Autistic Radio - Spectrum Voices

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We Speak our Words We Listen

 

A safe place for you to hear us

expressing our autism experiences

 

Conversations with professionals

in Co-operation.

 

Discussions expressing autistic identities

 

Episodes

Monday Nov 06, 2023

A group of four diverse Professionals have offered their co-operation to further the concept of Equity in the communication between Autism Professionals and Autistic people.
Each represents a unique background in Autism.
Applied Behaviour analysis is discussed.
Positive Behavioural Support is touched upon.
The history and current position of Neurodiversity Advocacy is explored.
The Full set of conversations will be broadcast In Autistic Radio Days 2023 27 - 30th December  
This conversation with Richard Ibottson is typical of the recordings.
Open Frank and Civil in tone.
Autistic Radio will bring you more of these events in the coming years.
Creating a co-operative; mutually safe space; for Autistic Individuals and the Professions associated with Autism
 
 

Tuesday Oct 31, 2023


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Join us for a LIVE Autistic Conversation
about our autism.
Every Sunday Spectrum Voices 6PM UK 1PM EST in USAOpen Meeting - Harry`s Facebook
Raw Authentic Autistic Unscripted Unedited. Sometimes difficult subjects but most people will be comfortable with our choices. Short Edited Version Published as podcastsAre you involved in or can recommend a neurodivergent project to encourage?We are all autistic and make our recordings in a very appropriate method for the neurodivergent community. Lets co-operate !
Contact us:https://www.autisticradio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/https://linktr.ee/autisticradioLink Us - Network Us - Share UsAutistic Autism Radio News@AutisticRadio.com

Thursday Oct 26, 2023


***PODCAST RECORDING***
Spectrum Voices Conversation presents "Live Unmasked - 22nd October 2023"
Recorded on Sunday 22nd October 2023.
Discussions over the previous week's Facebook posts.
Topics includes posts from:
Awakened Neurodivergence
Love Hope & Autism
Joe James The Autistic Photographer
Neurodivergent Rebel
Neurodiversity Manitoba
Live Conversations about our autism. Open Meeting planning for the AutisticRadio.com Project Facebook posts (Harry`s Choices)
Unscripted and unedited. Raw Authentic Autistic Conversations. We often stray into difficult subjects but most people will be OK with our choices. We also publish The shorter edited version with Content advice.
https://www.autisticradio.com/https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/
Join us for an Authentic Conversation.Every Sunday Spectrum Voices 6PM UK 1PM EST

Sunday Oct 22, 2023

Unscripted and Raw. Authentic Autistic Conversations. We often stray into difficult subjects but most people will be OK with our choices.
The shorter edited version with Content advice.
Harry leads discussion from his Curated Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom
***PODCAST RECORDING***
Spectrum Voices Conversation presents "Live Unmasked - 15th October 2023"
Discussion over some of the Facebook posts shared that week.
Includes:
Autistic Revolution
AutisticAlly Support
The Autistic Witch
Autistic and living the dream
Brightfire CIC
Recorded on Sunday 15th October 2023

Friday Oct 20, 2023

Joel Drums and teaches Drumming; especially with the Autistic tribe. 
His vision is inclusion and appropriate spaces for Autistic Creators to thrive alongside the whole of human neurodiversity.
https://www.youtube.com/@JoelFelsenstein
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZlQwT1BWXVTMbMSpyhqWw/about
 
Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/vjvpyxj6
Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/23pwmvdf
Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/yc2um7cb
LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/4jadeybs
 

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023

Alex Stratikis Explores Europe by Eurail / Interail Train Pass over one Month
In this First episode He sets off London to Paris
Visit his page for travel tips and armchair adventures...
AutismAdventuresAbroad.com 

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023

Unscripted and unedited. Raw Authentic Autistic Conversations. We often stray into difficult subjects but most people will be OK with our choices.
The shorter edited version with Content advice.
Harry leads discussion from his Curated Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom
***PODCAST RECORDING***
Spectrum Voices Conversation presents "Live Unmasked 2023 - October 8th".
Facebook posts shared that week and discussions developed from them.
Including:
I CAN Network Ltd
Inspired Mind - Harry's Blog
Autism - The Daily Routine
Life of an autistic mum
The Chronic Couple
Autistic Not Weird
Reframing Autism

Tuesday Sep 19, 2023

Unscripted and unedited. Raw Authentic Autistic Conversations. We often stray into difficult subjects but most people will be OK with our choices.
The shorter edited version with Content advice.
Harry leads discussion from his Curated Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom
***PODCAST RECORDING***
Spectrum Voices Conversation presents "Live Unmasked 2023 - 27th August"
Discussion on some shared Facebook posts from that week.
Including:
* Autism and Sport
* The Autistic Teacher
* Neurodivergent Rebel
* Joy of Autism
* Autistic Village
Originally recorded on Sunday 27th August 2023.

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023

Unscripted and unedited. Raw Authentic Autistic Conversations. We often stray into difficult subjects but most people will be OK with our choices.
The shorter edited version with Content advice.
Harry leads discussion from his Curated Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom
Spectrum Voices Conversation presents "Live Unmasked 2023- 13th August"
Facebook posts shared that week and discussions developed from them.

Monday Sep 11, 2023

Unscripted and unedited. Raw Authentic Autistic Conversations. We often stray into difficult subjects but most people will be OK with our choices.
The shorter edited version with Content advice.
Harry leads discussion from his Curated Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom
Spectrum Voices Conversation presents "Live Unmasked 2023- 20th August"
Facebook posts shared that week and discussions developed from them.
Including:
* Actually Autistic Adult
* The Joy of Autism
* I CAN Network Ltd
* The Autistic Teacher
* Personal Narrative (Harry McCormack)
* Maybe Autism Is My Superpower
* Scottish Woman's Autism Network (SWAN)
Originally recorded Sunday 20th August 2023.

Thursday Sep 07, 2023

Jim has spent his life and career exploring Autism.
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with him outside the normal context of his profession. Relaxed in his armchair ; Jim gives the Spectrum Voices group the benefit of his thoughts comfortably and with his customary frankness.
It`s an enlightening conversation.
Working with Schools; Prisons and the "justice" system; he is communicating Autistic difference with his unique voice.
https://www.facebook.com/JimTaylorKnowsAutism
https://www.jimtaylorknowsautism.com/
 
  

Monday Sep 04, 2023

Unscripted and unedited. Raw Authentic Autistic Conversations. We often stray into difficult subjects but most people will be OK with our choices.
The shorter edited version with Content advice.
Spectrum Voices Conversation presents "Live Unmasked 2023 - July 30th".
Facebook posts shared that week and discussions developed from them.
Including:
*Autistic Surplus
*Life In An Autism World
*Neurodiversity Manitoba
*The Autism Network
*Stereotypes
*Autistic Revolution
*Scottish Autism
*Scottish Women's Autism Network (SWAN)
*The Autistic Teacher
*Autism On The Water
*Sue Larkey
Originally recorded on Sunday 30th July 2023.

Monday Sep 04, 2023

Unscripted and unedited. Raw Authentic Autistic Conversations. We often stray into difficult subjects but most people will be OK with our choices. Shorter edited version with Content advice.
Spectrum Voices Conversation presents "Live Unmasked 2023 - August 6th".
Facebook posts shared that week and discussions developed from them.
Including:
*Brightfire CIC
*David Byrne
*Joy of Autism
*Grampian Woman's Aid
*I CAN Network Ltd
*Joe James The Autistic Photographer
*Edinburgh Fringe Festival
*Autistic Revolution
*Diego Vargas
*Emergent Divergence: The Neurodivergent Ramblings of David Gray-Hammond
Originally recorded on Sunday 6th August 2023.

Tuesday Aug 15, 2023

Lynsey researches Autism and Dementia at Strathclyde University. She identifies as part of the "Neuro-divergent Group" and has a consultancy as an Autism Professional
L-Mac.co.uk Embracing Neurodiversity

Wednesday Aug 09, 2023

AskRichard.co.ukRichard converses with the Spectrum Voices Autistic Group. Advocacy in the future. A comfortable space for the professionals in co-operation with autistic people.
 
Liz VanDePutt ActuallyAutisticadult.com/that-s-my-bag-autistic-identity
Blog post
Richard More from Richard -a-long-professional-career- Podcast
Another Podcast in conversation with Richard 
 
 

Tuesday Aug 08, 2023

How does Autism both Enable and Disable us.What is this Monotropism concept?
Autistic Radio .com
More information about the questionnaire:
https://monotropism.org/2023/mq/

Thursday Aug 03, 2023

Advocacy through conferences can be enhanced by co-operation with other Autistic partners.
AutisticRadio.com supports advocacy. We offer opportunities to get the words to professionals of influence.
Autscape.org & AutisticRadio.com a partnership.

Saturday Jul 29, 2023

Autscape.org Autistic Online Conference
Applied Behaviour Analysis ABA 
Professionals working with Autisticradio.com
Autism Adventures Abroad
Europe & India by Train
news@autisticradio.com
 

Tuesday Jul 18, 2023

Advocacy requires listeners. Listeners need to be comfortable to receive our ideas. Professionals need to feel safe when we advocate and so do we.
Using recorded audio AutisticRadio.com is creating a model of engagement.
Autistic Voices reaching out to be heard.
Here we discuss with professionals from The Autism Network the progress of the New model.

Saturday Jul 15, 2023

We need to talk about this amongst ourselves and openly.
Diagnosis is a complicated choice.
AutisticRadio.com sees a role in exploring late diagnosis regularly in a series of "Late Late Diagnosis shows."
If you wish to support and contribute you can: 
Email News@autisticRadio.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/
Professionals and Autistic people are welcome to co-operate with us.
 

Friday Jul 14, 2023

Every Sunday we meet for a live conversation. There`s a loose structure but it's free-ranging. This podcast is a an example of what to expect.
We discuss our limited use of facebook and the posts that Harry curates for interest and discussion.
Reliably available every Sunday 6PM UK time 5 hours earlier EST approx depending on daylight saving.  

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023

Autism organisations have grown from the very first groups of local parents that started what became the large autism charities…to now the plethora of groups, charities, associations, movements, campaigns….
Questions… what has been achieved?  What should happen next?... how does this compare to other countries? …
https://theautismnetwork.co.uk/
Autistic people have untapped skills and potential which are crucial in meeting what society needs. Richard works with autistic people, organisations, families, employers, professionals and statutory agencies.
https://www.askrichard.co.uk/

Tuesday Jul 11, 2023

Social media can be too much noise and a negative experience.
Harry has a solution for us in a curated page.
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/

Tuesday Jul 04, 2023

Alex takes us on a journey to the italian city of Firenze and gives an autistic travellers perspective. Plenty of information to inspire armchair travellers as well as those who might sample the rich history available to visitors in person. 
https://autismadventuresabroad.com/ a resource for the autistic traveller 

Thursday Jun 29, 2023

Every Sunday we meet for a live conversation. There`s a loose structure but it's free-ranging. This podcast is a raw unedited example of what to expect.
We discuss our limited use of facebook and the posts that Harry curates for interest and discussion.
Reliably available every Sunday 6PM UK time 5 hours earlier EST approx depending on daylight saving.  

Sunday Jun 25, 2023

Why are they called special interests when they are our passions?
Artistic endeavours not to be trivialised or pathologised. Art is a broad term for our self therapy.

Tuesday Jun 20, 2023

Neurodivergence and autism often goes with other minority identities from the variety of human sexualities and genders.
Explain Me Autism - a series of authentic autistic conversations - Autisticradio.com

Wednesday Jun 14, 2023

It was great to co-operate with Evalynne
She is a UK pioneer in Audio and Radio. (amongst her talents !)
 
Here at Autistic Radio we look forward to working with you Evalynne :-)
 
She has a body of work which she publishes here........
https://autisticvoices.podbean.com/
 
Autistic Festival & Conference http://www.autscape.org/about/
Evalynne Charmer Dip. Hyp  (Paediatrics); AMRSPH; Cert CBT; Cert Hol; MHS; Certified TISPH Practitioner
Ed Elf Child Therapy Ltd
CHILDREN’S HOLISTIC THERAPY CLINIC OF THE YEAR
https://www.edelfchildtherapy.com 
https://childhypnotherapyinstitute.com
Evalynne Charmer Dip. Hyp  (Paediatrics); AMRSPH; Cert CBT; Cert Hol; MHS; Certified TISPH Practitioner
Ed Elf Child Therapy Ltd
CHILDREN’S HOLISTIC THERAPY CLINIC OF THE YEAR
Websites
https://www.edelfchildtherapy.com  https://childhypnotherapyinstitute.com
 
 

Tuesday Jun 13, 2023

https://www.brightfirecic.com/
mail@brightfirecic.com
Brightfire CIC is a non-profit, Autistic led community interest company, providing mental health and wellbeing support for Autistic adults. 
Brigid Talks about Closeness to nature and art in the autistic identity
I was talking about the annual event chaired by Damien Milton where I was inspired by Max Sparrow to start an Autistic led organization a few years ago. It`s called PARC (Participatory Autism Research Collective). 
 
Here is a link to their website.
 
https://participatoryautismresearch.wordpress.com/category/events/
 
And link to Maxwell Sparrows website:
 
https://unstrangemind.com/about/

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023

Andy Swartfigure is important to us in the U.K. 
Here is our first recording with him.
We have started our conversations with him and he is willing to continue open dialogue. His concepts of Equality and Equity demand attention.
Andrew Swartfigure, BCBA, Director of Research and New Business Development, BeyondAutism 
https://www.beyondautism.org.uk/professionals/resources/autism-podcast-series/
Social constructs and the realities of disability and autism inclusion              20 -21 June 2023
https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/beyondautism-conference-2023

Monday May 29, 2023

Explain Me Autism - "Non Speaking People"
Alternatives in Communication without the Negative of "Non"
We want to reach out to learn more !
Liz leads a conversation that shows how much we don`t know.
Hopefully we can co-operate with those using alternatives to vacalisation. We wish to be informed by people to widen our understanding of everyones experience of Autism.
We look forward to Liz`s contacts with our tribe creating a joint project.
Get in touch please to educate us.
news@autisticradio.com www.autisticradio.com 
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Thursday May 25, 2023

 
Meet Alex Stratikis, the Autistic Traveller
Join Alex on his journey of self-discovery as he travels the world, finding himself and what it means to be human, while also understanding more about his autism and about the needs of neurodivergent individuals more generally
Autism Adventures Abroad.com Website and Blog 
Join us for an Authentic Conversation.Every Sunday Spectrum Voices
Autistic Radio Network Webpage
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/

Tuesday May 23, 2023

Sleep patterns Sleep difficultiesJoin us for an Authentic Conversation.Every Sunday Spectrum Voices on AutisticRadio.com
Spectrum_Voices_liveshow_AutisticRadio.com_2023_05_21
Autistic-Association.org Actually Autistic
https://www.autisticradio.com/

Monday May 15, 2023

Autscape.org is established as the model of an autistically organised conference and residential festival.
Spectrum Voices discuss making an application to present in august 2023
The theme is Advocacy and Autonomy this year and AutisticRadio.com is all about voicing Autistic Identities and providing a channel for advocacy.
Join us for an Authentic Conversation.Every Sunday Spectrum Voices
https://www.autisticradio.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/

Monday May 08, 2023

Why Radio? We reflect on how using audio only through radio and podcasting allows us as Autistic People to express our "voices"
 
Join us for an Authentic Conversation.Every Sunday Spectrum Voices
https://www.autisticradio.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/
 

Wednesday May 03, 2023

Some thoughts on Employment. Past approaches used to help and some possibilities of change to include Autistic people in work environments.

Tuesday Apr 25, 2023

Realisation and identifying autistic nature personally is different to openly disclosing. We discuss our choices. They might be different from yours.

Monday Apr 17, 2023

Strategies For life`s Practicalities. The utility company appointment or the letter to the government department dealing with communication differences.
Join us for an Authentic Conversation.Every Sunday Spectrum Voices
https://www.autisticradio.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/

Monday Apr 10, 2023

Autistic Networking Finding your communitySpectrum Voices at AutisticRadio.com share thoughts about their current experiences
Join us for an Authentic Conversation.Every Sunday Spectrum Voices
https://www.autisticradio.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/

Monday Apr 03, 2023

Loneliness and isolation are part of life for many of us.
Researcher Christy Sandeberg joins us to offer opportunities to take positive action.
Harry leads an in depth Spectrum Voices Conversation.
Join us for an Authentic Conversation.Every Sunday Spectrum Voices
https://www.autisticradio.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/

Monday Jan 23, 2023

Autism = Disability ?
This week our conversation strayed into discussing the word disability. Is our Autism an automatic disability? 
Join us for an Authentic Conversation.Every Sunday Spectrum Voices
https://www.autisticradio.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticRadioCom/

Thursday Jan 12, 2023

Who defines what Autism is? The group openly discusses Autism and Autistic identity and their discomfort with the choices presented by others.

Thursday Dec 29, 2022

Late Late Diagnosis Show.... The Spectrum Voices group open up the subject of ”late diagnosis” The majority of autistic people in their middle and late ages are likely to be unaware of this important personal information.

Wednesday Dec 28, 2022

Live Special Recording
Radio Days 2022
4 broadcasts introducing AutisticRadio.com 27,28,29,30 December
Day one 27th December
Ocalicon 2022 After Ocalicon Autism Conference Nov 22
The group discussed the presentations of groups and speakers that came to our interest during the international conference.
Hoarding, Support of self employment and networking were presentations including the known talents of Richard Ibottson and colleagues.
Lynsey Stewart's research around autism and dementia was a prominent subject for discussion.
Day two 28th December 18.00
The Late Late Diagnosis show.

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