The Autism Infocast

About The Autism Infocast

Welcome to The Autism Infocast, your weekly helper for understanding and reacting to autism. Hosted by autistic author Peter J Clark and his team, this popular podcast provides a series of bite-sized episodes packed with autism and neurodivergence insights, ideas, care and support tips, advocacy plans, and ways to improve life for everyone! Whether you're autistic, have autistic loved ones, or you're in a group, a business, healthcare, government, or education, we'll help you demystify autism, bust the myths, and give you simple, practical strategies for communicating, socialising, working, learning, and integrating with the community. Take a few minutes every week to get some fresh thinking, inspiration, and ideas for building more fulfilling and meaningful lives. Tune in to learn, grow, and help build a more inclusive world!

Publisher

Autism Info Center

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jul 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Understanding Autistic Burnout - How To Survive When The World Is ‘Just Too Much’

   In this Autism Infocast, you'll learn about autistic burnout, a state of profound exhaustion many autistic people experience. We'll explore how the cumulative stress of daily life in a neurotypical world, including masking and sensory overload, can deplete resources. We cover the wide-ranging symptoms, from extreme fatigue and loss of skills to increased sensory sensitivity. We'll give you essential strategies for recovery, such as radical rest and reducing demands. Furthermore, we'll help yo...

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Autistic Special Interests - Passions, Expertise, and Well-being

   This podcast explores autistic special interests, explaining that these are intense, deeply personal passions distinct from casual hobbies. It highlights how these interests serve as a source of joy, expertise, and a coping mechanism for autistic individuals, offering emotional regulation and profound satisfaction. We detail the diverse nature of these interests, from complex systems to creative pursuits, and outlines their numerous benefits, including skill development, social connection, an...

3. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Adjusting to Your Autism Diagnosis - What does it all mean and what's next

   In this Autism Infocast for people who have recently received an autism diagnosis, - whether you’re a child's parent or an adult - we focus on what happens immediately after the diagnosis is given, acknowledging the mix of emotions that can arise - relief, confusion, validation, or overwhelm. We offer practical first steps, such as seeking reliable information from reputable sources and connecting with the autistic community (online or local groups) for peer support. We also discuss the impor...

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