Welcome to the 21andsensory Podcast! My name is Emily and I have Sensory Processing Disorder and I’m Autistic. I'm a Graphic Designer and Illustrator in the UK and this podcast is mainly me rambling about all things sensory processing and autism related but also I chat to some super lovely neurodivergent people from all walks of life! Follow @21andsensory on Instagram for more content.
I am really excited to chat to today's special guest Kay Wilson. Kay is a Nottingham-based illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse by Elle McNicoll. Kay has worked on a wide range of projects, from editorial illustration to podcast art. I hope you enjoy listening to our chat!Things Kay mentioned and recommended (with notes below provided by Kay!):Gabe Dunn Article - Get Rich or Die Vlogging (the original was posted to Fusion, which doesn't seem to exist anymore, hence the reupload)Layout Paper - I used Seawhite of Brighton's one if people want exactTombow Brush PensPosca MarkersPentel Arts Pocket Brush Pen - the name of the pen Kay couldn't remember!Pith Sketchbook - technically I use their "blank notebook" as their official sketchbooks have much heavier GSM paper, and I mainly use ink. The heavier GSM is probably better for painting, but the notebook level is perfect for sketching and doodles :)Kay's links:Instagram: Kay Wilson
I am really excited to chat to today's special guest Dr Emma Cernis. Emma is a clinical psychologist and researcher with expertise in complex mental health difficulties. She is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Birmingham and works within the School of Psychology and the Institute for Mental Health.Through her research, Emma aims to improve the understanding and treatment of dissociative difficulties. Clinically, Emma has expertise in working with young adults experiencing dissociative symptoms before or during a first episode of psychosis, and with children, teenagers, and families affected by sexual trauma.Emma set up the Midlands Dissociation and Depersonalisation Clinic (links below)Emma's Links:Midlands Dissociation & Depersonalisation Centre: http://www.midlands-ddc.comMidlands DDC Instagram: www.instagram.com/midlands.ddc Emma's website: www.emmacernis.comResource Page: https://www.midlands-ddc.com/loved-ones) and (https://www.midlands-ddc.com/clinician-resources)Cernis Scale: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37926868/Also mentioned:Unreal Charity: www.unrealcharity.comJoe Perkins Book: (https://www.waterstones.com/book/life-on-autopilot/joe-perkins/)Blog post I did for Unreal: (https://www.unrealcharity.com/blog/emilys-story-coming-to-terms-with-dpdr)My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory* @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory* 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com* @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
I am really excited to chat to today's special guest which is the lovely Chloe Tear. Chloe is an award winning disability blogger and freelance writer with 10 years experience. On her blog she documents her lived experiences as a disabled young woman and she currently works as a senior content designer for GOV.UK.Chloe has had Cerebral Palsy from birth, but became visually impaired during her first year of university. Chloe's sight-loss continues to deteriorate and she has been registered as severely sight impaired (formally known as blind). Now some listeners might recognise Chloe because she has been on the podcast before - it was Episode 62 in October 2022. You might also remember that Chloe had been accepted onto a list in 2020 for a guide dog and was still waiting to hear back…..But now… we are back…. and CHLOE HAS MUCH NEWS!Chloe's Links: Twitter: twitter.com/chloeltear Instagram: www.instagram.com/chloe_tear YouTube: www.youtube.com/chloetear Chloe's Website: chloetear.co.ukMy 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok - tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - youtube.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on Twitter - twitter.com/21andsensory
Dr Alex Smalley is a researcher and communicator aiming to understand more about how experiences in nature can impact people's wellbeing. Alex is based at the University of Exeter's European Centre for Environment and Human Health and holds a PhD in environmental psychology. Since 2017 he has been investigating the cognitive and emotional impacts of virtual encounters with the natural world. Most recently, he partnered with the BBC Natural History Unit and Audible to create the Healing Power of Nature, an immersive 8-part audio series, written and narrated by Alex, that introduces key concepts from the field of environmental psychology. Alex has worked with the BBC on several research collaborations, including the award-winning Radio 4 series Forest 404, the cross-platform BBC Music initiative Soundscapes for Wellbeing and the BBC Four series Mindful Escapes. Alex also has a background in the physical sciences and science communication – he spent over a decade communicating complex concepts to a range of national and international audiences. Alex's Links: Alex's website Alex's University of Exeter Profile Dr Jack Reed Profile | University of Exeter (https://experts.exeter.ac.uk/42856-jack-reed) Alex mentioned: 'russell's circumplex model of affect' My links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
Grab a hot drink and a snack because it's time for a huge 2024 catch-up episode with Emily! (who only realised as she was recording that it's been an entire YEAR since she did a solo episode?!) Things I cover (with timestamps): 0:00 Intro + Spotify Wrapped Stats 5:00 A wrap up of 2024's podcast guests 23:20 Life Update and Instagram Questions 40:34 Portal App! 52:45 Books I've read this year (open link!) Things I mentioned: Emily's Lego: https://amzn.to/3ZQZmJb Portal app link: Access a free One Month Premium Membership: https://portal.app/?offer=21andsensory Brilliant books from lovely 2024 guests: ‘Ramping Up Rights An Unfinished History of British Disability Activism' By Rachel Charlton Dailey (Out in 2025, Preorder): https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/ramping-up-rights/ ‘Girl Unmasked: The Sunday Times Bestseller: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life' By Emily Katy: https://www.authenticallyemily.uk/book ‘All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness: A guide to navigating multiple conditions' By Charli Clement: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/charli-clement/all-tangled-up-in-autism-and-chronic-illness/9781839975240/ 'Some Like It Cold' By Elle McNicoll: https://ellemcnicoll.com/books/some-like-it-cold ‘University: The Autistic Guide: Everything You Need to Survive and Thrive' By Dr Harriet Axbey: https://pavpub.com/catalogue-2024/university-the-autistic-guide-everything-you-need-to-survive-and-thrive My Links: 21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
I am super excited for today's episode as I have special guest Dr Harriet Axbey on the show. Harriet Axbey is an autistic early career researcher at Swansea University. She is a research assistant on the “Autism from Menstruation to Menopause” Wellcome Trust Funded project within the Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Life Science. This project aims to look at the reproductive health experiences of autistic people with wombs across the lifespan.Harriets areas of expertise include:AutismNeurodivergenceNeurodiversityDiffusion ChainsUniversity AccessibilityHarriet is on the show today to share more about her recent book that's been published which is called: University: The Autistic Guide. This informative and friendly handbook is a guide to starting university for autistic young people, covering the entire process from applying, packing and financial admin to mental health support, dealing with burnout, finding your people and experiencing new opportunities. Harriet Axbey (@axbey) / XJonathan Raiseborough ✏✨ (@jo_raiseborough) / XHome | portfolio (jonathanraiseborough.wixsite.com)University: The Autistic Guide: Everything You Need to Survive and Thrive - Pavilion Publishing (pavpub.com)Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World: A Radical Perspective on Communication and Shared Meaning - Pavilion Publishing (pavpub.com)University – The Autistic Guide: Everything You Need to Survive and Thrive: Amazon.co.uk: Harriet Axbey: 9781803882543: BooksMy Brother Tom Has Superpowers : Axbey, Harriet: Amazon.co.uk: BooksMy Brother Tom Has SuperpowersHarriet Axbey | YouCaxton PublicationsFollow Harriet on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/draxbey.bsky.social
On today's show I have the lovely Esme Jay, who is also known by the nickname Pixie. Esme is a queer autistic writer-turned-content creator living with PTSD and anxiety. They run @pixiesbigwhy over on Instagram which has almost 18,000 followers at time of recording (now over 19k as the podcast goes live!). Esme shares their life including content around lifestyle, fashion, autism, mental health and chronic illness. Trigger warning: mention of domestic violence, homelessness and abuse Things mentioned: Yasmin Benoit Instagram: instagram.com/theyasminbenoit End Teen Economic Abuse Esme's Links: zez.am/pixiesbigwhy
I am super excited for today's episode as I have the wonderful special guest Elle McNicoll on the show. Elle is a bestselling and award-winning novelist and screenwriter. She is an advocate for better representation of neurodiversity in publishing, as an autistic and dyspraxic novelist. Her debut, A Kind of Spark, won the Overall Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2021. It was also voted number 75 in The 100 Greatest Children's Books of All Time in 2023. She is a three-time Carnegie-nominated author and was also honoured in the US with the Schneider Award, 2022. Her first novel has also been adapted for television by the BBC, and McNicoll was head writer on the project. The adaptation was described in the press as 'groundbreaking' for its inclusion of autistic actors and crew (and you might remember when Ella Maisy Purvis was on the podcast, who played Elinor/Bonnie in the show!) I reached out to ask if she might like to come on my podcast to chat a little more about her latest book which is Elle's YA debut 'Some Like It Cold'. I was kindly sent a copy to review and read earlier this year by the lovely team at Pan Macmillian so I have been very fortunate to have read the book. It will be published on October 1st (US) and October 3rd (UK), which is today! Buy Elle's new book 'Some Like It Cold': Indie bookshop editions: linktr.ee/somelikeitcold Preorder signed Waterstones editions: https://www.waterstones.com/book/some-like-it-cold/elle-mcnicoll/2928377278267?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabdFYqMgatGwJuIgBTZD65RubhPkHDQAHZR_1iY5Q2RplaIgyGbaTUmnAk_aem_irZ80J1Fbj5FcufVoBwFoA See Elle on tour: Tour dates: https://linktr.ee/SLICromancetour Young Adult Literature Convention (YALC): https://londoncomicconwinter.com/YALC/guest/elle-mcnicoll/ Cheltenham festival: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/some-like-it-cold-with-elle-mcnicoll Elle's social links: Elle's website: ellemcnicoll.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellemcnicollofficial X: twitter.com/BooksandChokers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellemcnicoll YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ellemcnicollofficial Watch ‘A Kind of Spark' on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0f7q3rv/a-kind-of-spark
On today's show I have the lovely Jess Chandler. Jess is an advocator and activist in the Neurodivergent and Disabled Community. Jess also spreads awareness about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and educates others on the impact that invisible illnesses can carry. Now you might know Jess from her fab instagram and TikTok accounts @thejesschandler (where she has almost 34,000 followers and @the.neurodivergent.witch which has almost 13,000 followers! So I'm very excited for this chat! Links to find Jess: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejesschandler TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejesschandler YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@JessChandler the.neurodivergent.witch | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
Today I have special guest Professor Janet Harbord on the show. Janet is a professor of film studies at Queen Mary, University of London. Recently she has worked as a principle investigator (alongside Steven Eastwood) on a five year Wellcome Trust funded project called ‘Autism through Cinema'. Autism Through Cinema was a collaborative investigation into the relationships between neurodivergent thinking and cinematic creation. Janet is on todays episode to chat about her work directing a video essay called ‘Autism plays Itself' where she asks how films made in clinical settings have contributed to how autism has been medically imagined and defined across the past seventy years. Janet takes one such clinical film and works in collaboration with autistic respondents to reframe the footage from an autistic perspective. Mentioned: Edinburgh Festival link: https://www.edfilmfest.org/film/out-of-competition-shorts/ Toronto hot docs BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT DOCUMENTARY: https://hotdocs.ca/industry/conference/awards Trailer link: https://vimeo.com/919231648 BBC Shortcuts hosted by Josie Long: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00224h3 Autism Plays Itself, Credits: Director: Janet Harbord - https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sllf/film-studies/people/academic/profiles/harbord.html Editor: Sasha Litvintseva - https://www.sashalitvintseva.com Sound Designer: Tom Fisher - https://tomfishersoundportfolio.com Respondents: Ash Loydon: https://x.com/AshtonLamont Sophie Broadgate: https://pikaiafilms.co.uk Ethan Lyon: https://letterboxd.com/dz1ga
On today's episode I have the lovely Zara Beth as my special guest, she's back on the podcast for a catch-up episode! Zara is an 18 year old content creator, writer, musician and disability advocate from the UK. She shares her experiences as a neurodivergent, queer adult navigating life with neurological disabilities and chronic illness. Zara dedicates her time to raising awareness for disabilities and mental health, creating a safe space for neurodivergent people, disabled people, and also for the LGBTQ+ community. Last time I spoke to Zara was on Episode 32 of the podcast which was in March 2021. She was 15 at the time and had over 378,000 followers on TikTok and had a new YouTube channel. So just to update you on those stats… She now has 2 million followers on TikTok with over 40 million likes… On YouTube over 400,000 subscribers And over on Instagram over 60k followers My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
On todays show I have the lovely Louise and Fiona. Both Louise and Fiona work for the Wilf Ward Family Trust - they are part of a wider team of 900 people that support almost 300 individuals with learning disabilities across Yorkshire. It was founded in 1986 by Wilf and Phyllis Ward to give relief to carers through the provision of residential respite units and day facilities. Since then they have grown providing more than 70 residential and supported living services for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities. Louise works as Head of Co Production and Fiona as the Interim Head of Complex Care. Wilf Ward trust links: Website: WilfWard X: WilfWardFamilyTrust (@wilfwardfamtst) Facebook: The Wilf Ward Family Trust Links to other things mentioned: Lasting Power of Attorney and Power of Attorney: Giving someone power of attorney - Social care and support guide Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS): Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) at a glance Care Quality Commission: Care Quality Commission My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode I have the lovely Charli Clement as my special guest. Charli is an activist, speaker, writer, creator and lived experience expert. They are proudly autistic, ADHD, dyspraxic, and chronically ill, and particularly passionate about discussing the intersections of these conditions. Charli works with the NHS and other organisations around psychiatric inpatient care, human rights and autism. Charli's first non-fiction book around autism and chronic illness was published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in December 2023 and is called ‘All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness: A guide to navigating multiple conditions' Charli has previously been a keynote speaker for the British Medical Association and given talks to NHS boards and staff, universities, city councils amongst others. They have also had bylines in outlets such as the Independent, the Metro, the Daily Mirror and VICE. Charli's links: linktr.ee/charliclement_ My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode I have the lovely Emily Katy on as my special guest, who you might know from social media as @itsemilykaty. Emily was previously on episode 51 of the 21andsensory podcast but I shall of course reintroduce her... Emily is an autistic woman with ADHD and OCD. She is a blogger, author and advocate, and works with neurodivergent children and young people. Emily is a Trustee for the Autistic Girls Network and Former youth participation council member and Former Public Governor for her NHS Trust. She is also a #NotAloneTalk Host on Twitter. Emily has given talks in many different health settings and written many articles on her own experiences. So listeners might be thinking - oh Emily Katy is back on your podcast?! But that's because Emily has some very exciting news - she is now a published book author! Buy Girl Unmasked here: linktr.ee/girlunmasked Twitter: twitter.com/ItsEmilyKaty Instagram: instagram.com/itsemilykaty www.authenticallyemily.uk
On todays episode my special guest is the lovely Rachel Charlton-Dailey. Rachel is an is an award-winning disabled editor, journalist, activist and more recently author! Rachel is a disability rights columnist for The Daily Mirror where she guest edited the series Disabled Britain. Rachel writes mainly about disability and women's rights and her work has featured in publications such as HuffPost, The Guardian, Glamour and The Big Issue. Her specialisms are political issues affecting disabled people, disability in the media and the gender health gap. Her first book Ruby Hastings Writes Her Own Story was published by Collins Big Cat on January 8th! When Rachel isn't writing, she can be found walking her sausage dog, Rusty (which OF COURSE we chat about!) Rachel's Links: Buy ‘Ruby Hasting's Writes Her Own Story': Buy my book! | Instagram | Linktree Disabled Britain: Disabled Britain: Doing It For Ourselves - Latest news, pictures & videos - The Mirror Rachel's Twitter: Rachel Charlton-Dailey (@RachelCDailey) on X Rachel's Instagram: Rachel Charlton-Dailey (@rachelcdailey) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel's website/portfolio: Rachel Charlton-Dailey Ghosts articles Rachel wrote! Ghosts: Celebrating a British Comedy Breakout Success whynow https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a46186848/ghosts-ending-christmas-special-review/ Ghosts star Ben Willbond on show's devastating Christmas finale Why Ghosts means so much to LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent fans We mentioned: Disabled and proud podcast: Disabled & Proud Podcast (@disabledandproudpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Fab mobility aids: https://www.neo-walk.com/ My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
We last had a chat (a recorded chat - I speak to her outside the pod!) on Episode 35 in April 2021...but she's back again for a catch-up…it's my sister! Our previous chat here in case you missed it! We chat about: - Her life since 2021 and her career moves - The training and studying she has already done and what she hasn't had the opportunity to do… - The education system in the UK and working in both mainstream and specialist schools - Children-centred learning and how important this is - Studying a Masters and what that has entailed - Where she'd love to work next! My sisters TES shop link Teacher stat that was mentioned: 'Third of England's teachers who qualified in last decade 'have left profession' 'Nearly a third of teachers who qualified in the last decade have since left the profession, according to Labour analysis that has been released as the party attempts to shift the political focus on to education' (The Guardian, Jan 2023) Article here. My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
Grab a hot drink and a snack because it's time for a huge 2023 catch-up episode with Emily! Things I cover: Podcast guests I've had on this year - a recap My podcaster Spotify wrapped stats! Q&A segment - answered questions from my Instagram stories A life update Books I've read this year Things I mentioned: Lego succulent: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/succulents-10309 Lego succulent light kit: https://www.lightmybricks.co.uk/products/lego-succulents-10309-light-kit My Tangle video: (Gifted) My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
Today I have the wonderful Courn Ahn on as my special guest. Courn is a Queer Autistic Korean-American Illustrator and Designer. Their work depicts social justice, antiracism, and all things activism and they have over 5 years experience in the creative industry. You may know Courn through @candy.courn on TikTok and Instagram with their wonderful series of videos all about navigating life as an autistic asian ace with video topics including their special interests, home interior design and all things art and design! Courn's links: Courn's Special Interest Instagram (home, autism, art, etc): https://www.instagram.com/candy.courn Courn's Design and Illustration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyahndesign TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candycourn Website: https://www.courtneyahndesign.com Shop: https://www.courtneyahndesign.com/shop Books: https://akidsco.com/products/a-little-book-about-activism My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode my special guest is the lovely Georgia Holliday. Georgia describes herself as an ADHD & autistic writer, poet and lifelong student of words. Her work explores feminism, neurodivergence, chronic illness and the glorious messiness of life. Georgia is also an English Lit & Creative Writing student, a wife, dog mum, content creator and obsessive reader. You may know Georgia from her social media prescence where she has 63k followers on TikTok and over 15k followers on Instagram! Link to all of Georgia's socials (including Instagram, TikTok) https://linktr.ee/georgiaholliday_ Newsletter: https://georgiaholliday.substack.com/ HerMindInPrint Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HerMindInPrint My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
Grab a hot drink and a snack because it's time for a catch-up episode with Emily! Links to things I mentioned: Durham University research project: https://sensorystreet.uk/2023/08/25/new-durham-university-impact-funding/ Keren's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NjpJ34V6WLb4hUhQgwXqy?si=3d619eac11b34e77 Neurospicey Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurospicy.podcast/ My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/21andsensory Books I mentioned: 'Strong Female Character' By Fern Brady 'The Cassandra Complex' by Holly Smale 'Fake Law: The Truth About Justice in an Age of Lies' and 'Nothing But The Truth: The Memoir of an Unlikely Lawyer', both by The Secret Barrister 'Gas Man' by Colin Black 'Life lessons from a brain surgeon' by Jandial Rahul 'Takeaway: Stories from a Childhood Behind the Counter' by Angela Hui My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode I have special guest, Alice. Alice is 25, autistic and studying speech and language therapy. I've known Alice for quite a while now - we both knew each other growing up and we were both late-diagnosed as Autistic so this should be an interesting chat! Links to things Alice mentioned: Purple Ella's Discord: https://direct.me/purpleella Right to choose: psychiatry-uk.com/right-to-choose-asd/ More about being a Speech & Language Therapist: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode I have the super lovely Ella Maisy Purvis. Ella is a classically trained ballet dancer who went on to retrain as an actor at LAMDA. Ella was a finalist at Theatre Royal Stratford Easts SLAMbition 2022, a monologue slam for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people. TV and Film credits include Blueprint, a BFI short, Heartstopper on Netflix, Malpractice for ITV and A Kind Of Spark for BBC. *Episode contains swearing Ella's Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellamaisypurvis Twitter: https://twitter.com/ellamaisypurvis Ella's acting work: Spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/1419-8940-1407 Ella's Agents (Divergent Talent): https://www.divergenttalentgroup.co.uk/talent Watch a Kind of Spark on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0f7q3rv/a-kind-of-spark Watch Malpractice on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/malpractice/10a2194 Ella is very much available for all things Mission Impossible related :) My 21andsensory links @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
On todays episode I have the awesome Jordan Ellis. Jordan describes himself as a T-shaped visual designer specialising in all things creative in FinTech (which is short for financial technology). He is currently working at Anna Money and working to better life as a neurodivergent in the creative industry. He has done it all, from working in huge creative teams in fin-tech unicorns, to an army of one in a start up! Jordan's Links: Linkedin Website Medium My 21andsensory links @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
Hello! It's time for an episode with just me* - grab a drink and snack and let's have a catch-up! This episode will cover all things life, job and mental health related as well as some books I have been reading, dog-sitting and I answer some listener questions! *TW: Discussion includes mental health issues such as dissociation, anxiety, medication. Links mentioned: Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/about-dissociation/ NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/dissociative-disorders/ Unreal Charity: http://unrealuk.org and more info: https://www.unrealuk.org/about Plants with Krystal: https://www.instagram.com/_plantswithkrystal_ My YouTube (check out my entire fidget toy collection video!): https://www.youtube.com/@21andsensory My Redbubble shop: www.redbubble.com/people/21andsensory/shop Fidget links: Chewigem necklace: Star pendant - discontinued, sorry! Chewigem hand fidget: https://sensooli.com/product/pocket-sized-hand-fidget-sensory-chew/ I have a discount code (affiliate link) use code: 21S15 for 15% off Chewigem Originals My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
On todays episode I have the lovely Marianne Eloise. Marianne is a writer and journalist who lives in Brighton in the UK. She writes about things such as TV, wellness, disability, film, business, digital culture, sex and alt music for outlets including The Cut, The New York Times, Courier, Dazed, Vulture, i-D and the Guardian to name a few both in print and online. Marianne also writes copy, branded and native content and newsletters for brands, artists and companies including Paramount, Universal, Sony and more. Now if you are thinking that you recognise Marianne's name it might be due to her brilliant essay collection titled 'Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking' which is out everywhere now, recently in paperback too and I'll pop links in the show description. I've recently finished reading it and it's a culmination of a life spent obsessing, offering a glimpse into Marianne's brain and her inner thoughts. Marianne's Links: 'Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking' book: https://www.waterstones.com/books/search/term/obsessive+intrusive+magical+thinking+marianne+eloise Website: https://www.marianneeloise.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marianne_eloise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marianneeloise My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
Sophie Broadgate is an Autistic Writer, Director and Filmmaker based in Cumbria and Manchester. Sophie's work spans across Narrative, Documentary and Art Film. She started her career in production, working as a Production Assistant and independent Producer. As a Producer she has seen her work screen at BFI Flare, Queer Lisboa and Palace International film festival and soon at the BIFA Manchester film festival. Over time Sophie has transitioned to work more as a Writer / Director, focusing on personal subjects. Her debut short film “The Water Tower” was developed through “Lost Stations”, a residency programme for artists with Cumbrian roots. The film was produced independently and self funded, later receiving a grant for festival distribution. Sophie is currently developing a slate of short films with the aim of moving into features and has been working on addressing accessibility in the film industry for autistic people. Sophie's Links: 'In Motion' (2022) https://vimeo.com/746584398/3cca8c8bed - This film was made post diagnosis. 'We've Created these invisible systems and structures' (2021) https://vimeo.com/585812370 - Sophie made this film whilst going through the autism diagnosis process. 'The Water Tower' (2018) https://vimeo.com/287058565 Sophie's website: pikaiafilms.co.uk in case you want to have a browse of more work! Instagram: @sophiebroadgate My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
On todays episode I have the lovely Allie Mason. Now you may remember I've had Allie on before (see episode 23) but if you didn't listen to that episode here is a quick intro to Allie. Allie studied for an undergraduate degree in Christian Theology and has a masters degree in Education Research from the University of Oxford. Allie has always been an avid reader and now as an adult, writes books that neurodivergent kids and teens, like she once was, can see themselves in. Her non-fiction debut, The Autistic Guide to Adventure, is due to be released by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in March 2023. Allie's Links: Website https://alliewrote.com/ More info on Allie: https://alliewrote.com/everything-page/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliewrote/ Buy Allie's Book, 'The Autistic Guide to Adventure' here: alliewrote.com/the-autistic-guide-to-adventure My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
On todays episode I have the lovely Ashleigh Thompson. Ashleigh is 24 and works full-time as a project manager remotely. Ashleigh is Autistic and lives with her boyfriend Charlie who is also Autistic. Now you might know Ashleigh from her fab Tiktok videos @ashleighfare where she has over 35,000 followers. She also has a blog where she talks a lot about her experiences realising she is autistic and has lots of helpful advice (which I'll link below!) Ashleigh's Links: Blog: www.ashleighthompson.co.uk TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ashleighfare Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashleighfare Linktree: linktr.ee/ashleighfare My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory
On todays episode I have the lovely Rosemary Richings. Rosemary is a Dyspraxic Pro writer, editor, author, and neurodiversity advocate. Currently Rosemary is serving on the board of trustees of Dyspraxic Me, a UK-based charity providing peer support for dyspraxics ages 16-25. She is also a founding member of Dyspraxic Alliance, along with a Dyspraxia Magazine Panel member. Rosemary is originally from Toronto, Canada, but moved to Marrakech (which is in Morocco) in 2021. Rosemary is on the podcast today not only to chat about herself and her life but also her book, Stumbling Through Space & Time Living Life With Dyspraxia which was published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in September 2022. In it Rosemary shares her experience of growing up dyspraxic, and how it impacts her sense of space, time and co-ordination and a whole lot more which I am sure we'll get onto! Rosemary's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosiemay_r Instagram: https://instagram.com/rosemary_richings Blog: http://www.rosiewritingspace.com/ Website: https://www.rosemaryrichings.com Book: https://uk.jkp.com/collections/other-neurodiverse-conditions-neurodiversity-pid-1102/products/stumbling-through-space-and-time My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
*Trigger warning for this episode - we discuss anorexia throughout* Hi everyone, welcome back to the 21andsensory podcast with me Emily. On todays episode I have the lovely Fiona Hollings. Fi is 25 years old and is currently a psychology student in her third year. She is autistic and has battled with anorexia for a number of years. Fi spent many years in hospital an awfully long way from home - but with time she is getting better. Fi documents her journey on her Instagram, TikTok and YouTube (links below). Fi's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finding_fi_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fionahollings YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fisfightback154 Fi mentioned: PEACE Pathway: https://www.peacepathway.org BEAT Eating Disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
In this episode I was joined by special guest Lydia Wilkins. This is the third time I've had Lydia on my podcast (she was the special guest on Episode 21 and Episode 40). Lydia is a freelance NCTJ qualified journalist, with bylines in The Independent, Readers Digest, The Metro, Refinery 29, Debut Careers, BN1 Magazine, and more. Lydia was diagnosed as being on the Autistic Spectrum in January 2015, two months shy of her sixteenth birthday. Lydia is back on the podcast today* to chat about the new book she has written called 'The Autism Friendly Cookbook' with Jessica Kingsley Publishers which is out November 21st 2022! I am super excited to chat to Lydia about the book (particularly because Lydia chose me to be the book's illustrator!!!). *Content / Trigger Warning: We talk about Eating Disorders and sensory issues to do with food. Podcast marked as explicit due to two swear words. Lydia's Links: Links to buy Lydia's Cookbook: https://linktr.ee/journo_lydia Shop Lydia's Prints: https://thisthingtheycallrecovery.teemill.com/collection/collaboration/ Lydia's Website: https://lydiawilkins.co.uk Lydia's Newsletter: https://lydia.substack.com Lydia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journo_lydia/ Lydia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Journo_Lydia Lydia's 'The Aut Cusine Podcast' (which I have been a guest on too!): https://anchor.fm/the-aut-cuisine-podcast My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's show I talk about a campaign that The National Autistic Society, alongside the teams of world-renowned photographer Rankin and creative agency Ogilvy Health, has launched. It's a campaign to amplify the voices of autistic women and non-binary people, and improve understanding of autism and late diagnosis. The Now I Know campaign features powerful photography of six autistic women and non-binary people from across the country, who were photographed by Alex Heron, an autistic photographer from Rankin's team, and shared their experiences of late diagnosis of autism. Due to gender stereotypes and lack of understanding, autistic women and non-binary people can often be overlooked and live without a diagnosis late into life, which can have severe negative impacts on mental and physical wellbeing. On this episode I have special guest Lex Lancaster. Lex is 35 years old and from Salisbury and was one of the six autistic people photographed as part of the campaign. I am super excited to talk to them to find out more about how they got involved with the campaign as well as more about their life too! Lex's Links: Lex's National Autistic Society #NowIKnow Story and Interview: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/campaign/our-new-campaign/now-i-know-campaign/lex-s-story Lex's GoFundMe Page: https://gofund.me/ac51a942 Follow Lex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenhouselex National Autistic Society #NowIKnow Campaign: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/campaign/our-new-campaign/now-i-know-campaign Search #NowIKnow across social media! National Autistic Society Social Media links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalautisticsociety Twitter: https://twitter.com/Autism Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalAutisticSociety/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-autistic-society YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NationalAutisticSoc My 21andsensory links: Instagram: instagram.com/21andsensory TikTok: tiktok.com/@21andsensory YouTube: youtube.com/c/21andsensory Twitter: twitter.com/21andsensory About me, Current Projects, PR and my Blog: 21andsensory.wordpress.com
On today's show I have the awesome Matt
I am really excited to chat to today's special guest which is the lovely Chloe Tear. Chloe is 24-years-old and is an award winning disability blogger and freelance writer with 9 years experience. On her blog she documents her lived experiences as a disabled young woman and she currently works in the charity sector as a Content Designer. Chloe has had Cerebral Palsy from birth, but became visual impaired during her first year of university. In 2020, she was accepted onto the waiting list for a guide dog and she cannot wait to be matched with a fluffy companion. Chloe's sight-loss continues to deteriorate and she has recently been registered as severely sight impaired (formally known as blind). Chloe's Links: Twitter: twitter.com/chloeltear Instagram: www.instagram.com/chloe_tear YouTube: www.youtube.com/chloetear Chloe's Website: chloetear.co.uk My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - instagram.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok - tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - youtube.com/21andsensory @21andsensory on Twitter - twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's show I have the awesome Louis. He is a neurodiverse influencer and a super talented drummer, who does duets on Tiktok (where he has almost 50,000 followers) and uses popular sounds share funny and very relatable videos about being autistic. Louis is most known for his spectacular invisible drum kit...which I will ask him more about in the episode! He is over on Instagram too @louisrobertsmusic and is part of a collective account called @autism_unmasked. Louis's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisrobertsmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatautisticdrummer Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatASDdrummer My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode I am excited to chat to special guest Aoife Dooley. Aoife is an award winning Illustrator, author and comedian from Dublin, Ireland. Aoife is known for her Your One Nikita series which chronicles the life of a 22 year old woman called Nikita. She published her first book 'How To Be Massive' in October 2016 and her second in 2017 called 'How To Deal With Poxes'. In 2018 Aoife was diagnosed as Autistic at the age of 27. Since then she has spoken about her own experiences at many events which have resonated deeply with audiences. She has shared how a diagnosis helped her to truly begin to understand herself and has created comics and diagrams around the subject of what Autism is to her. She published her first Children's book in 2019 called 123 Ireland. In 2020 Scholastic UK acquired world rights to Frankie's World which is a graphic novel based on the Aoife's real-life experiences of Autism. The book was published in January 2022. Her second board book ‘ABC Ireland' was released on March 2022, so we are going to have a lot to chat about! This episode contains some swearing so has been marked as Explicit. Aoife's Links: Website: http://aoifedooleydesign.com Shop: https://onlymassive.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Aoife_Dooley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aoife_Dooley TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dooleydoodles My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
Hi everyone! On today's episode I have the very lovely Cheryl who you may know as @_thislineismine on TikTok and Instagram! This is the second time Cheryl has been on my podcast, we last spoke in December 2020 (Episode 28) about their autism diagnosis and journey on TikTok. Cheryl had 200,000 followers on TikTok at that time and they now have over HALF A MILLION (524,000) followers! So Cheryl is here for a catch-up about everything they have been up to and there's been some hugeeeee things happening recently! Cheryl's links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_thislineismine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thislineismine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_thislineismine My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's show I have a very special guest, the wonderful Ruby Woods. Ruby is an Autism activist, blogger and a disabled theatre maker who is currently developing her practice in disability arts and inclusive theatre working as a lead practitioner. You may know Ruby from her wonderful TikTok (where she has over 100,000 followers!) and her Instagram both called @rubyofmyeye. She also has a brilliant youtube channel named Ruby Woods, so I think I'm going to have a lot to chat about with Ruby today! Ruby's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubyofmyeye/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@rubyofmyeye Website: https://www.animatetheatre.com/about YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RubyWoodss/featured Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rubyswoods My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode we are having another little catch-up, so just me no guests (but keep an eye-out because I've got some exciting guests coming on soon!). I wanted to chat through some life updates, some autism-related books I have been reading, a Sensory Street project update, and how to make your own DIY Sensory Box. Links: Sensory Street (Oxford University Project): https://sensorystreet.uk https://www.instagram.com/sensory_street/ https://twitter.com/sensory_street Autistic / Autism related books: ‘CAN YOU SEE ME? DO YOU KNOW ME? and WAYS TO BE ME' by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott. 'Diary of a Young Naturalist' by Dara McAnulty 'Wintering' by Katherine May - also wrote 'The Electricity of Every Living Thing' 'Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You' by Dr Camilla Pang 'The Independent Woman's Handbook for Super Safe Living on the Autistic Spectrum' by Robyn Steward DIY Sensory Box Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CcvWxJDM7My/ My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode I am very excited to chat to special guest Dr James Cusack. James is the Chief Executive at Autistica which is the UK's leading national autism research charity. He joined the charity in September 2015 as Director of Science following a career in autism research at the University of Aberdeen, and he later became Chief Executive there in 2020 and is the first openly autistic CEO of a major charity. Autistica focus on enabling autistic people to live happy, healthy, long lives. They do this by by working with autistic people to understand their needs, funding research and shaping policy. In this episode, James talks about Autistica's six visionary and ambitious 2030 Goals for the change they want to see in society and how they are trying to use research to understand what works and what doesn't when it comes to changing the public's attitudes towards autism and autistic people. James has sat on a number of advisory panels discussing the role of research in autism, and was vocal in the production of the report, 'A Future Made Together'. He was part of a core stakeholder group which successfully campaigned for Scotland's first ever autism strategy. It was great to chat to James a bit more about Autistica as well as more about himself and his background. Autistica Links: Autistica's 2030 Goals: https://www.autistica.org.uk/about-us/2030 The blog post on understanding that James mentioned (which he wrote): https://www.autistica.org.uk/blog/understanding Website: https://www.autistica.org.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/autistica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autisticauk/ Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com//company/autistica YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOczrUsUjmBbUMPT0HIgGKg Donate: https://www.autistica.org.uk/donate/donate Dr James Cusack Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamcusack Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cusackjames More about James and the Autistica team: https://www.autistica.org.uk/about-us/our-team
Welcome back to another 21andsensory Podcast! On this episode I'll be chatting about an Oxford University project called Sensory Street. I am very lucky to be part of the project team and I thought it would be great to base an episode around the project and speak to some lovely people who are on the team! I chat to Becky from Sensory Spectacle, Dr Keren MacLennan and Catherine Woolley about their project roles. During 2021 we posted a series of questions on our social media pages and ran a series of focus groups with autistic people to learn more about their sensory experiences. We analysed the results of these and wrote up our findings. We will use this information to help us create our immersive event in 2022. Sensory Street Links: Website: https://sensorystreet.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/sensory_street Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensory_street/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sensory-Street My podcast guests from the team: Becky, Sensory Spectacle: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SensorySp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensoryspectacle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIQ6vrkCOeZhK1J8sR0JbeA Website: https://www.sensoryspectacle.co.uk/ Dr Keren MacLennan: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerenmaclennan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanxiousscientist/ Catherine Woolley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_communicat/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_communicat More info on Catherine: https://www.psy.ox.ac.uk/team/catherine-woolley Team Links: Dr Cathy Manning: More info: https://catherinemanning.weebly.com/about.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CManningPhD Dr Brett Heasmann: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brett_Heasman Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=HIHGda0AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao Jess Starns Website: https://jstarns.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DyspraxicMe Dyspraxic Me: https://dyspraxic.me.uk
On today's episode I have special guest Dr Camilla Pang. Camilla holds a PhD in Biochemistry from University College London and is a Postdoctoral Scientist specialising in Translational Bioinformatics. At the age of eight, Camilla was diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and ADHD at 26-years-old. Her career and studies have been heavily influenced by her diagnosis and she is driven by her passion for understanding humans, our behaviours and how we work. Camilla is the award winning author of 'Explaining Humans' which through a set of scientific principles, examines life's everyday interactions. Her book won the Royal Society Insight investment science book award in 2020 - she was the youngest writer ever to win the prize, and the first writer of colour. She has a new children's book out in March 2022 which is super exciting! She is also a speaker and neurodiversity advocate, and does a range of charity and voluntary work. TW for this episode: We chat about Exercise and Anorexia between 33:43 - 38:20 We chat about: About about her background and her Autism and ADHD diagnoses Autistic masking and sensory struggles Her experience growing up within the education system and support she had access to Her work as an Author, how she goes about writing her books, book promotion and what it's like for her to see her own book in a bookshops! Her hobbies and special interests Camilla's links: Instagram Twitter Website Camilla's books: Explaining Humans Book (Published March 2020) Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You Book (Out March 2022)
On today's episode I have a very special guest...my brother! We chat about his FASD and Autism diagnoses and a bit about his life and growing up. We also chat about his special interests and hobbies. This episode was recorded in mid 2021. If you haven't heard of FASD it stands for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. It is a term used to describe the permanent impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol during pregnancy resulting in a spectrum of physical, emotional, behavioural and neurological characteristics. I spoke on the podcast about my experiences growing up with my brother and how he made my parents realise my sensory processing difficulties. I mention in this podcast that I was a guest on another podcast called Spotlight on FASD (@spotlightonfasd). We chatted about my brother who is adopted and has diagnoses of FASD and is Autistic. I also spoke about my Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism. Listen to it here: https://youtu.be/TcQNRbq7FdM More info on FASD: https://nationalfasd.org.uk/about-fasd/ My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com
Hi everyone! Welcome to another 21andsensory Podcast. On today's episode I have Chris and James from the London Autism Group Charity! A quick intro to Chris and James: Dr Chris Papadopoulos is a Principal Lecturer in Public Health at University of Bedfordshire and director of health research in the School of Society, Community and Health. He teaches on a range of post-graduate health courses in particular the MSc in Public Health. He founded the London Autism Group in 2014 and London Autism Group Charity in 2017 and he is the Charity lead. Chris has 3 children, 2 of whom are Autistic. James Gordon is an Autistic adult and a London Autism Group charity trustee as well as a dad and carer to his own Autistic son. He is also the mastermind behind the London Autism Services Map which I'll get him to chat about in the episode! London Autism Group Charity links: London Autism Group Charity website: londonautismgroupcharity.org Facebook page: facebook.com/londonautismgroupcharity London Autism Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272747662886046/ London Autism Services map (mentioned in the podcast): https://www.londonautismgroupcharity.org/london-map-of-services Twitter: https://twitter.com/lagcharity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagcharity And if you can, please consider donating to the London Autism Group Charity (simply go to facebook.com/londonautismgroupcharity and click on the blue donate button - thank you from Chris and James!)
On today's episode I have another another fellow Emily on! Today's special guest is Emily Katy who you might know from her Twitter @itsemilykaty. Emily is a 20-year-old autistic student, mental health activist and autism advocate. She is also a Blogger, Trustee for Autistic Girl's Network, Member of her trust's CAMHS Young People's Council, Public Governor for her NHS Trust and a National Autistic Society advisor. She is also a #NotAloneTalk Host on Twitter - all of which I'll be asking her more about. Emily has given talks in many different health settings and written many articles on her own experiences. We chat about: Emily's diagnoses including her autism diagnosis and being late diagnosed Chat about mental health and autism Her journey writing on her blog and Twitter - what made her join the site and how she has managed with her pages growth. We also chat about her hosting the #NotAloneTalk chat on Twitter. Emily's amazing work as a speaker, Trustee for Autistic Girl's Network, Member of her trust's CAMHS Young People's Council, Public Governor for her NHS Trust and National Autistic Society advisor...and how she juggles these commitments with her own life/studies. Emily's hobbies and special interests! How she has managed during the pandemic - mental health during lockdown, etc. Emily's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsEmilyKaty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsemilykaty/ Website: https://www.authenticallyemily.uk Buy Emily a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsemilykaty My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
EPSIODE 50! WOOP! To celebrate episode 50 of my podcast it's just me chatting today... Links to everything I spoke about: Sensory Street (Oxford University Project): https://sensorystreet.uk https://www.instagram.com/sensory_street/ https://twitter.com/sensory_street The Autism Friendly Cookbook: Lydia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journo_lydia/ Lydia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Journo_Lydia My BBC Bitesize work: I was commissioned to create two illustrations and two TikTok videos for the BBC in June 2021. One on summer holidays here and one on sensory struggles in schools here Megan Rhiannon (Illustrator): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petite_gloom Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petite_gloom/posts Shop: https://www.megan-rhiannon.com/shop AOI: https://theaoi.com Holly Smale and Sara Gibbs talk: https://www.stories.standard.co.uk/programme-desc/writing-from-the-spectrum-how-a-late-autism-diagnosis-shaped-my-work Borrowmydoggy.co.uk Books I've read: 'Geek Girl' by Holly Smale 'Odd Girl Out' by Laura James 'The Electricity of Every Living Thing' by Katherine may 'Camouflage the hidden lives of autistic women' by Sarah Bargiela 'Stim An Autistic Anthology' by Lizzie Huxley Jones 'A Kind of Spark' by Elle McNicoll 'A Different Sort of Normal' by Abigail Balfe 'Drama Queen: One Autistic Woman and a Life of Unhelpful Labels' by Sara Gibbs 'Approaching Autistic Adulthood, A Road less Travelled' by Grace Liu London Autism Group: Website: https://www.londonautismgroupcharity.org Podcast (On Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-autism-podcast/id1440829884 My Christmas Gift Guide: Instagram My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode I have special guest Sarah O'Brien. Sarah is an autistic writer and engagement professional currently working within the charity sector. She is known for her witty remarks and commitment to giving those who face disadvantage a voice. Sarah lives and works in London and in her free time she can be found reading, crafting and planning future projects. She is currently writing a post-diagnostic book for Jessica Kingsley publishers which is super exciting and something I am definitely going to ask her more about! This episode is marked as explicit due to a couple of occasions where we said swear words! We chat about: Sarah's Autism diagnosis (the process she went through, waiting times, etc). We talk about late diagnosis, other diagnoses Sarah has and more about Autism and co-morbid conditions. Sarah's studies - she has studied a BSc in Psychology, Masters in Clinical Psychology and is currently doing a PhD! We talk more in-depth about why she chose this subject area and how it's a special interest for her. Her journey writing on her blog, for media and on Twitter and how she started up her presence online. The autism community online Sarah's post-diagnostic book she is currently writing for Jessica Kingsley Publishers. We through the process of pitching the idea to where she is now? (It's due out Spring 2023). Her hobbies and special interests, favourite fidget toys and stims. Sarah's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sarahmarieob Website: https://www.sarahmobrien.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmarieobrien My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode I have special guest Pete Wharmby. Pete is an Autistic writer, speaker, parent, teacher, tutor and advocate who has immersed himself in working to improve autistic awareness, acceptance and making the world a more suitable place for the neurodivergent community. Pete is most active on Twitter where he has over 45,000 followers, which is how I reached out to him. His first book on autistic special interests is out next spring so we will definitely be having a chat about that! We chat about: A bit of background on Pete and his life right now His Autism diagnosis - the process he went through, waiting times, whether he disclosed his autism diagnosis at work, etc What it was like being a secondary school teacher and how /when he became a speaker and transitioned to doing talks and conferences How the world doesn't feel set-up for autistic people. We chat about this is regards to education settings and workplaces and how Pete thinks these places could be better set up and more inclusive Pete's journey writing on his autism and teaching blog and his presence on Twitter - and how he has managed with it's amazing growth! Pete's special interests and more about the book he is writing on his own special interests His lego collection! Pete's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/commaficionado Website: https://petewharmby.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/PeterWharmby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autismpetew Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wharmby-58a2131b2 My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
A new trailer for my podcast! My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ 21andsensory @21andsensory on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory/videos @21andsensory on Twitter:https://twitter.com/21andsensory Blog: https://21andsensory.wordpress.com/ 21andsensory
I am super excited for today's episode as I have special guest Abigail Balfe. Abigail is a Brighton-based writer, illustrator and Emmy Award winning creative producer. Abigail is an author and has just had her first book published. It's called 'A Different Sort of Normal' and it documents how Abigail didn't realise she was autistic until she was an adult. The book includes funny stories including her love of cats, fear of toilets, and an amusing story featuring her dad and a tub of ice cream. There are also more serious ones: a very difficult experience at a swimming pool, and her experience of navigating the overwhelming stimuli of a crowded train. Along the way, there is also crucial information about autism, including commonly held misconceptions. She also includes tips to help readers navigate key milestones – attending ‘big school', puberty, and making friends – especially if you do differ from the ‘norm' around you. I reached out to her to ask if she might like to come on my podcast to chat a little more about her book! We chat about: Abigail's Autism diagnosis and the process / journey behind it Diagnosis of Autism in women and late diagnosis Abigail's experience of Masking as an Autistic person Abigail's career as a Creative Producer, Author and Illustrator! Abigail's studies at Cambridge School of Art (MA Children's Book Illustration course) and we chat about how her book came about as a result of her final MA uni project. How Abigail went about creating her book and how she juggled being both the Author and Illustrator as well as a chat about doing book PR Abigails special interests and hobbies and her favourite sensory / fidget items! Where you can buy her fab book from! Abigails's links: Buy Abigail's Book here Abigail's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abigailbalfe Abigail's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailbalfe/ Abigail's Website: https://www.abigailbalfe.com Abigail on CBBC's Book Club: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/cbbc-book-club-2021-july and here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/cbbc-book-club-2021-august My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
On today's episode I have special guest Ella Willis. Ella is a 21 year old Newcastle-based Autism advocate who creates amazing and really informative educational videos on her TikTok (@ellaellaw) where they have almost 120,000 followers! Ella is also a fab illustrator and shares work via Instagram @_ellawillis and via an Illustration IG @illustratetothepoint. We chat about: Ella's diagnoses and compare diagnosis waiting times, support within education, etc. Studying at university and disclosing an Autism diagnosis. We chat about having access to support and about how Ella found university life. Ella's TikTok page - when was it started and coming up with amazing engaging content! The fab fundraising work Ella did (you can donate here) Ella's hobbies and special interests Ella's Links: Ella's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/EllaWillis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ellawillis/ Illustration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illustratetothepoint/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellaellaw Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/EllaEllaaW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtoCvp-C8zI3aZy78G2I-RA Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/illustratetothepoint My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory
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