Real stories and honest conversations, we bring together autistic people and the people who love, support, and care for autistic people of all ages and backgrounds to explore every aspect of life. Autism Central is the national peer education programme for families and support networks of autistic people in England, the programme is delivered by Anna Freud and commissioned by the NHS. Through education, coaching, and connection, we offer resources, webinars, one-to-one peer support, and community events that centre lived experience and build real understanding www.autismcentral.org.uk
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Listener note: We want to let listeners know that this episode includes discussion of grief and the loss of a child. Please listen in a way that feels supportive for you.In this episode, Catherine Ast...
Changing my world (00:50:00)
TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode mentions suicidal ideation.In this episode, Catherine is joined by Jo Feaster for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about lived experience, identity, a...
An 8-Year-Old Asks: Autism Conversations with My Mum (00:38:42)
Welcome to Season 4 of the Autism Central Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist, podcaster, and author Catherine Asta. To open the season, we’re doing something special.In this episode, Catherine is join...
Transitions: Growing Older (00:50:39)
Holly chats to autistic researcher Dr. Wenn Lawson aboutgetting older and what this means for autistic people.Find out more about our programme for parents and carers ofautistic people at autismcentra...
Transitions: Becoming a Mother (00:56:16)
Holly talks to autistic mothers Lynette Morgan and Sophia Abdel about their experiences in pregnancy and motherhood.Links for this episode:Maternity Autism Research GroupFind out more about our progra...
Transitions: Living Independently (00:46:38)
Holly meets Jamie + Lion to talk about their experiences around moving away from home, setting up an autism-friendly space and how to get support with independent living.Find out more about our progra...
Transitions: Going to University (00:49:57)
Holly talks to Senior Lecturer in Autism Dr Luke Beardon and autistic student Leona Laverty about starting university and how to get support.Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of...
Transitions: Starting Work (00:57:58)
Holly chats to two autistic people, Andrew Carpenter and Mandy Taylor, about their experiences around starting work, with tips and advice for other autistic people.Links for this episode:· Access...
Transitions: Finishing School (00:58:26)
Holly meets autistic coach Sarah-Jane Critchley and autistic mum and veterinary surgeon Jacq Watkins to talk about the changes young people face when finishing school and how we can best support them....
Transitions: Puberty (01:07:29)
Holly talks to Dr Naomi Fisher and Eliza Fricker about puberty and what parents and carers can do to support autistic young people during this period.Links for this episode:You can watch the following...
Transitions: Moving School (00:37:40)
Holly talks to Hannah Molloy, Jacob Lennon and Sophia Vasi about their experiences of transitions at school. Links for this episode:Autistic Young Experts share their views on bullying (requires regis...
Transitions: Starting School (00:47:03)
Holly chats to Amanda Hind about the experience of starting school for autistic people. Amanda is an autism researcher, qualified SENCO and autistic mum to autistic children.Find out more about our pr...
Transitions: Managing Change (00:50:45)
Holly Sprake Hill talks to psychologist Dr Alice Nicholls and Michelle Myers, Head of Central Services at Great Minds Together, about bigger and smaller transitions and how these affect autistic peopl...
Supporting Friendships (00:53:28)
In episode 10, speech and language therapist Alison Futerman and parent Seema Islam join host Holly Sprake-Hill to discuss how parents can support autistic young people around friendships.Find out mor...
Autistic Friendships (00:36:16)
In episode 9, Holly Sprake-Hill and Dr. Carly Danesh-Jones chat about their experiences around navigating friendships as autistic women.Find out more about our programme for parents and carers ofautis...
Parenting and family relationships (00:40:38)
In episode 8, Holly Sprake-Hill chats to Marsha Martin and Helen Fleetwood about parenting neurodivergent children and family relationships. Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of...
Navigating family relationships (00:49:11)
In episode 7, Holly Sprake-Hill is joined by three neurodivergent guests - Andy Smith, Zeena Bishop and Sarah Davis - to talk about their experiences around family relationships.
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Growing up with neurodivergent siblings (00:30:22)
In episode 6, Holly Sprake-Hill meets two autistic young people, Leona Laverty and Fraser Parry, to talk about growing up with neurodivergent siblings.
Find out more about our programme for parents a...
Parenting neurodivergent siblings (00:33:41)
In episode 5, Holly Sprake-Hill meets Dawn Hockey and Louise Elliman, who share their experiences around parenting neurodivergent siblings.
Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of...
Autism, sex and intimacy (00:34:32)
In episode 4, Holly Sprake-Hill meets neurodivergent sex
therapist Tiga-Rose Nercessian. They discuss differences autistic people may experience around sex and relationships and how to keep yourself s...
Autism and Sex Education (00:31:34)
In episode 3, Holly Sprake-Hill is joined by Sarah Noble and Harvey Range to talk about the Sex Education Matters project for autistic young people and why effective sex education is so important.
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Navigating love and relationships as an autistic adult (00:37:30)
In episode 2, Holly Sprake-Hill, Ashley Welton and Tom Moran chat about their experiences around dating and romantic relationships and share tips and advice for autistic young people and their parents...
Neurodivergent couples and romantic relationships (00:36:08)
In the first episode of season 2, Holly Sprake-Hill talks to autistic author, public speaker and diagnostician Sarah Hendrickx about romantic relationships and life with her autistic partner.
Find out...
Stimming (00:37:33)
In episode 7, Holly Sprake-Hill talks to autistic parent and researcher Eiman Munro about stimming, from both a personal and professional perspective. We learn more about what stimming is, and the fun...
Being a sensory supporter for your child (00:42:21)
In episode 6, parents of autistic children Anoushka Pattenden and Marsha Martin, and occupational therapist Denise Martin share their experiences and tips on how to be a sensory supporter for your chi...
