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. All episodes are written and edited by Kristen Hovet. Contact: otherautism@gmail.com
The Other Autism
Latest Episodes
Autism, Overachieving, and the High Cost of People-Pleasing
When you're diagnosed autistic, the past doesn't change. But the story you tell yourself does.In this episode, I sit down with Kari Burroughs Kraakevik, an autistic writer, composer, educator, and performing arts business owner. Together...
Why Autistic People Carry So Many Health Symptoms With Dr. Mel Houser
The healthcare system consistently fails neurodivergent people. What happens when they decide to build something better? I explore that question with Dr. Mel Houser, a board-certified family physician, founder and executive director of All Brai...
A Psychologist's Late Autism and ADHD Diagnoses
I sat down with clinical psychologist and energy healing coach Nicole Parkes to talk about how her own autism and ADHD diagnoses changed the way she works with clients. We get into what it feels like when pathological demand avoidance (PDA) tak...
Why Autism Might Be an Evolutionary Advantage and What Autistic Burnout Feels Like
Most autism research still isn't about autistic adults. It's about children, and causes, and where autism comes from. But every so often, research surfaces that's actually about us — our health as we age, our burnout, our bodies in midlife, and...
Autistic Masking, Motherhood, and Radical Acceptance with Julie M. Green
Julie M. Green's son was diagnosed autistic at three. She wasn't diagnosed until 44 — almost a decade of advocating fiercely for her child's needs while missing her own. In this episode, we talk about why that gap is so common, and what finally...
