Adulting Autistic

Follow Adulting Autistic
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Helping autistic young people become independent adults. Adulting with autism is a candid conversational podcast that highlights neurodiversity and gives a space for the neurominority to be heard. Hosted by me Tyla (@tylgrnt), each episode will discuss obstacles to adulthood with a range of guests.

Tyla Grant


    • Oct 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES

    5 from 16 ratings Listeners of Adulting Autistic that love the show mention: tyla, autistic, ve found, wonderful, guests, thank.



    Search for episodes from Adulting Autistic with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Adulting Autistic

    How do parents become anti-vaxxers with Elle Summers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 66:57


    Elle's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUGYTk-kFMkhGI4B6h0Xvlg

    The autistic artist behind the art with Mahlia Amatina

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 31:38


    Mahlia Amatina is a neurodivergent visual artist. Support Mahlia's work: https://www.mahliaamatina.com/ ---

    Young Autistic and Black online with @tee_spoonie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 59:30


    Teona is a black neurodivergent writer and disability advocate. Support Tees work: https://t.co/tNjir7SzqR?amp=1 (teespoonie.carrd.co) ---

    Life after losing a special interest with Sarah Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 67:16


    In this episode of the processing it. podcast I chat with Paralympic Wheelchair basketball player Sarah Hope, about what it's like having aspergers and playing sport at a high level.

    Understanding the Autistic brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 31:50


    Simon Baron-Cohen is professor of psychology and psychiatry and director of the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University. In this episode we discuss: The concept of the hypersystemiser and its relevance to autistic people. We discuss how society became more inclusive to autistic people in the world of work and school.  We round up our chat with a look to the future of STEM. Never Miss an episode! go.autistictyla.com/remindme

    Autism, Self Harm and Alexithymia with Dr Rachel Moseley | TW: Self Harm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 37:23


    Dr Rachel Moseley completed her PhD in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, and went on to do postdoctoral study at the same. Her research has always focused on autism spectrum conditions. Whilst she started out studying differences in brain function and structure between autistic and non-autistic people, her research now centres around understanding the challenges faced by autistic adults - most notably around mental health and ageing. She works at Bournemouth University as a senior lecturer. https://staffprofiles.bournemouth.ac.uk/display/rmoseley

    Interoception, Mental health and Autism in women with Paige Layle | TW : Self harm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 42:48


    Today Im talking with Viral TikToker Paige Layle. In the first half our chat we get to know Paige. We talk about her experience with mental illness and autism diagnosis story and what it’s like to work in a customer facing role as an autistic person. ✨P A I G E L A Y L E✨ Paige is your not so average 19 year old girl sharing with the world her most vulnerable side- spreading awareness about autism and mental disorders → TikTok @PaigeLayle - https://vm.tiktok.com/TdwhSD/ →Instagram - https://instagram.com/paigelayle

    ABA Therapy and Autism: Is it ever okay? with Joy F Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 30:37


    Joy F Johnson is an autistic behavioural specialist. Today expect to hear a case for ABA therapy, discussion around the inclusivity on the online space for black autistics and those who are nonverbal. Extra Stuff: Link to Joys website - https://joyfjohnson.com/ Check out Joys Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Joyfjohnson Check out [Guest] Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/jfjspectrumsupport/ Join our private chatroom - https://link.adultingautistic.com/pchatroom - Get in touch. Chat with me and other autistic listeners in the AA chatroom, comments on the YouTube Channel or message me... Chatroom: https://link.adultingautistic.com/pchatroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adultingautistic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adultingautistic Email: tyla@adultingautistic.com

    Autism and Self Employment: Can you be your own boss if you’re autistic? with Jade Marie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 21:44


    Jade is a self employed autism and mental health blogger from the UK. Today expect to hear about how to structure your day to avoid burnout, the challenges that being autistic presents when you are self employed and how to overcome them. Extra Stuff: Follow Jade on Twitter - https://twitter.com/itsjademarie Link to Jades Blog - https://jademarie.co.uk Check out Jades Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjademarie

    Autism and Anxiety: Do CBD Gummies help with anxiety? with The Aspie World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 29:50


    The Aspie World (Dan Jones) is a Neurodiversity content creator from Wales. Today expect to hear about autism and sleep, organisation for autistic adults, morning routines for people on the autistic spectrum and CBD for anxiety. Extra Stuff: Follow TAW on Twitter - https://twitter.com/theaspieworld Link to TAW Blog - https://www.theaspieworld.com/about/ Subscribe to TAW YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOKKRcJey93Ms-dL630UNIQ Join our private chatroom - https://link.adultingautistic.com/pchatroom - Get in touch. Chat with me and other autistic listeners in the AA chatroom, comments on the YouTube Channel or message me... Chatroom: https://link.adultingautistic.com/pchatroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adultingautistic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adultingautistic Email: tyla@adultingautistic.com

    Motherhood and Autism: What's it like being an Autistic Mother & Youtuber with Yo Samdy Sam | AA003

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 48:44


    Yo Samdy Sam (Samantha Stien) is an Autistic Youtuber with nearly 1.5million video views living in The Netherlands. In today’s episode expect to hear about motherhood, finding employment as an autistic person and dealing with unexpected attention online. Extra Stuff: Can you tell if a disabled person is 'faking'? (yes, Jameela Jamil) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBC3zNZx7Dg Follow Sam on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Samantha_Stein Support Sams Advocacy work - https://ko-fi.com/yosamdysam Subscribe to Sam’s YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/yosamdysam Check out Sam’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/YoSamdySam Join the Adulting Autistic chatroom - https://link.adultingautistic.com/pchatroom - Get in touch. Chat with me and other autistic listeners in the AA chatroom, comments on the YouTube Channel or message me... Chatroom: https://link.adultingautistic.com/pchatroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adultingautistic Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tylgrnt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adultingautistic Email: tyla@adultingautistic.com

    Stimming and Autism: What is stimming and adult autism diagnosis | A chat with Neuro Rebel (Christa Holmans) | AA002

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 42:03


    Christa Holmans (Neurodivergent Rebel) is a internationally recognized neurodiversity blogger from Texas, the hashtag ‘AskingAutistics’ was her creation. Today expect to hear about stimming, friendships as an autistic adult and life after an adult diagnosis amongst other things. Extra Stuff: Women From Another Planet - https://amzn.to/2Rvdpl8 Follow Christa on Twitter - https://twitter.com/neurorebel Link to Christa’s Blog - https://www.neurodivergentrebel.com Subscribe to Christa’s YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdaQVw-dxYuZb2GXHL7LSjA Check out Christa’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/NeurodivergentRebel Check out Christa’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/neurodivergentrebel Join our private chatroom - https://chat.adultingautistic.com - Get in touch. Chat with me and other autistic listeners in the AA chatroom, comments on the YouTube Channel or message me... Chatroom: https://www.chat.adultingautistic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adultingautistic Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tylgrnt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adultingautistic Email: tyla@adultingautistic.com

    Being an Autistic Adult | Podcast Introduction | AA001

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 18:07


    Tyla (@AdultingAutistic) share's her autism diagnosis story, gives an insight into her life now as well as informing you of what's to come in season one of The Adulting Autistic podcast. Youtube - www.Youtube.com/c/adultingautistic

    PILOT 03 | Does medication really help control aspergers? in conversation with Anne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 67:22


    Tyla (@tylgrnt) talks with Anne about her experience on medication, relationships and other adulting things... Instagram -  www.instagram.com/AdultingAutistic Blog - www.adultingautistic.com

    PILOT 02 | 5 credible places to seek help online when living independently

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 10:30


    As if you're here again!! Madness Here's some links https://www.nhs.uk/ PT's and Workouts... you're on your own there lad https://www.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&authuser=0 https://england.shelter.org.uk/ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Banging, thanks for listening follow the instagram. Give this a share. www.instagram.com/adultingwithautism

    PILOT 01 | Stimming, Autism moms and the future for autistic people with Lauren Melissa (@aspienelle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 33:28


    Welcome to the first episode of the adulting with autism podcast

    Claim Adulting Autistic

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel