We have a brand-new episode of ‘Autism: In conversation with auticon’ to share with you. Hosted by Carrie Grant, our latest episode is all about autistic talent – what that means, what that looks like, how we celebrate it, and how we nurture it. Carrie is joined by a fantastic panel, including: Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip, Pollen Projects and The Hidden 20%, Dancer & TV Personality Tom Malone Jnr, and Steve Hill, Chief Commercial Officer for UK & Ireland at auticon....
Sep 10, 2024•49 min
Did you know that June 18th marks Autistic Pride Day? We thought, what better way to celebrate than to release a ‘best of’ podcast episode, featuring a selection of guests from the last five series of ‘Autism: In conversation with auticon’. We hear from an incredible lineup about a wealth of subjects including: what being autistic means to them their stories of diagnosis the strengths autistic people bring to the workplace how to make the working world better to enable neurodivergent people to t...
Jun 18, 2024•37 min•Ep. 32
There is often lots of learning (and unlearning) to be done when it comes to understanding neurodivergent conditions. For instance, many of the standard parenting guidelines simply don’t apply to neurodivergent children, meaning parents often have to find their own unique ways of doing things. This can mean re-writing the rulebook to find an approach that works for each individual child and family. Having the courage to take a personalised approach, even if it means going against expectations, c...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 31
This Autism Acceptance Month, auticon is talking about the need to better educate people about autism and neurodivergence. It is thought that 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent but with the number of people receiving a diagnosis of ADHD skyrocketing, and autism assessment services seeing unprecedented figures, it is thought that the figure of 15-20% of the global population is probably conservative. If we are ever going to pave the way for our neurodivergent community to thrive, education is at th...
Apr 18, 2024•44 min•Ep. 30
One of the things we are really passionate about is shining a light on best practices, hopefully giving inspiration to others who might want to do more to make the workplace a more inclusive place for neurodivergent people. Sometimes when people from the neurodivergent community request accommodations to be made they can be met with a rejection because ‘if an exception is made for one person, it can open up the floodgates to other people requesting the same thing’. But, is that such a bad thing?...
Mar 11, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 29
One of the things we are really passionate about is shining a light on best practices, hopefully giving inspiration to others who might want to do more to make the workplace a more inclusive place for neurodivergent people. Sometimes when people from the neurodivergent community request accommodations to be made they can be met with a rejection because ‘if an exception is made for one person, it can open up the floodgates to other people requesting the same thing’. But, is that such a bad thing?...
Mar 11, 2024•57 min•Ep. 29
It’s Valentine’s Day, which got us thinking about relationships – whether that be romantic relationships, friendships, working relationships, and beyond. So what better theme to start series 5 than that very subject? We really hope you enjoy the first episode: ‘Autism and relationships’. For anyone new to the podcast, each episode aims to help raise a greater understanding and appreciation of neurodiversity, through fascinating conversations with fantastic guests. Throughout the episodes, we tal...
Feb 13, 2024•58 min•Ep. 28
In this episode the auticon team had the opportunity to 'turn the tables' and interview the host of our podcast series, Carrie Grant MBE. Carrie - mother to four neurodivergent children and long-time advocate for autistic and neurodivergent people, tells auticon exclusively how she has been diagnosed as autistic (in January 2023). The award-winning broadcaster, vocal coach, leadership coach tells us about how her diagnosis has lead her to reflect upon her childhood, career, the meaning of the wo...
Sep 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 27
Research shows that due to the unequal structures in our society, those who have a diagnosis of autism plus additional intersections, such as gender identity, sexuality, race etc., face multiple barriers. This episode aims to explore what we mean by intersectionality, why it is particularly relevant to the autistic community and hear about people’s lived experiences. Our Guests in This Episode: Nadia Dillion – Tech specialist and social media influencer @BlackAutisticGirl Luke Seraphin – Head of...
Jul 14, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 7
A diagnosis of autism can often go hand in hand with a plethora of superb skills, such as pattern recognition and attention to detail. However, sadly, the employment figures for autistic people are depressingly low, with only around 1 in 5 in employment. The purpose of this episode, therefore, is to shine a light on the incredible abilities of those with an autism diagnosis. Our Guests in This Episode: Stephanie De Kramer – IT specialist, former auticon consultant and semi-pro wrestler Bridget Y...
Jun 16, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 6
The number of people diagnosed with autism has increased significantly since the 1990s. This episode looks at what the diagnostic process involves, along with signposting for people who may be looking for more information as they take their next steps towards getting a diagnosis. We’ll also talk about what the implications are for autistic people within the workplace. Our Guests in This Episode: Louise Chandler- Student and social media influencer aka 'Autistic Lou' Russ Botting – Lead Job Coach...
Jun 05, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Autistic people can often thrive when the right supports are put in place, but it can be extremely difficult to navigate a variety of systems to obtain the help required. For instance, sourcing additional support within the school environment, or into the wider work environment. This episode looks to discuss some of the resources that are available, as well as provide hints and tips around how to access these, along with helpful signposting regarding where else to seek help. Our Guests in This E...
May 15, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Research by auticon reveals that many autistic people in employment choose not to disclose their diagnosis in the workplace. In this episode we look to explore some of the reasons for this, as well as discuss some of the implications that come alongside a working environment in which people do not feel they can be their authentic selves. Our Guests in This Episode: Phillip Scott - Responsible Business Manager at Deloitte Malcolm Chambers - IT consultant at auticon Callum Howes - Writer and conte...
Apr 28, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Many autistic people go through their whole school career without a diagnosis at all. For those who do receive a diagnosis during this time, it can be hard to then obtain additional support that would enable them to thrive. However, in many cases, the support that is available once in adulthood can drop off a cliff. In this episode we look to explore how far things have come and what more can be done in the future to tackle this issue and, ultimately, improve the astonishingly low levels of empl...
Apr 14, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 7
There is a common saying amongst the autism community that ‘if you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person’. This episode is designed to interrogate this in more detail and hear from people’s lived experience of autism. This can be particularly useful to understand from the perspective of providing personalised supports in the workplace. Our Guests in This Episode: Charlotte Bergslien – Content creator, writer and speaker aka @TheSpectrumGirl Steve Hill – Commercial Director a...
Mar 31, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 1
With several high-profile women speaking out in the media about their diagnosis of autism in the last few months, it has become increasingly clear that more conversations need to be had about what it means to be an autistic woman. From the way autism presents in women compared with men, to the diagnosis process, through to how autism affects women in their daily lives, there are a great many issues that should be discussed to help pave the way for improvements in the future. Our Guests in This E...
Mar 08, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Like many aspects of autism, the benefits of having autistic people in leadership roles is not one that is readily talked about. Yet there are a number of autistic senior leaders who have carved out highly successful and inspirational careers. This episode looks to debunk the myth that autistic people can’t have fulfilling and high-level careers, as well as provide useful insight into how the guests have reached their career goals. Our Guests in This Episode: · Carly Jones, MBE – British Autism ...
Feb 17, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Some of the biggest challenges for autistic people in the workplace can be easily overcome with additional support, specifically in the form or a mentor or dedicated contact who is there to advocate for them. This episode is dedicated to celebrating great examples of this and provide advice/ inspiration for those looking to make their workplace more inclusive and accessible for neurodivergent talent. Our Guests in This Episode: · John Bowden – Manager and mentor of Willard Wigan · Lee Hutchison ...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 4
Research shows that people with a diagnosis of autism are at an increased risk of some mental health conditions. This means that especially in the workplace, attention needs to be paid to ensure employees do not become overloaded, or suffer from burnout. This episode will shed light on what individuals and employers can do to avoid burnout amongst autistic employees. Our Guests in This Episode: · Helen Ellis - Project Officer, Autistic Employee Experience at The National Autistic Society · Lee H...
Jan 13, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In business it’s vital to accept that you won’t always know the answers. One of the joys of building businesses and identifying ways to make them successful, is being open to new ideas and insight. It’s also important to accept there will always be things you don’t know and that there is no shame in asking for help from people who know more than you. Business success and creativity depend on it. In this very special episode, Carrie chats with Holly Branson about celebrating the importance of div...
Dec 16, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 2
At auticon, we believe passionately in the benefits of diversity of thought. By using real life examples, we want to shine a light on the value that autistic people can bring when it comes to fresh perspectives and especially what that means for innovation. Our Guests in This Episode: Shelley Ferris Smith - Regional Lead DEIB EMEA at Zurich Insurance Group G Sabini Roberts - LGBTQIA+ Trainer, Activist & Entrepreneur Kurt Schöffer - Global CEO of auticon Willard Wigan, MBE - Micro-sculptor...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Often the unique perspective that a diagnosis of autism brings can be intrinsically linked to creativity. However, being autistic and having a career in a creative industry is not something that is commonly talked about. This episode looks to explore why being autistic can lend itself so well to a creative profession, as well as advice from others who have successfully secured creative roles. Our Guests in This Episode: Anne Hegerty - English quizzer and television personality. Since 2010, she h...
Oct 31, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode, Carrie has a chat with the celebrated, best-selling author and outspoken comic writer, Kathy Lette. Kathy has an inimitable take on serious current issues and she Carrie in a special 1-1 episode, where they share experiences of parenting autistic children. Parenting a child who is autistic can take families on an unexpected journey, from receiving a diagnosis, to adapting parenting styles accordingly, to acting as your child’s advocate to get the support they need. These standal...
Oct 24, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Parenting a child who is autistic can take families on an unexpected journey, from receiving a diagnosis, to adapting parenting styles accordingly, to acting as your child’s advocate to get the support they need. These standalone episodes look to focus on stories of individual parents who have raised autistic children, giving a voice to their experiences.
Sep 22, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Lots of organisations are aware of the benefits of employing a diverse workforce. When it comes to accessing autistic talent, making reasonable accomodations can be key to creating a working environment that is conducive to maximising their abilities. This episode aims to help listeners understand what is meant by reasonable accomodations in the workplace and the impact they can have. Our Guests in This Episode: Clementina Galli-Zugaro – Senior Job coach at auticon Connor Ward – autistic speaker...
Sep 06, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Having one of more family members with a diagnosis of autism can be formative for everyone, affecting each family member in different ways. This episode aims to hear the lived experiences of our guests and how having autistic sibling has shaped their lives. Our Guests in This Episode: Olive Gray - an English actor known for portraying Miranda Keys i n Halo , the Paramount+ show adapted from the hit video game series and Mia Stone, in the children's television series Half Moon Investigations. Rac...
Aug 22, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Being a parent of an autistic child is often commonly talked about, but being a parent who is autistic is less commonly discussed. This episode aims to shed light on the realities of parenting when you have a diagnosis of autism and offer signposting to support for those who may also find themselves in the same position. Our Guests in This Episode: · Chris Lever - a parent and IT consultant for auticon · G Sabini Roberts - LGBTQ+ Trainer, Activist & Entrepreneur who is a parent to four child...
Aug 05, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We are seeing an increasing number of instances of a diagnosis of autism coming later on in life. This episode aims to hear from those who have had direct experience of this and explore what can be done about this in the future.
Jul 25, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In recognition of World Autism Acceptance Week, this show celebrates all things neurodiverse, with a strong emphasis on why bringing autistic talent into the workplace is good for business. As ever, we have some great conversations about autism, discussing what it means to have a diagnosis of autism, from autism myth busting to the best things about being autistic, through to hopes for the future.
Mar 28, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode explores why traditional recruitment processes are not fit for purpose when it comes to engaging neurodiverse talent and what can be done to overcome some of the more common challenges.
Mar 11, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
