3. Sex and relationships

Explicit content warning

12/07/22 • 42 min

Sex and relationship coach Ness Cooper - herself autistic - talks about sex education for autistic adolescents and how parents can broach the topic with young people. She also dispels the myths around sex and autistic people in her discussion with our Family Development Kerrie Highcock.

Music: Aukestra

Editing: Niall Hegarty

Music: Aukestra

Editing: Niall Hegarty

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2, How do I know my child is masking?

Every child and young person is different, but it is possible to spot the signs of autistic masking. Our guests say families should trust their instincts and be prepared to advocate for their child if professionals do not recognise their masking. They also discuss autistic burnout and stereotypes around masking.

Guests: Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate), Dr Amy Pearson, Jodie Smitten

Website: https://www.ne-as.org.uk/podcast

Email: [email protected]

Music: Aukestra

Editor: Niall Hegarty

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4. What Christmas means to me

This Christmas we're focusing on what the festive season means to autistic people and their families, and how to make the big day more inclusive. So, welcome to a Christmas takeover by pupils and teachers at our Mackenzie Thorpe Centre school in South Bank, Middlesbrough, as they explain what Christmas means to them .. from sinister Santa to stress-free nativity shows.

Music: Aukestra