The Other Autism

Kristen Hovet

The Other Autism explores late-diagnosed autism and the latest in autism research, and works to dispel myths and stereotypes about autism and autistic people. Episodes cover leading topics in the neurodiversity space and feature interviews with late-diagnosed autistic folks and autistic professionals. Theme music: "Everything Feels New" by Evgeny Bardyuzha. All episodes are written and edited by Kristen Hovet. Contact: [email protected]

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Adult Autism and My Diagnosis Story

The Other Autism

09/06/22 • 28 min

What are some traits that autistic adults might experience, especially those with late-diagnosed autism? And what does the female autism phenotype have to do with all of this?
Topics discussed also include:

Some of my own autistic traits, starting from infancy till now
The impetus for seeking an adult autism diagnosis
Looking for a psychologist for adult autism diagnosis

If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
"The Female Autism Phenotype and Camouflaging: A Narrative Review" by Hull et al.
"The Experiences of Late-Diagnosed Women With Autism Spectrum Conditions: An Investigation of the Female Autism Phenotype" by Bargiela et al.
Episode intro music: "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (no changes or modifications were made)
Episode outro music: "Golden Hour" by Broke For Free (no changes or modifications were made)

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
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Theme music: "Everything Feels New" by Evgeny Bardyuzha.
All episodes written and produced by Kristen Hovet.
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The views, opinions, and experiences shared by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or production team. The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical or professional advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions related to your health, fitness, or wellness.

EP34: Did Trauma Cause My Autism?

The Other Autism

04/22/24 • 26 min

Are my traits or symptoms related to autism? Or are they caused by trauma? This is one of the top questions asked by individuals going through the process of identifying their neurodivergent identity in adulthood.
Join me as we explore how autistic and trauma traits intertwine and differ, with a focus on familial mental health challenges and their impacts.
Get clarity on trauma, autism, and PTSD with insights from researchers and therapists working in the field. Gain a deeper understanding of attachment disorders like reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) in children.
Watch this episode on YouTube.
If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
"Autism and Attachment Disorders — How Do We Tell the Difference?" by Claire Davidson et al.
"Parental Psychiatric Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Elina Jokiranta et al.
"The Long-Term Impact of Parental Mental Health on Children’s Distress Trajectories in Adulthood" by Christina Kamis
"Exploring Potential Sources of Childhood Trauma: A Qualitative Study With Autistic Adults and Caregivers" by Connor M. Kerns et al.
"Autism and Reactive Attachment/Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorders: Co-occurrence and Differentiation" by Susan Dickerson Mayes et al.
"Genetic Overlap Among Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders" by Yoshiro Morimoto et al.
"PTSD and Autism" by Megan Anna Neff
"Family History of Mental and Neurological Disorders and

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The Intimate Link Between ADHD and Autism

The Other Autism

03/12/23 • 25 min

You've probably heard about the rising rates of both autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. Is there any truth to all the talk about an overlap between the two? You can probably tell by the title that, yes, there is!
Topics discussed also include:

The three presentations or subtypes of ADHD
Differences between ADHD in kids versus ADHD in adults
Some of the main differences and similarities between "ADHDers" and autistic folks
Why some experts think that ADHD is a form of autism

If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
"Heritability of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults" by Isabell Brikell et al.
"Overlap Between Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Searching for Distinctive/Common Clinical Features" by Francesco Craig et al.
"The Impact of the Comorbidity of ASD and ADHD on Social Impairment" by Christina Harkins et al.
"Co-occurrence of ASD and ADHD Traits in an Adult Population" by Maria Panagiotidi et al.
"Trait-Based Dimensions Discriminating Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Co-occurring ADHD/ASD" by Artemios Pehlivanidis et al.
Episode intro and outro music: "Sigma" by Crystal Shards

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Why Are Autistic People More Likely to Be Non-Monogamous?

The Other Autism

07/07/23 • 31 min

Let's delve into an under-discussed topic — the intersection of autism and non-monogamy. I talk about the differences between polyamory and open relationships, and challenge the stereotype that autistic individuals are incapable of or uninterested in sexual relationships. Drawing from research and personal experiences, I discuss why autistic individuals are more inclined towards non-monogamous relationships.
If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
"Neurodiversity and Relationship Variation: Why Some With Autism or ADHD Are Drawn to Consensual Nonmonogamy and/or BDSM" by Elisabeth A. Sheff
"Polyamory vs. an Open Relationship: What's the Difference?" by Emma Singer
"An Exploration of Why Autistic Adults Are Practicing Consensual Non-Monogamy" by Janet Walsh and Mark Stokes
"I'm Autistic and Polyamorous. Here's Why It Works for Me" by Leanne Yau
The Letters of Abelard and Heloise translated by Betty Radice
Episode outro music: "Go to Hell" by Mindme

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Midlife Trauma Leading to Autism Diagnosis With Cat

The Other Autism

05/09/23 • 62 min

Cat is an Australia-based, late-identified autistic individual who suddenly lost the ability to mask following the death of her baby.
Kristen and Cat discuss being autistic while undergoing fertility treatments, trauma in midlife, out-of-order loss and bereavement, polyvagal theory, the ways life crises often precede late identification of autism, and more.
Correction: Cat said "microwave" when she meant to say "oven", in reference to her grandmother.
If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady
"Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)" —Cleveland Clinic
The Book of Woe: The DSM and the Unmaking of Psychiatry by Gary Greenberg
"In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)" —Mayo Clinic
"The Polyvagal Theory: New Insights Into Adaptive Reactions of the Autonomic Nervous System" by Stephen W. Porges
Episode intro and outro music: "Adamant" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen, Anna Dager, and Hanna Ekström

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

EP32: Zoe Alexandra Glass, Diagnosed As Autistic at 38

The Other Autism

02/20/24 • 64 min

Today, I'm speaking with Zoe Alexandra Glass, a Jiu Jitsu instructor and artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Zoe went from listening to The Other Autism while working in a warehouse to being a guest on the show almost a year after her own diagnosis. She shares the story of receiving her autism diagnosis after nearly losing her home and having considerable mental health challenges during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zoe also discusses her stance on going undiagnosed for nearly four decades, the types of pragmatic successes she's experiencing in occupational therapy, and the disability assistance and tax credits that are available to autistic folks (with a focus on those in British Columbia and Canada).
Together, we talk about the overlap of autism and eating disorders, the problems with traditional sitting meditation for some autistics, and much more!
Watch this episode on YouTube.
Check out Zoe's TikTok, Substack, and YouTube channel.
And links mentioned in this episode:
Disability Assistance (for British Columbians)
Disability Tax Credit (DTC) (for Canadians)
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) (for Canadians)
Episode outro music: "Unravel (instrumental)" by Zorro, Ooyy

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Autism's Co-occurring Conditions

The Other Autism

01/13/23 • 29 min

I discuss the physical and mental health conditions that often exist alongside autism.
Topics discussed also include:

The overlap between autism and ADHD
The overlap between autism and being trans
The reasons why it's important to discuss co-occurring conditions and autism
Co-occurring conditions in autistic children

If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
"Umbrella Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on Comorbid Physical Conditions in People With Autism Spectrum Disorder" by Rydzewska et al.
"Prevalence of Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders Among People With Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses" by Hossain et al.
"Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD: Overlapping Phenomenology, Diagnostic Issues, and Treatment Considerations" by Antshel and Russo
"Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Amongst Individuals With Gender Dysphoria: A Systematic Review" by Thrower et al.
"Autism Medical Comorbidities" by Al-Beltagi
Episode intro and outro music: "Autumn Leaves" by Maarten Schellekens (no changes or modifications were made)

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

What Can Occupational Therapy Do for Autistic Adults? An Interview With Courtney Benner

The Other Autism

07/27/23 • 44 min

Courtney Benner, a neurodivergent occupational therapist based in Utah, shares how occupational therapy can help autistic adults. She also talks about her neurodivergent identities and the ways these help her relate to her clients.
Courtney shares the lead-up to her diagnoses and how much of an impact they had on her life. Additionally, she shares some very interesting statistics about autistic sleep patterns, explains the zones of regulation and how these can be used or adapted for adults with alexithymia, talks about the hurdles to becoming an autism assessor, and more.
If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
Check out "10 Surprising Ways OT Can Help Adults With Autism and ADHD" by Courtney Benner
"Take the ACE [Adverse Childhood Experiences] Quiz" via NPR
Episode outro music: "Stream This" by Smartface

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Life After Late Autism Diagnosis With Melissa Elaine

The Other Autism

07/16/23 • 52 min

Melissa Elaine, a music industry professional in California, shares the lead-up to getting an autism diagnosis just this past January and what life has been like ever since.
Melissa shares how past therapists chalked up her challenges to trauma and C-PTSD, dismissing her and her family's well-informed suspicions that she may be autistic. She also shares her experiences of going nonverbal, her main autistic attributes as a child, and what aspects of life have changed since her late-autism assessment and identification.
Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn.
If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
"Females and Autism/Aspergers: A Checklist" by Samantha Craft
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price
So You Think You're Autistic: A Workbook for the Confused Person Who's Trying to Figure Things Out by Samantha Stein
Episode outro music: "Hidden Lines" by Ooyy

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

EP36: Autistic Empathy and the Double Empathy Problem

The Other Autism

08/01/24 • 43 min

Many think that autistic people lack empathy, but do they? Even if you think you know the answer, you'll find new content about empathy and relating to others in this episode.
Join me as I explore empathy in the context of autism research and the origins of the autistic empathy deficit idea. In this episode, I cover the double empathy problem with help from a friend. How does the double empathy problem explain misunderstandings and communication breakdowns between autistic individuals and neurotypicals?
I also talk about how I personally think of empathy (and how my notions of empathy are surprisingly close to the very first usage of the word!).
Watch this episode on YouTube.
If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
"A Reflective Guide on the Meaning of Empathy in Autism Research" by Caroline Bollen
"Autism and Empathy: What Are the Real Links?" by Sue Fletcher-Watson and Geoffrey Bird
"Autism in an Age of Empathy: A Cautionary Critique" by Patrick McDonagh (chapter in Worlds of Autism edited by Joyce Davidson and Michael Orsini)
"On the Ontological Status of Autism: The 'Double Empathy Problem'" by Damian Milton
"The 'Double Empathy Problem': Ten Years On" by Damian Milton et al.
"Object Personification in Autism: This Paper Will Be Very Sad if You Don't Read it" by Rebekah White and Anna Remington
"A Dual Route Model of Empathy: A Neurobiological Perspective" by Chi-Lin Yu and Tai-Li Chou

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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How many episodes does The Other Autism have?

The Other Autism currently has 45 episodes available.

What topics does The Other Autism cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Neurodiversity and Autism.

What is the most popular episode on The Other Autism?

The episode title 'What to Consider When Seeking Adult Autism Assessment' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Other Autism?

The average episode length on The Other Autism is 37 minutes.

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Episodes of The Other Autism are typically released every 13 days, 15 hours.

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The first episode of The Other Autism was released on Aug 10, 2022.

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