Atypical: The Podcast
- Episodes
- 68
- Released
- irregularly
- Latest episode
- Nov 6, 2026
About the podcast
A podcast by atypical people looking at the world from a different point of view. Primarily neurodivergent, but we also have a scattering of LGBTQ+ people and thoughts.
New episode every fortnight and occasional "After Dark" episodes when we find them!
Contributors
- Simon HawthornHost
- AlexanderCo-host
- DahliaCo-host
- GeorgiaCo-host
- JoeyCo-host
- KimCo-host
- KuroCo-host
- MarianneCo-host
- The Mysterious VoiceCo-host
- WattCo-host
Episodes 68
Autism in the Media - Setting the Scene
Send us Fan MailA short mini-series looking at autistic representation in the media. You know, those quirky math genius types who don't get sarcasm and are always painfully middle class and white. Those …
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A short mini-series looking at autistic representation in the media. You know, those quirky math genius types who don't get sarcasm and are always painfully middle class and white. Those autists.
In Episode one, Simon sets the scene and explains why we got the kind of representation that we did for the next... *check calendar* well for the last 40 years or so.Sources used include:
History and diagnosis -- Kanner, L. (1943). Autistic Disturbances of Affective Contact. Nervous Child, 2, 217-250.
- Kanner, L. (1949). Problems of Nosology and Psychodynamics of Early Infantile Autism. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 19(3), 416-426.
- Silberman, S. (2015). NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity.
- Bettelheim, B. (1967). The Empty Fortress. Free Press.
- Refrigerator Mothers (2003). Documentary, dir. David E. Simpson, Kartemquin Films.
- Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute: history of the Johns Hopkins institutions in East Baltimore.
- Czech, H. (2018). Hans Asperger, National Socialism, and "race hygiene" in Nazi-era Vienna. Molecular Autism, 9, 29.
The extreme male brain -
- Baron-Cohen, S. (2005). Testing the extreme male brain (EMB) theory of autism: Let the data speak for themselves. Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, 10(1), 77-81.
- Baron-Cohen, S. (2010). Empathizing, systemizing, and the extreme male brain theory of autism. Progress in Brain Research, 186.
- Greenberg, D.M. et al. (2018). Testing the Empathizing-Systemizing theory of sex differences and the Extreme Male Brain theory of autism in half a million people. PNAS, 115(48).
- Beking, T. (2020). Amniotic testosterone and psychological sex differences: a systematic review of the extreme male brain theory.
- Ridley, R. (2019). Some difficulties behind the concept of the "Extreme male brain" in autism research. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 57, 19-27.
- van Eijk, L. & Zietsch, B.P. (2021). Testing the extreme male brain hypothesis. Autism Research, 14(8).
- Bejerot, S. et al. (2012). The extreme male brain revisited: gender coherence in adults with autism spectrum disorder. British Journal of Psychiatry, 201, 116-123.
The 1980s and 90s -
- Treffert, D.A. & Christensen, D.D. (2006). Inside the Mind of a Savant. Scientific American Mind, 17(3).
- Jones, J. (2021). Scripted Realities: Representations of Autism in Hollywood and Their Effect on Public Discourse. Thesis, Trinity College, Hartford.
- Nordahl-Hansen, A., Oien, R.A. & Fletcher-Watson, S. (2018). Pros and Cons of Character Portrayals of Autism on TV and Film. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
- Howlin, P. et al. (2009). Savant skills in autism. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. MMR and the media
- Godlee, F., Smith, J. & Marcovitch, H. (2011). Wakefield's article linking MMR vaccine and autism was fraudulent. BMJ, 342, c7452.
- Attrill, A. (2022). Difference and Documentary: Images of Autism in Contemporary British Factual Television. PhD thesis, University of Portsmouth.
- Panorama: MMR, Every Parent's Choice (BBC, 2002);
- Dispatches: MMR, What They Didn't Tell You (Channel 4, 2004);
- Horizon: Does the MMR Jab Cause Autism? (BBC, 2005).
The character sheet -
- Ressa, T. (2022). Histrionics of Autism in the Media and the Dangers of False Balance and False Identity on Neurotypical Viewers. Journal of Disability Studies in Education, 2, 1-26.
- Jones, S.C., Gordon, C.S. & Mizzi, S. (2023). Representation of autism in fictional media: A systematic review. Autism, 27(8), 2205-2217.
- Baker, A.D. (2008). Recognizing Jake: Contending with Formulaic and Spectacularized Representations of Autism in Film. In M. Osteen (ed.), Autism and Representation. Routledge.
- Black, R.S. & Pretes, M. (2007). Victims and Victors: Representation of Physical Disability on the Silver Screen. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 32(1).
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Do ADHD meds make you an addict?
Send us Fan MailSo, does taking ADHD amfetamines make you an addict?Short answer: no.Long answer: still no, but here is the evidenceAs ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love …
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So, does taking ADHD amfetamines make you an addict?
Short answer: no.
Long answer: still no, but here is the evidence
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
The Golem and the Machine
Send us Fan MailEver had one of those messages that just doesn't seem quite right? A piece of writing that feels almost human? Some of the links for this episode includeThe Caelen Conrad video about the …
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Ever had one of those messages that just doesn't seem quite right? A piece of writing that feels almost human?
Some of the links for this episode include
- The Caelen Conrad video about the Florida University shooting
- ChatGPT is Bullshit from the University of Glasgow
- The Uncanny Valley - MIT Thesis
- Eroding the Uncanny Valley - BPS
- The uncanny valley effect in embodied conversational agents
- Object personification in autism: This paper will be very sad if you don't read it
- LegalEagle - Lawyer who used ChatGPT
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
World Autism Day 2026
Send us Fan MailWell it's that time of year again. Time to talk awareness and acceptance - and some history because someone left me alone with a microphone. I'd recommend reading Herwig Czech on …
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Well it's that time of year again. Time to talk awareness and acceptance - and some history because someone left me alone with a microphone.
I'd recommend reading Herwig Czech on Asperger, Steve Silberman on Kanner and Brian Deer on Wakefield.
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
A (very very delayed) Christmas
Send us Fan MailOk. So. ADHD is a thing and this episode got delayed, but it is before the New Year. The Lunar New Year but anyway. Gong xi fa cai and enjoy this episode from late 2025.Please check out …
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Ok. So. ADHD is a thing and this episode got delayed, but it is before the New Year. The Lunar New Year but anyway. Gong xi fa cai and enjoy this episode from late 2025.
Please check out Georgia's "Age of Diagnosis" video, it is very good.
You can find us all on Bluesky: Simon, Alexander, Georgia & Filip
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
The numbers we need to discuss
Send us Fan MailContent warning: There is a discussion of suicide and self-harm during this episode. It is important and contextualised but this is a content warning nonetheless. If you are struggling, there is …
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Content warning: There is a discussion of suicide and self-harm during this episode. It is important and contextualised but this is a content warning nonetheless.
If you are struggling, there is help available. In the UK, you can call Samaritans free on 116 123, You can also email [email protected]. If phone calls aren't accessible for you, text SHOUT to 85258.
In the US, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. They also have a web chat. And there's the Crisis Text Line - text HELLO to 741741.
Elsewhere, the International Association for Suicide Prevention has a directory of crisis centres worldwide www.iasp.info
Papers used in preparation of this episode include:
- Link to Roper et al. 2025 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13229-025-00693-x
- Link to Chikaura et al. 2025 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aur.70137
- Link to 2023 meta-analysis: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13229-023-00544-7
- Link to DBT RCT: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/effectiveness-and-safety-of-dialectical-behavior-therapy-for-suicidal-ideation-and-behavior-in-autistic-adults-a-pragmatic-randomized-controlled-trial/4464CA3C0D3DDEF5F3A4BD45415B9B50
- Link to AASP download: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/neurodisability/leafletsandmeasures/autismadaptedsafetyplans/
- Link to UK Suicide Prevention Strategy: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/suicide-prevention-strategy-for-england-2023-to-2028
- Link to JAMA paper on autism/TGNC intersection: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2824667
- Autistic identity systematic review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38334318/
- Interpersonal Theory in autism: https://molecularautism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13229-022-00495-5
- Camouflaging and suicide: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31820344/
- 988 autism resources: https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/if-youre-neurodivergent/
- Autistica suicide page: https://www.autistica.org.uk/what-is-autism/suicide-and-autism
- Trevor Project autism brief: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/mental-health-among-autistic-lgbtq-youth-apr-2022/
- Warning signs resource (988): https://988lifeline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Warning-Signs-Resource-Sept-2021-2.pdf
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Treat a headache, get autism
Send us Fan MailSigh. Ok, paracetamol DOES NOT cause autism. Here is why it's dangerous to say so.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38592388/https://pharmasource.global/content/policy-briefing/trump-administr …
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Sigh. Ok, paracetamol DOES NOT cause autism. Here is why it's dangerous to say so.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38592388/
- https://pharmasource.global/content/policy-briefing/trump-administration-draws-autism-acetaminophen-link-despite-scientific-skepticism/
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx20d4lr67lo
- https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/trump-expected-link-autism-with-tylenol-experts-say-more-research-needed-2025-09-22/
- https://www.bmj.com/content/390/bmj.r2004
- https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2025/09/24/the-tylenol-paracetamol-autism-scare-poses-a-grave-challenge-for-science-communicators/
- https://abcnews.go.com/Health/sick-stomach-trump-distorts-facts-autism-tylenol-vaccines/story?id=125852331
- https://www.statnews.com/2025/09/23/researcher-behind-trump-tylenol-autism-expert-testimony-tossed/
- https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02876-1
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IQ Testing & Eugenics
Send us Fan MailSimon got annoyed and took to the mic to talk about IQ testing. Health warning, it's not a great subject. IQ testing has been used to justify racism, classism and genocide. But we need to …
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Simon got annoyed and took to the mic to talk about IQ testing. Health warning, it's not a great subject. IQ testing has been used to justify racism, classism and genocide. But we need to face up to this stuff to make sure it is left in the dustbin of history.
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Is it empathy or is it evil?
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a psychologist tries to do philosophy? Usually nothing good. Happily, we have a philosopher on hand to explain why this is not a good idea. Join Simon as Alexander dives in …
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What happens when a psychologist tries to do philosophy? Usually nothing good. Happily, we have a philosopher on hand to explain why this is not a good idea. Join Simon as Alexander dives in Simon Baron-Cohen's book "Zero Degrees of Empathy" and explains that, actually, autistic people can be empathetic.
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Autistic people and rapport
Send us Fan MailSimon has been reading again, this time a paper on autistic and non-autistic rapport: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/13623613251320444 Simon also makes reference to another paper …
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Simon has been reading again, this time a paper on autistic and non-autistic rapport: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/13623613251320444
Simon also makes reference to another paper https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13623613241252320 Do check them both out.
More episodes soon and with more than just Simon rambling into a microphone in some sort of avant-garde expressionist *a single shot rings out*
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Not a Priority
Send us Fan MailJoin Simon, returning champion Georgia and guest Susie as Georgia tells us all about doing FoI requests for every NHS trust in England and the astonishing results she found about autism and …
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Join Simon, returning champion Georgia and guest Susie as Georgia tells us all about doing FoI requests for every NHS trust in England and the astonishing results she found about autism and support.
Links:
Not A Priority report: https://www.autistica.org.uk/blog/not-a-priority
Guardian coverage: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/27/positive-assessment-rates-for-autism-vary-widely-between-parts-of-england
Most recent NHS England autism statistics: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/autism-statistics/january-2024-to-december-2024
My blog on the Live ND launch event: https://www.autistica.org.uk/blog/live-from-livend
LSE report on economic case for prioritising autism: https://www.lse.ac.uk/News/Latest-news-from-LSE/2025/a-January-25/investment-in-services-for-autistic-individuals-will-create-economic-social-opportunities-UK
Follow Georgia @mindtheflap on socials and Susie @puddleuddle as well.
Do not perceive Simon, it's probably for the best.As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
ADHD and New Years Resolutions (Project keep ADHD people on track)
Send us Fan MailA mere two weeks late... Look, I got distracted ok?Anyway, Simon is joined once again by Filip and Sam and we take a *very* ADHD ramble through new years resolutions, how to complete a project …
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A mere two weeks late... Look, I got distracted ok?
Anyway, Simon is joined once again by Filip and Sam and we take a *very* ADHD ramble through new years resolutions, how to complete a project, domestic bliss and gamifying your own life (Horse armour DLC extra).
For more Filip find him on BSky at @ftw.bsky.social and Simon can be found at @simon.insanity.tube We have yet to tempt Sam over to the butterflies.As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
An Autistic is for Life, not just for Christmas
Send us Fan MailJoin Simon, Filip and Georgia as we consider Christmas, a quick discussion of where it came from and the modern experience for neurodivergent people. The answer is lists, quiet spaces, lists …
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Join Simon, Filip and Georgia as we consider Christmas, a quick discussion of where it came from and the modern experience for neurodivergent people. The answer is lists, quiet spaces, lists, think about the food, lists and of course lists. Oh and the Roman Empire.
Find more Georgia and Filip here:
Filip on BSky https://bsky.app/profile/ftw.bsky.social
"Filip Wieland" artist profile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YSDEDMFMVaSTfFHdTzxCB?si=3UjhDN_4SXWm5IEkU922Pw
Cruising through Doom's Day: https://cruisingthroughdoomsday.podbean.com/
Georgia on BSky https://bsky.app/profile/mindtheflap.bsky.social
Galactic Yo-yo: https://soundcloud.com/user-86410751/doctorautistic
Finally, the excellent Autistica report on autism waiting times: https://www.autistica.org.uk/blog/not-a-priority Give it a read, we will probably do an episode on it soon.As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
International Day of People with Disabilities
Send us Fan MailWell it's the 3rd of December so join Alexander and Simon for a brief* discussion of disability and what it means in society. *Brief means don't check the timestamps. As ever we thank …
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Well it's the 3rd of December so join Alexander and Simon for a brief* discussion of disability and what it means in society.
*Brief means don't check the timestamps.As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Grateful (Honourary Autist) Deadhead
Send us Fan Mailjoin the gang as we discuss the late Steve Silberman, his impact on neurodiversity education and on being a record producer and mega fan for the Grateful Dead. He will be missed and music used …
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join the gang as we discuss the late Steve Silberman, his impact on neurodiversity education and on being a record producer and mega fan for the Grateful Dead.
He will be missed and music used under fair use in hour of a man who meant a lot to both the ND community and the Greateful Dead community.As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Now you Sia, now you don't - An Atypical Film Review
Send us Fan MailJoin Simon and Alexander as they slowly loose their minds watching the 2021 film "Music" by Sia. A film apparently about a non-verbal, autistic girl but mostly about Sia and a childrens book …
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Join Simon and Alexander as they slowly loose their minds watching the 2021 film "Music" by Sia. A film apparently about a non-verbal, autistic girl but mostly about Sia and a childrens book author trying to write a clumsy romance story.
Strap in.As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Non-Binary Day and Neuroqueer Theories
Send us Fan MailIt's that time of the week/month/phase of the moons of Jupiter again when Simon actually gets round to delivering on a podcast. This week we talk about International Non-Binary Peoples Day …
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It's that time of the week/month/phase of the moons of Jupiter again when Simon actually gets round to delivering on a podcast.
This week we talk about International Non-Binary Peoples Day and the neuroqueer theories with roots in the work of Nick Walker. Their book, Neuroqueer Heresies, is well worth a read or listen.
I'd also suggest both Abi Thorn and Alexander Avila videos on both Juith Butler and gender in general.As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Autism Pride and Masking: The Good, the Bad and the Exhausting
Send us Fan MailSimon is joined this week by Georgia (@mind the flap) to discuss Autism Pride Day, masking and some of the work she is doing on autism campaigning and chasing the rather reticent British …
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Simon is joined this week by Georgia (@mind the flap) to discuss Autism Pride Day, masking and some of the work she is doing on autism campaigning and chasing the rather reticent British government to actually deliver on it's promises!
Follow Georgia on social media or via her blog at https://mindtheflap.wordpress.com/As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
A summer of events and the inevitable crash
Send us Fan MailJoin Simon as this week we explore the concept of post festival slump, that crash you get after a great event. Fresh from only their second ever paying attendance at a festival, Simon explores …
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Join Simon as this week we explore the concept of post festival slump, that crash you get after a great event. Fresh from only their second ever paying attendance at a festival, Simon explores some of the highs and lows of the festival and gives some tips of recovering afterwards. This is an expanded and deeper dive into these concepts, building on a subject we have spoken about before.
Some of the sources used include:- Festivals, Identities, and Belonging
- Disparate Emotions as Expressions of Well-Being: Impact of Festival Participation from the Participants’ Subjective View
- The Impact of Music Festival Attendance on Young People's Psychological and Social Well-being
- Putting the Boom, Boom, Boom into Physical Activity and Health: Music Festivals as a Positive Health Alternative to Couch Fandom
- A Sociologist Explains Why You Get Depressed After Festivals
- Emotional processes, collective behavior, and social movements: A meta-analytic review of collective effervescence outcomes during collective gatherings and demonstrations
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Zebrafish, dopamine and autism
Send us Fan MailSimon returns with another paper of interest and only a mild case of crushing guilt at loosing an entire episode and having an existential impostor syndrome driven personal crisis. Yay …
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Simon returns with another paper of interest and only a mild case of crushing guilt at loosing an entire episode and having an existential impostor syndrome driven personal crisis.
Yay autism.
Which is todays topic, can a fish have autism and if so, what does that tell us about people, dopamine and our own development.
Papers as ever:
https://ajp.amjpathol.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0002-9440%2824%2900086-5
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aur.3146
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38767699/
https://theconversation.com/why-autistic-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-autism-research-228543As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
The Mystery of Creativity & the Myth of Normality
Send us Fan MailThis week, join Simon on a deep dive through time into the evolution and possible origins of neurodiversity. From the ancient wisdom of neurodivergent shamans to the brilliant minds of Einstein …
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This week, join Simon on a deep dive through time into the evolution and possible origins of neurodiversity. From the ancient wisdom of neurodivergent shamans to the brilliant minds of Einstein, Darwin, and van Gogh, we'll uncover the hidden stories of how neurodiversity has been shaping our world in unexpected ways.
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. We'll also explore the dark side of how society has often misunderstood and marginalized those who think differently, and how the fight for neurodiversity acceptance is still an ongoing battle.
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4. Eisenberg, D. T., Campbell, B., Gray, P. B., & Sorenson, M. D. (2008). Dopamine receptor genetic polymorphisms and body composition in undernourished pastoralists: An exploration of nutrition indices among nomadic and recently settled Ariaal men of northern Kenya. BMC Evolutionary Biology, 8(1), 173. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2148-8-173
5. EurekAlert. (2021, April 7). ADHD and other disorders share the same cognitive deficits. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/648099
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7. Foucault, M. (1988). Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason. Vintage.
8. Hacking, I. (1975). Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy? Cambridge University Press.
9. Laing, R. D. (1967). The Politics of Experience and The Bird of Paradise. Penguin UK.
10. Mashour, G. A., & Alkire, M. T. (2013). Evolution of Consciousness: Phylogeny, Ontogeny, and Emergence from General Anesthesia. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(Supplement 2), 10357-10364.
11. New Atlas. (2023, March 10). Evolutionary benefits of ADHD illuminate why it's so common. https://newatlas.com/science/adhd-evolutionary-benefits-foraging-explore-exploit/
13. Rogers, A., & Pilgrim, D. (2014). A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness. McGraw-Hill Education (UK).
14. Silberman, S. (2015). NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity. Avery.
15. Spikins, P. (2013). The Stone Age Origins of Autism. Recent Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorders - Volume II. InTech. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/53883
16. Temple Grandin's website: https://www.templegrandin.com/, various YouTube videos and articles.
17. Thagard, P. (2013, May 21). When Did Consciousness Evolve?. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hot-thought/201305/when-did-consciousness-evolve
18. The Art of Autism. (2020, November 28). Was Napoleon Bonaparte on the Autism Spectrum? https://the-art-of-autism.com/was-napoleon-bonaparte-on-the-autism-spectrum/
19. The Guardian. (2022, November 16). Neurodiverse women sought for jobs at GCHQ and BAE Systems. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/16/neurodiverse-women-sought-for-jobs-at-gchq-and-bae-systems
20. The Shaman's Secrets. (2023, March/April). Archaeology Magazine.
21. West Point Modern War Institute. (2021, April 2). An Autistic Soldier Wants You to Read This. https://mwi.westpoint.edu/an-autistic-soldier-wants-you-to-read-this/As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Travelling whilst autistic, doom scrolling and a new K-Pop band?
Send us Fan MailWith the return of the erstwhile Kim we discuss travelling as a neurodivergent person, using social media and, in true ADHD style, we distract outselves for a lengthy (and now much edited down) …
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With the return of the erstwhile Kim we discuss travelling as a neurodivergent person, using social media and, in true ADHD style, we distract outselves for a lengthy (and now much edited down) discussion of which social media platform sounds like a K-Pop band.
We did also discuss some of the latest news around autism diagnosis and touch on a few issues around this.
As promised, some links for you:
The age of doom scrolling - Social media's attractive addiction
Digital resilience mediates healthy use of technology
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/04/uk-increase-autism-diagnoses-neurodiversityAs ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Phones don't cause ADHD
Send us Fan MailSimon is back with season three of the Atypical podcast. A litle lonley in the recording suite, because neurodivergent people have a lot in common with cats when it comes to herding, Simon has …
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Simon is back with season three of the Atypical podcast. A litle lonley in the recording suite, because neurodivergent people have a lot in common with cats when it comes to herding, Simon has some interesting discussions and a sneak peek at what we are hoping to bring you this year. Some more long form episodes and media reviews alongside the tranditional group chat on concepts which this year will include leadership, love, some more After Dark discussions and general queer and neurodivergent ideas.
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
The Bumpy Road of Reading: Dyslexia's Lexical Labyrinth
Send us Fan MailJoin Simon and some coffee friends as we explore dyslexia in a little more detail. A brief exploration of it's history, the impacts on education, society and even the media and how the road …
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Join Simon and some coffee friends as we explore dyslexia in a little more detail. A brief exploration of it's history, the impacts on education, society and even the media and how the road of dyslexia may have prefigured the wider neurodiversity movement.
Simon use a lot of resources in preparing for this episode, alongside talking to people and their own experiences. Some of the sources that are cited or used are:- Davis, R. (2009). The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read and How They Can Learn. Souvenir Press. Available at Amazon UK.
- Moores, E (1999) Dyslexia: Challenging Theories. PhD thesis on dyslexia. Available at White Rose Etheses Online.
- Warnock Report (1978). Available at UK Government Web Archive.
- Kirby, P. & Snowling, M.(2021). Dyslexia: A History. McGill-Queen's University Press. Available at Amazon UK.
- Campbell, T. (2013). Dyslexia: The Government of Reading. Palgrave Macmillan. Available at Amazon UK.
- Pritchard, D. G. Education and the Handicapped 1760-1960. Available at AbeBooks.
- Potts, P. (1995). What’s the Use of History? Understanding Educational Provision for Disabled Students and Those Who Experience Difficulties in Learning. British Journal of Educational Studies, 43(4), 398–411.
- Kirby P. Dyslexia debated, then and now: a historical perspective on the dyslexia debate. Oxf Rev Educ. 2020 Aug 13;46(4):472-486. doi: 10.1080/03054985.2020.1747418. PMID: 32939102; PMCID: PMC7455059. Available at PMC.
- Article from The Guardian, dated April 24, 1999. Available at The Guardian.
- Singer, J. (2019). Neurodiversity: The Birth of an Idea. Available at Amazon UK.
Media clips used under Fair Use and all rights belong to the roper copyright holders.
Clips include:- Suzy Eddie Izzard, Stripped (2009) Information IMDB
- Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief (2020) Information IMDB
- Scrubs (2001-2010) Information IMDB
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University, disability and do ND people pick up accents more quickly?
Send us Fan MailJoin Simon and special guest Danny for a discussion of autism, ADHD, the International Day of People with Disabilities and a moment for World AIDS day. We touch on work Danny is doing to make …
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Join Simon and special guest Danny for a discussion of autism, ADHD, the International Day of People with Disabilities and a moment for World AIDS day. We touch on work Danny is doing to make his university more accessible for students and whether neurodiversity is a disability or not.
As an aside, friend Georgia has asked that we ask you all if anyone fancies writing to their MP about the hundreds of autistic people stuck in inpatient units because there's virtually no support pre-crisis and the Government aren't meeting its own promises on research https://www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved/break-the-cycle/write-to-your-mp
This is a very important topic and one close to all of us here on the podcast. If you can take five minutes it really might help.As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Awareness, history and crumble (custard optional)
Send us Fan MailJoin Simon and San as we discuss being trans allies, the disability history month and crumble. Also, don't ask Sam about hot thermometers. As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for …
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Join Simon and San as we discuss being trans allies, the disability history month and crumble. Also, don't ask Sam about hot thermometers.
As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Halloween, what happens at parties and is all television imaginary?
Send us Fan MailThere are a few things in this weeks episodes - silly voice changers, some history, the wheel of privilege and dress up parties. Editing this week is a little more rough and ready - both Simon …
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There are a few things in this weeks episodes - silly voice changers, some history, the wheel of privilege and dress up parties.
Editing this week is a little more rough and ready - both Simon and Marianne who usually do this have had bereavements and we've tried to do the best we can.As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Mental Health Day, Coming Out and the Goblin tools we can use to help
Send us Fan MailJoin Sam, Joey and Simon as we discuss International Mental Health Day, National Coming Out Day and some useful AI tools that could help you be a little more productive.Links as …
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Join Sam, Joey and Simon as we discuss International Mental Health Day, National Coming Out Day and some useful AI tools that could help you be a little more productive.
Links as mentioned:
https://www.manup.how/
https://andysmanclub.co.uk/
https://switchboard.lgbt/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/the-coming-out-handbook/As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Dyslexia Awareness Week
Send us Fan MailJoin Joey and Simon as we discuss dyslexia and dyslexia awareness week, bringing some of our own stories and experiences to help try and explain what it is.As you may notice further in there is …
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Join Joey and Simon as we discuss dyslexia and dyslexia awareness week, bringing some of our own stories and experiences to help try and explain what it is.
As you may notice further in there is a bit about the history of it and that will of course follow soon.
In the meantime, here are a couple of the links we mentioned!
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/As ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.
Inclusive Demons and the Unions that Defeat Them!
Send us Fan MailWelcome to another exciting episode of Atypical. This week join Sam and Simon as they talk about the world of unions and we explore the countless benefits unions offer. From protecting workers’ …
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Atypical. This week join Sam and Simon as they talk about the world of unions and we explore the countless benefits unions offer. From protecting workers’ rights to ensuring fair wages, unions have been an integral part of shaping the work landscape into a more just and equitable space. Their indispensable role in ensuring that workers have a voice against giant corporate entities is a testament to their importance in modern-day work culture.
Switching gears, we then move to the commemoration of National Inclusion Week. A celebration close to our hearts, we discuss why inclusion is not just a buzzword but a necessity. In a world that is beautifully diverse, it's crucial to recognise and celebrate our differences. Inclusion paves the way for understanding, growth, and innovation, breaking the chains of bias and prejudice. Inclusion isn't just about acceptance; it's about valuing every individual for who they are and the unique perspectives they bring.
And in true "Atypical" fashion, we couldn't end the episode without touching on some odd news that caught our eye. Brace yourselves for this one: a church has recently put forth the outrageous claim that autism is caused by demons! While it's easy to dismiss such news with a chuckle, it’s a stark reminder that there are still many misconceptions and myths out there.
Links:- The Alex Ferry Foundation
- The TUC "Find a Union" Site
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