Advocate to Autistic
HelseA podcast looking at the world as an autistic person and as an advocate. Host Rich thought that autism was introduced into his life when his son was born and went through the process of understanding autism as an advocate. As his son got older, he began asking questions of his own self and was diagnosed late as an adult. Now, he wants to talk about the change from advocate to autistic person and also speak to the many people as autistic people, or advocates for autistic people and share positivity of autism to the world.
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- Nath Trevett from Autism's Got Talent (00:40:19)
In this weeks episode, we will be continuing our Autism's Got Talent specials with an interview with another one of the performers, Nath Trevett. Nath wrote and performed his own song, Un Fel Chi (One Like You), and we discussed this, his performance at Autism's Got Talent and his autism advocacy work. The song Un Fel Chi, is at the end of the episode, if you want to follow the song in English, the lyrics follow. We are also delighted to remind you that auditions are now open for Autism's Got Talent 2024 and you can find out how to audition here: https://www.annakennedyonline.com/our-events/autisms-got-talent/ Un Fel Chi I try my best to fit but I'm never good enough. You judge music by looks, you exploit a thing that way. There's a horizon in every corner but everyone chooses one. It's all the same old story, just a completely different picture. I have no wings nor the ability to fly. I'm not agile but I'm still standing up. Looks and ability: this is a complete difference. Why has everyone painted the whole world black and white?Chorus I've stood for innocence I've stood for the truth and I still can't believe that it takes a long time. What is it exactly that's stopping you from letting me join in the fun? I do things differently but I'm still one, still one like you. You're busy with your entertainment. You do nothing but keep score. No one drives controls here. Only you are your jury. Too much dependence and your assumptions narrow you down. Will you ever learn to understand the much wider picture? Middle 8Look around. Now look to me. Guest information: You can find Nath on Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/nath-trevett If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismsgottalent #autism #showcase #singer #songwriter #unfelchi #nathtrevett #show #London #MermaidTheatre #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts
- Kian Butler from Autism's Got Talent (00:26:39)
In this weeks episode, we will be continuing our Autism's Got Talent specials with an interview with one of the performers, Kian Butler. Kian sang All of Me by John Legend and we discuss with him about the day at Autism's Got Talent, his plans for more people to hear his voice on Britain's Got Talent and his love of drag, Madonna and Lady Gaga! We are also delighted to remind you that auditions are now open for Autism's Got Talent 2024 and you can find out how to audition here: https://www.annakennedyonline.com/our-events/autisms-got-talent/ Guest information: You can find Kian on social media here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianbutlerofficial/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUWg_DKOY3NUI6kC7m9RPRA?app=desktop If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismsgottalent #autism #showcase #singers #kianbutlerofficial #show #London #MermaidTheatre #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts #draguk #dragrace
- Autism's Got Talent Special! (00:22:50)
In this weeks episode, we are back from a month off and talking about the fantastic autism event we attended on Saturday. We were at the Mermaid Theatre in London for Autism's Got Talent 2023 and we were blown away by the talent we saw on stage. AnnaKennedyOnline, have been hosting Autism's Got Talent for 12 years and this year we went along to support. Acts from all over the world performed their talents and we will be speaking to some of them and their families over the next few weeks. We are also delighted to announce that auditions are now open for Autism's Got Talent 2024 and you can find out how to audition here: https://www.annakennedyonline.com/our-events/autisms-got-talent/ If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismsgottalent #autism #showcase #singers #dancers #show #London #MermaidTheatre #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #aspergers #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts
- Episode 12: Autism and Friendship (00:27:59)
In this weeks episode, Rich talks growing up as an undiagnosed autistic child/adult and what it was like growing up making friends, masking to fit in and how he had to consider his own authenticity in later life to decide whether to keep having the same friendship behaviours and barriers or whether it was time to show his friends his authentic self. Both masking and his authentic self have been challenging to make friends in the past, but his diagnosis has helped him understand and work with this. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Our show is sponsored by Reef Plumbing & Maintenance, find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/reef.plumbingandmaintenance/ #autismandfriends #makingfriendsonthespectrum #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #aspergers #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts
- Episode 11: Focus or Hyperfocus... (00:22:18)
In this weeks episode, Rich talks about focus or hyper focus. Since he was young, Rich has been able to spend hours upon hours researching, reading and creating a million spreadsheets to document his interests and beyond. Today, Rich is telling how this has been in his life and how it affects his diet, his hobbies and interests and even how he plans his Christmas. Do you have a focus or hyper focus on any subjects or what you can fixate on for a while? If this sounds familiar, listen to this episode or even get in touch and discuss your focus/hyperfocus. We'd love to hear from you. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. If You Missed Last Week's Show You can find last weeks episode with Mrs_Jules_life here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KxIg1PX1jSHBVCk33iDEO?si=wKqEPSJXRqWHpUxBpy3daQ Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Our show is sponsored by Reef Plumbing & Maintenance, find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/reef.plumbingandmaintenance/ #hyperfocus #focus #hobbiesandinterests #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #aspergers #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts #adhd
- Episode 10: ALN Reform, Homeschooling and Education with Mrs_Jewels_Life (00:37:43)
In this weeks episode, Rich is joined by Instagram autism campaigner, Julie or Mrs_Jewels_Life. Julie talks to us about how she is homeschooling her autistic children after a very difficult time in the education system and how she continues to strive to get them the support they need. Julie also discusses the upcoming ALN Reform peaceful protest in Cardiff, Wales in October and how she is currently seeking her own autism diagnosis as an adult. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. If You Missed Last Week's Show You can find last weeks episode with Inside the Asperger's Studio host Reid Miles here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PV2PUFScKmCJG5QlZ0S9r?si=R0WzpnSiSeyJzqul-A-8zg If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Guests information: Julie or Mrs_Jewels_Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_jewels_life/ Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Our show is sponsored by Reef Plumbing & Maintenance, find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/reef.plumbingandmaintenance/ #alnreform #alnreformwales #mrsjewelslife #homeschooling #additionalneeds #learning #schools #educaton #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #aspergers #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts
- Epsiode 9: Our First Guest!! Reid Miles from Inside the Asperger's Studio (00:49:09)
In this weeks episode, Rich is joined by autistic podcaster, Reid Miles. Reid is the host of the US podcast, Inside the Asperger's Studio and was the first person to reach out to Rich to support the new series of podcasts, Advocate to Autistic. You can find Rich's appearance on Reid's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fksNJNX1KMDZrYKSKazSR?si=7df587632de54a1a. In this latest episode, Rich asks Reid about his autism, how he created a blog and the podcast and how the feelings about the thoughts around the use of the Asperger's name in recent years. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Guests information: Reid's show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L6imllzUtZpMj3Y2xk7DA?si=1bb77514d136435e Reid on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheaspergersstudio/ Reid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AspergersStudio Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Our show is sponsored by Reef Plumbing & Maintenance, find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/reef.plumbingandmaintenance/ #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #aspergers #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts #insidetheaspergersstudio #reedmiles
- Episode 8: From Inside the Orange to Advocate to Autistic (00:24:59)
In this weeks episode, Rich discusses his journey from the podcast of Inside the Orange and how he has adapted to bring this new autism focused podcast, Advocate to Autistic. Rich talks about the charity walks that he has completed for the National Autistic Society and Anna Kennedy Online and how he plans to continue as a charity champion for Anna Kennedy Online and how he can bring both his podcasts to the audiences of the world. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. No listener questions this week, but check out Rich's other podcast, Inside the Orange and see the amazing guests that he has had on his show: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DEt0nkMhUAsP9q5WcpUP9?si=6e2e47a82a7343f1 To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic
- Episode 7: Your Views (Correspondence Special) (00:21:40)
In this weeks episode, Rich discusses the responses from the social media channels from listeners questions from the past 3 episodes. Rich also discusses his appearance on the 'Inside the Asperger's Studio' with Reid Miles, who will be appearing on Advocate to Autistic in the near future, you can catch my episode with Reid here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fksNJNX1KMDZrYKSKazSR?si=rj7xpyKmTmaYptBKQAcpqQ. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. **Listener Questions**: #AskingAutistics Do you find it easy to ask for help? If your loved one is on the spectrum, do you feel like you need to remove all obstacles a loved one may face? To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic
- Episode 6: My Autism Diagnosis Part 2 (00:28:49)
In this weeks episode, Rich continues to discuss the process he went through when he was diagnosed as an adult autistic. Rich gives an overview as there is so much depth to this process and it can not all be covered in one episode. This episode looks at the 6 months since diagnosis to the start of the podcast. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. **Listener Questions**: Do you find it easy to stim in public? How do you support your loved ones in public settings with overwhelm? We would love to hear from you. To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic
- Episode 5: (30 Years) Back to School (00:30:51)
In this weeks episode, Rich talks about his experiences at school which he feels (albeit 30 years ago) may have caused his need to mask and how his 'behaviour' was identified at school. From work and behaviour reports to the teachers that supported him. This gives an indication of what undiagnosed autistic children went through in schools 20/30 years ago. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. **Listener Question**: How did you get on at school? Did school support or scold you? Are schools doing what they can? We would love to hear from you. To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #school #sendreform
- Episode 4: Masking and Behaviour Changes (00:29:23)
In this weeks episode, Rich discusses his behaviour changes that he or others have identified during and since his autism diagnosis. He talks about how he has masked, the things he can't deal with and also how he is trying to, with support, help others understand his needs. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. **Listener Questions**: What have you felt has changed about you since your diagnosis (either medically or self)? Or If a loved one has been diagnosed how have you supported their unmasking and behaviour changes? We would love to hear from you. To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #masking #behaviourchange #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #health
- Episode 3: Early Diagnosis (00:28:21)
In this weeks episode, Rich discusses early diagnosis and the support his son, wife and himself received in his son's diagnosis at 2 years old. Rich discusses why he thinks waiting until school is too late for the full level of support you can get from early diagnosis. Rich also reads messages from people that got in touch with the podcast. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. **Listener Question**: Is early intervention the key for autism support? We would love to hear from you. To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic
- Episode 2: My Autism Diagnosis Part 1 (00:29:34)
In this weeks episode, Rich begins to discuss the process he went through when he was diagnosed as an adult autistic. Rich gives an overview as there is so much depth to this process and it can not all be covered in one episode. Rich also reads messages from people that got in touch with the podcast. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. **Listener Question**: What would your advice be to someone who has just found out that they or a loved one has been diagnosed Neurodivergent? We would love to hear from you. To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic
- Epsiode 1: Welcome to Advocate to Autistic (00:11:38)
This is the brand new podcast where Rich discusses autism from his perspective as an advocate to his son before being diagnosed autistic as an adult in 2022. We want to hear from you as we start this podcast to help people and hear stories of people with autism, advocates or people who are finding their own diagnosis in later life. To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent
- Advocate to Autistic Trailer (00:00:35)
Coming soon to where you enjoy podcasts is a brand new podcast from the creator of Inside the Orange. Rich thought Autism had entered his life when his son was diagnosed at 2, but following a journey of self discovery found out that he was autistic too. From being a fierce campaigner for Autistic People as an Advocate to having to navigate the change in thought as an Autistic person himself, Rich decided he wanted to talk about it and talk to amazing people who are both autistic and advocates of autistic people to help share positivity and understanding of autism. #newpodcast #autism #autistic #advocate #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #support #share #shareyourstory #advocate2autistic #advocatetoautistic #advocatetoautisticpod #autismpodcasts