The Autism Infocast
Welcome to The Autism Infocast, your weekly helper for understanding and reacting to autism. Hosted by autistic author Peter J Clark and his team, this popular podcast provides a series of bite-sized episodes packed with autism and neurodivergence insights, ideas, care and support tips, advocacy plans, and ways to improve life for everyone! Whether you're autistic, have autistic loved ones, or you're in a group, a business, healthcare, government, or education, we'll help you demystify autism, bust the myths, and give you simple, practical strategies for communicating, socialising, working, learning, and integrating with the community. Take a few minutes every week to get some fresh thinking, inspiration, and ideas for building more fulfilling and meaningful lives. Tune in to learn, grow, and help build a more inclusive world!
The Autism Infocast
Latest Episodes
The Importance of Predictability for Autistic People - The reason they stick so rigidly to their routines and habits
In this Autism Infocast, you'll learn why routine and predictability are essential for many autistic people, offering a solid foundation for well-being. We cover how a predictable world can reduce anxiety and cognitive load, creating a crucial ...
Understanding Meltdowns and Shutdowns in Autism - Why Autistic People Sometimes ‘Just Can’t’
In this Autism Infocast, we delve into why autistic people sometimes feel completely overwhelmed. You'll learn that intense reactions like meltdowns and shutdowns are not deliberate choices or bad behaviour, but involuntary responses to overloa...
Romantic Relationships and Autism - How to Find Love and Keep It
In this Autism Infocast, we delve into romantic relationships involving autistic people. You'll learn how the desire for love and connection is universal, exploring the unique strengths autistic partners bring, such as refreshing honesty and un...
The Autism Spectrum - Understanding Diversity
In this Autism Infocast, you'll learn that the autism spectrum is far more complex than a simple linear scale. We cover why it's truly a diverse tapestry of experiences, where no two autistic people are exactly alike. You'll gain a more nuanced...
Do You Know Your True Autistic Self? (Understanding Autism and Other Identities)
In this Autism Infocast, you'll learn about autism not as a standalone experience, but as a core part of a person's identity profoundly shaped by their other identities. We cover how various social identities like gender, culture, and co-occurr...
