Autism: No Filter
Autism Bedfordshire, a UK-based charity, produces this podcast about autism. Each episode features guests sharing personal stories and insights, including autistic individuals, healthcare professionals, and families. The podcast aims to create an inclusive space for learning and understanding about autism. It is for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of autism.
Episodes
Early Years Pt.2
You've noticed your child is developing a little differently, and you don't know what to do next. You're not alone, and you're not imagining it.In this episode, host Heather sits down with the Early Years SEND Advisory Team from Central Bedfordshire to talk through what happens when parents start noticing the first signs, how "settings" like nurseries and preschools suppo
Early Years Pt.1
In this episode, Heather sits down with two mums, Annette and Tara, to talk about the early years with their autistic sons. From those first questions of "is it just me?" through diagnosis, nursery, and finding the right school.They discuss mainstream vs special school, the SENCOs who made all the difference, what it takes to get an EHCP in place and the advice they wish someone had give
Loneliness
Loneliness is something many people experience, but what does it look like when you're autistic?In this episode of the Autism: No Filter Podcast, Katie-Jo is joined by Tom, Mike and Rita as they explore their different experiences of loneliness and what it can look like in everyday life. They talk openly about struggling to make and maintain friendships, feeling out of place in neurotypical so
LGBTQIA+ Pt. 1
In this episode of Autism: No Filter Podcast, we explore the experiences of autistic people within the LGBTQIA+ community and the similarities—and differences—between coming out as LGBTQIA+ and receiving or sharing an autism diagnosis. We also discuss identity, acceptance and finding people who understand you.Every autistic person's experience is unique, but this conversation offers honest ins
How to Make Social Activities Inclusive Pt. 2
On this episode of the Autism: No Filter podcast, Heather is joined by Angela, Emily and Liz, three Autism Bedfordshire staff members who regularly run social activities for some of our autistic adults.They discuss the different things they consider when organising activities for neurodivergent people, to help ensure the activities are accessible. They share many tips and experiences they've h
How to Make Social Activities Inclusive Pt.1
This month’s episode of the Autism: No Filter podcast focuses on social groups and activities.Heather is joined by John and Lucy, two autistic adults who share the things that have helped make social groups more accessible for them. They discuss accommodations that group leaders can make to better support autistic members, barriers that have prevented them from joining groups or socialising with f
Christmas
Welcome to the very first episode of the Autism No Filter podcast!Join Heather, Rebecca, Leah, and Annette as they chat about what Christmas is really like in an autistic household. With both parents and autistic people at the table, you’ll hear a mix of memories, funny moments, challenges, and the pressures the festive season can bring.They talk about the tricky bits, the tense moments, and the t
