Late To The Party - a podcast on Autism, AuDHD and Neurodivergence

On this episode we discuss the trials and tribulations of school life and we know you will relate to some of these experiences.  Dan also took the opportunity to speak to his daughter Eloise about an issue she was having at school. Biance gives a thumbs down to Dans Autistic Moment so he goes overboard with sound effects to compensate. If you have an interesting Autistic Moment to share via email or even recorded, please send it our way. We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion.Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.comInstagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

This episode we speak to Jessica Horner about eating disorders and their prevalence within the autistic community. We recommend you read her highly praised article over at ABC Everyday. Jessica is a Regional Storyteller Scholarship recipient for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and is focusing her scholarship on the topic of how autistic adults go about daily life in Australia through writing, audio and photojournalism. She is also a freelance writer, photographer and visual artist with a small art business called Spoonfuls of Whimsy.Further researchRead the article Autism, Eating Disorders and Me over at the Butterfly Foundation Amaze website and free national autism helpline 1300 308 699Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA) is an advocacy organisation that supports neurodivergent Australians affected by eating disorders.Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) offers an ARFID support group. More information can be found here.  Peace (Pathways for Eating Disorders and Autism developed from Clinical Experience) website has a great deal of information and resources for people with autism and eating disorders and their carers and clinicians.  How to approach someone you’re concerned aboutIt’s normal to feel scared, confused, frustrated or upset when someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder. But intervening early can have a stark difference on an eating disorder’s severity and duration.If you’re not sure where to start, download the Eating Disorder Alliance’s factsheet, Early Intervention for Eating Disorders: Conversation Starters. Support the show

On this episode we discuss positivity and negativity within the context of autism. How we see ourselves, how others see us, how we view the world and what we can do to change the prevailing negative view of being autistic. The hits also just keep coming. Bianca finally gets her way and has her own song on what is now an official segment - Compliments from Dan.We get miffed about celebrities using ADHD to excuse bad behaviour and look at ways to change the perception that autism is a bad thing. And of course, we have another hilarious Autistic Moment as well as a secret hidden track at the end so keep listening.We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion.Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.comInstagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

This is part 2 of our special on sensory issues.  We have our very first guest, Julie Baker who is the Director at Sensory Matters and Sensory Friendly Clothing. Julie is also an Occupational Therapist and brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the podcast. Bianca and Dan also get to test out some of the products and once again Dan embarrasses himself, this time with an inappropriate description for his sensory issue. We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion.Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.comInstagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

In part one of our special on sensory issues Bianca and Dan discuss their vast array of sensory quirks and we also get to hear from Bianca's two daughters. Dan reveals an incredibly embarrassing incident in the segment Autistic Moments. Then on the next episode we have part two in which we have our very first guest, Julie Baker of Sensory Matters and Sensory Friendly Clothing.Support the show

In this our third episode our well dressed selves discuss what life is like for autistics in the workplace and offer some ideas particular in the arena of interviews. Join Dan in his total confusion regarding how Bianca gets a workmates attention. We have two brand new segments this time - Autistic Moments and Father Dan's Affetuoso.  We talk about not wanting to be touched post Covid and Dan is completely making up the stealing stuff.We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion.Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.comInstagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

So you got your diagnosis or you have finally self diagnosed, either way there are consequences both positive and otherwise. In this episode we talk about our experiences post diagnosis.  Along the way we discuss whether you should openly acknowledge your autism during a job interview,  who should try medication and offer some book recommendations... even ones we have never read.We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion. Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.comInstagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comReferencesThe Hidden Diffability by Lyndel KennedyGrowing into Autism article - Professor Sandra Thom-Jones who can also be found at Autistic ProfessorEm Rusciano at National Press ClubLate To The Party respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we record on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.Support the show

In this our inaugural episode we introduce ourselves and tell a little of our story into how we became aware of our Autism.  And never fear, the sound improves in subsequent episodes. While Dan has been formally diagnosed Bianca is self diagnosed. We also delve into our childhood experiences and how it feels to look back with new insights. And finally, should Dan dole out the cash for another smile from co-host Bianca.We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion.Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.comInstagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comLate To The Party respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we record on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.Support the show