The Other Autism
The Other Autism explores late-diagnosed autism and the latest in autism research, and works to dispel myths and stereotypes about autism and autistic people. Episodes cover leading topics in the neurodiversity space and feature interviews with late-diagnosed autistic folks and autistic professionals. Theme music: "Everything Feels New" by Evgeny Bardyuzha. All episodes are written and edited by Kristen Hovet. Contact: otherautism@gmail.com
Podcasting since 2022 • 38 episodes
The Other Autism
Latest Episodes
EP37: 'Autistic All This Time!' — A Former Teacher Finds the Diagnosis Her Therapists Missed
Today, I'm speaking with Sarah, a musician, gardener, and former teacher based in Pennsylvania. Sarah spent much of her life in therapy and struggling with others' misunderstandings and insensitivities. Now, in her 60s and with a handful of men...
August 19, 2024
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Episode 37
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49:07
EP36: Autistic Empathy and the Double Empathy Problem
Many think that autistic people lack empathy, but do they? Even if you think you know the answer, you'll find new content about empathy and relating to others in this episode.Join me as I explore empathy in the context of autism researc...
August 01, 2024
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Episode 36
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43:44
EP35: Helena, Diagnosed As Autistic and Schizophrenic
Today, I'm speaking with Helena, a retail worker and soon-to-be college student and fiction author. Helena came to Canada as a child, but wasn't assessed for autism or schizophrenia until her 20s. She talks about who the biggest bullies were in...
June 09, 2024
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Episode 35
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14:19
EP34: Did Trauma Cause My Autism?
Are my traits or symptoms related to autism? Or are they caused by trauma? This is one of the top questions asked by individuals going through the process of identifying their neurodivergent identity in adulthood.Join me as we explore h...
April 22, 2024
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Episode 34
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27:31
Teaser! Let's Read Together! Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Chapter 1: A Shifting Reef
By popular demand, I've released the first reading episode for Patreon paid members. Here is a sneak peak! We're reading Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and this is part 1, chapter 1: A Shifting Reef. To listen to upcoming readi...
April 03, 2024
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