Later beluisteren
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Meet Robyn and Jamie in the first edition of their new podcast.
Once you've enjoyed the witty title about lots of seconds, you'll want to know what's in it.
This week they talk about how some autistic people measure their energy in spoons, sensory overload, how Jamie creates his independent life, cooking pizzas on top of a microwave (!?), going non-verbal, repeating things over and over (echolalia). And more. And more than that.
Basically, it's a talk show presented by two autistic people. It's insightful and it's funny. Enjoy.
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It’s episode two and Robyn and Jamie are keen to share their ‘special interests’ with you, and talk to callers on our phone-out (not a phone-in) about their passions.
Sometimes thought of as negative, autistic people often have the ability to seriously focus on things that interest them and this is why the geek image has emerged. These days it tends to be seen as a positive skill which some employers are lapping up.
From sci-fi to computers and Rubik’s Cubes to Underground trains – plus a few surprises along the way. Listen and enjoy.
Email [email protected] if you want to get a message to our hosts.
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In the office, we call this the show where Robyn falls off her chair laughing - because that's what happens. We're nothing if not extremely literal, you know.
Stand-up comedian and poet Kate Fox joins our two autistic hosts and the talk turns to comedy, anxiety and some brilliant analysis of well-known jokes to work out where the funny bits lie. Why, for instance, is the one about the chicken crossing the road funny? Or the sticky brown stick?
Lots in here for autistic people, parents and others who want an insight into how we all think differently.
With Robyn Steward and Jamie Knight.
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Robyn and Jamie are joined by Times journalist Jessie Hewitson whose son has a diagnosis of autism.
She says that, when she first found out, she was attending typical local play activities with him. "I was taking him to those God awful music groups that you take toddlers to. They were absolute hell for my son - he was trying to escape I now realise."
She talks candidly about the first time it was suggested to her that he might be autistic, how that made her feel and how she started to learn about this new neurodiverse world she finds herself in.
Jessie is the author of Autism: How to raise a happy autistic child, published earlier in 2018.
email the programme with any questions or points on [email protected] - we'll be doing a feedback show in January so look out for it. Don't forget to subscribe and tell your pals about us.
The next podcast in this series will appear on your feed in early 2019 after the Christmas holidays.
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Robyn and Jamie are joined by TV's Alan Gardner aka The Autistic Gardener.
Alan was initially diagnosed by an education specialist after taking his son to be tested for dyslexia. Though it was randomly sprung on him, the diagnosis was not a big surprise.
At an early age, the pink-haired presenter found a love for gardening which, over time, turned into a love for garden design and a career.
Alan says that contrary to the popular stereotype, he's not a typical autistic person because he doesn't fear change, he embraces it. And he likes loud noises too.
with Robyn Steward, Jamie Knight and Lion.
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