely new systems when old ones fail. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why autistic thinkers often notice problems no one else sees How emotional intensity, deep focus, and sensory perception drive innovation The difference between trend-following disruption and authentic paradigm-building How masking stifles game-changing potential—and how to lean into your vision Stories of iconic game changers like Isaac Newton, Steve Jobs, Hannah Gadsby, and Martha Stewart 📚 Resources Mentioned 🎤 Angela’s TEDx Talk at TEDx Tamworth (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-E45S7IDGE&ab_channel=TEDxTalks) — on Newton as an autistic game changer 📘 Make ‘Em Beg to Work for You – Angela’s Hiring Book (https://amzn.eu/d/fDJXaaT) 📖 Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (https://amzn.eu/d/iQCn8Rd) 📺 Lessons in Chemistry (TV series featuring autistic-coded innovation) Related Episodes: Industrial Light & Magic (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-4-industrial-light-and-magic) Lessons in Chemistry is Autistic (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/autistic-podcast-lessons-in-chemistry) Freddie Mercury (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/freddie-mercury-is-autistic-podcast) 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    16 Jun 2025

    Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 5 - Pattern Matching with Jodi Britcha-Coyne

    In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon is joined by Jodi Britcha-Coyne, author, life coach, and systems-thinker, to explore Pillar 5: Pattern Matching—the cultural superpower at the heart of autistic insight, organization, and perception. Autistic pattern matching isn’t robotic—it’s deep, human, creative, and emotionally charged. From recognizing micro-patterns in conversation to creating vast knowledge maps across disciplines, autistic people don’t generalize—we observe. We track anomalies. We notice what others miss. And in a world built on noise and guesswork, this precision is transformative. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why autistic people are data-hungry, detail-oriented, and insight-driven How monotropic focus and repetition build meaning and emotional grounding Why pattern matching isn’t about cold logic—it’s about finding order, comfort, and connection Examples of real-world pattern thinking: board games, Kinsey’s research, Wikipedia editing, Magic the Gathering, and more How to embrace your “pattern brain” in a world that often mislabels it as “too much” 👤 Featured Guest: Jodi Britcha-Coyne Jodi is a Certified Life Coach, Strategic Interventionist, and author of Are You Still There God? It’s Me, Jodi—a witty, honest look at midlife, motherhood, and systems-thinking. 📘 Buy Jodi’s Book (https://a.co/d/5cJ6cGy) Resources Mentioned: 🧠 “The Predictive Coding Account of Psychosis and Autism” – Frontiers in Psychiatry 📖 “The Prehistory of Autism” – Rounded Globe (https://roundedglobe.com/html/391da86c-665f-49be-bfa0-9942b52ebc08/en/The%20Prehistory%20of%20Autism/) 📘 “Understanding Autism” – IntechOpen Chapter (https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/43239) 🎓 Monotropism Slides – Dr. Damian Milton (https://shura.shu.ac.uk/24526/1/Woods_an_updated_interest%28Slides%29.pdf) 🌐 Monotropism.org – Wellbeing & Focus (https://monotropism.org/wellbeing/) Related Episodes: Sex/Alfred Kinsey (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-35-sex-is-autistic?utm_source=publication-searchTrivia%20(27)%20-%20https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-27-trivia-is-autistic?utm_source=publication-search) Board Games (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/board-games-are-autistic-episode?utm_source=publication-search) 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    9 Jun 2025

    Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 4 - World Building with Dr Scott Frasard

    In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon welcomes Dr. Scott Frasard, autistic author and advocate, as they dive into Pillar 4 of Autistic Culture: World-Building—the powerful autistic drive to construct immersive systems, structures, and stories, both real and imagined. In his essay “The World We Built: A Future Where Autistic People Are Respected, Not Repaired”, Dr. Frasard envisions a future (set in 2075) where diagnosis has given way to identity co-creation, and neurodivergence is celebrated—not pathologized. This episode explores how autistic people don’t just survive systems—we reimagine them. 👉 Read the full essay here → here (https://substack.com/home/post/p-160197647). 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why world-building is more than fantasy—it’s how autistic minds make meaning How mental mapping, systems thinking, and SPINs shape autistic culture Why tools like timelines, frameworks, and rituals are forms of self-preservation, not inflexibility How world-building starts in childhood and evolves into leadership, creativity, and advocacy What it looks like to lean in to your vision instead of hiding it to blend in 👤 Featured Guest: Scott Frasard Dr. Scott Frasard is an outspoken critic of behaviourist interventions in autism treatment and a fierce advocate for strengths-based, identity-first approaches. He’s a published author and long-time learning strategist. 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottfrasard/) 📖 The World We Built – Buy the book on Amazon (https://amzn.eu/d/1OmioMc) Related Episodes: George Lucas (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/george-lucas-is-autistic-podcast) Ren Fests (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/ren-fests-are-autistic-episode-77) Disney (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-26-disney-is-autistic) 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    2 Jun 2025

    Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 3 - Norm Challenging

    In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon continues our journey through the 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture as we move onto Pillar 3 — Norm Challenging. This episode explores truth-telling, gender defiance, sensory preferences, and Emily Dickinson’s poetic rebellion that made her a quintessential norm challenger—and an early voice of neurodivergent power. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why Emily Dickinson’s life was an act of radical autistic norm defiance. How literal thinking, moral clarity, and pattern recognition challenged the social structures around her. The connection between rejection sensitivity and creative brilliance. How “masking” created safety—but didn’t stop her from telling the truth. What we can reclaim from being called “too intense” or “too much.” Related Episodes: Emily Dickinson (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/punk-is-autistic-episode-89) Courtney Love (Referenced) (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/punk-is-autistic-episode-89) Being an Expat (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/being-an-expat-is-autistic-episode) 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    26 May 2025

    Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 2 - Rhythmic Communicating

    In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon explores Pillar 2 of Autistic Culture: Rhythmic Communicating — a core expression of how autistic people connect with the world and each other. This isn’t “just how we talk.” It’s how we create culture. This special remastered episode dives into echolalia, scripting, infodumping, and the poetic, patterned flow that defines autistic communication. Through the lens of pop icon Taylor Swift, we uncover how rhythm, repetition, and lyrical structure mirror autistic expression. Resources: Deaf President Now documentary (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34965967/): The story of the great civil rights movement most people have never heard about. During eight tumultuous days in 1988 at the world's only Deaf university, four students must find a way to lead a revolution and change the course of history. Related Episodes: Shakespeare (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/shakespeare-is-autistic-with-dr-sonya) Fern Brady (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/autistic-podcast-hannah-gadsby-fern-brady?r=25102j) Animation & Voice Acting (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-32-animation-is-autistic) 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    19 May 2025

    Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 1 - Bottom-up Processing

    In this episode of The Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon explores Pillar 1 of Autistic Culture: Bottom-Up Processing. We begin our deep dive into the 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture with the cognitive foundation that shapes how many autistic people interpret, analyse, and interact with the world—from sensory input to social understanding. This remastered episode reintroduces the core principles of bottom-up thinking through the lens of one of fiction’s most iconic detail-driven characters: Sherlock Holmes. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why autistic cognition favours detail-first processing over top-down assumptions How bottom-up processing supports pattern recognition, innovation, and autonomy The role of sensory integration and special interests in cognitive and emotional navigation How society pathologizes bottom-up thinkers as insubordinate, difficult, or even “broken” How internalized ableism can lead autistic people to distrust their own cognitive strengths Why reclaiming and celebrating bottom-up processing can improve mental health and self-trust Related Episodes: Chess is Autistic (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-31-chess-is-autistic) Broadway is Autistic (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/broadway-is-autistic-episode-85?r=yanof&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false) Washington DC is Autistic (https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-5-washington-dc-is-autistic?r=yanof&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false) 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    12 May 2025

    Autistic Culture 101: The 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture

    In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon kicks off a brand-new chapter by reintroducing the 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture—the foundation for how we understand and celebrate the richness of autistic identity. This remastered episode revisits the original conversation that first defined the 10 pillars back in January 2024, now with updated insights and refined language to match how this framework has evolved. Whether you’re just discovering the show or have been with us since the beginning, this is your starting point for the cultural model that grounds everything we do. 💡 The 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture (Updated for 2024) Bottom-Up Processing (formerly “Logic & Strategy”) - Detail-first cognition. Pattern before conclusion. Think: Sherlock Holmes, chess masters, system builders. Rhythmic Communicating (formerly “Linguistics & Accents”) - Scripting, echolalia, tangents, infodumping. Communication as rhythm, poetry, and flow. Norm Challenging (formerly “Deep Thinking & Insight”) - Authenticity over politeness. Insight over illusion. Questioning over compliance. World Building - Narrative universes built from imagination and logic. Think: Pokémon, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars. Pattern Matching (formerly “Data Gathering & Analysis”) - SPINs, trivia, research, and structured inquiry. We find meaning in what others miss. Game Changing (formerly “Innovative Ideas”) - System redesigners. Trendsetters. Rethinkers. From Eadweard Muybridge to Questlove. Boldly Creating (formerly “Artistic Expression”) - Art as regulation. Performance as communication. Stim as aesthetic. Predictably Comforting (formerly “Consistency & Reliability”) - Rituals, repetition, routines. These aren’t constraints—they’re comfort, safety, and power. Justice Seeking (formerly “Justice & Honesty”) - Fairness as instinct. Truth as obligation. Emotional intensity as ethical compass. Passionate Superfanning (formerly “Fictional Friends”) - Lore, fandoms, and parasocial joy. Star Trek. Doctor Who. My Little Pony. Fandom is family. 🧭 The Framework Going Forward These 10 Pillars will guide the next phase of The Autistic Culture Podcast—each episode will highlight one of them, offering deep dives into their cultural meaning, emotional resonance, and pop culture representation. The pillars span across three domains: 🎭 Arts & Entertainment 🪴 Lifestyle & Leisure 🏛️ Society, Values & Knowledge And at the centre of them all: Autistic joy, identity, and truth. So whether you’re autistic, exploring the possibility, or someone who loves and respects autistic people—you are welcome here. You are part of Autistica. 🌟 Connect With Us 📱 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F) 🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7) 🛍️Our Autism-affirming merch shop (https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_) 🌐 Learn more at www.autisticculturepodcast.com (http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe) 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com (http://autisticcultureplus.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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