Advocate to Autistic

Advocate to Autistic

A podcast looking at the world as an autistic person and as an advocate. Host Rich thought that autism was introduced into his life when his son was born and went through the process of understanding autism as an advocate. As his son got older, he began asking questions of his own self and was diagnosed late as an adult. Now, he wants to talk about the change from advocate to autistic person and also speak to the many people as autistic people, or advocates for autistic people and share positivity of autism to the world.

  1. 11/04/2023

    Nath Trevett from Autism's Got Talent

    In this weeks episode, we will be continuing our Autism's Got Talent specials with an interview with another one of the performers, Nath Trevett. Nath wrote and performed his own song, Un Fel Chi (One Like You), and we discussed this, his performance at Autism's Got Talent and his autism advocacy work. The song Un Fel Chi, is at the end of the episode, if you want to follow the song in English, the lyrics follow. We are also delighted to remind you that auditions are now open for Autism's Got Talent 2024 and you can find out how to audition here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.annakennedyonline.com/our-events/autisms-got-talent/⁠⁠⁠ Un Fel Chi I try my best to fit but I'm never good enough. You judge music by looks, you exploit a thing that way. There's a horizon in every corner but everyone chooses one. It's all the same old story, just a completely different picture. I have no wings nor the ability to fly. I'm not agile but I'm still standing up. Looks and ability: this is a complete difference. Why has everyone painted the whole world black and white?Chorus I've stood for innocence I've stood for the truth and I still can't believe that it takes a long time. What is it exactly that's stopping you from letting me join in the fun? I do things differently but I'm still one, still one like you. You're busy with your entertainment. You do nothing but keep score. No one drives controls here. Only you are your jury. Too much dependence and your assumptions narrow you down. Will you ever learn to understand the much wider picture? Middle 8Look around. Now look to me. Guest information: You can find Nath on Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/nath-trevett If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismsgottalent #autism #showcase #singer #songwriter #unfelchi #nathtrevett #show #London #MermaidTheatre #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts

    Nath Trevett from Autism's Got Talent
  2. 10/28/2023

    Kian Butler from Autism's Got Talent

    In this weeks episode, we will be continuing our Autism's Got Talent specials with an interview with one of the performers, Kian Butler. Kian sang All of Me by John Legend and we discuss with him about the day at Autism's Got Talent, his plans for more people to hear his voice on Britain's Got Talent and his love of drag, Madonna and Lady Gaga! We are also delighted to remind you that auditions are now open for Autism's Got Talent 2024 and you can find out how to audition here: ⁠⁠https://www.annakennedyonline.com/our-events/autisms-got-talent/⁠⁠ Guest information: You can find Kian on social media here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianbutlerofficial/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUWg_DKOY3NUI6kC7m9RPRA?app=desktop If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismsgottalent #autism #showcase #singers #kianbutlerofficial #show #London #MermaidTheatre #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts #draguk #dragrace

    Kian Butler from Autism's Got Talent
  3. 10/21/2023

    Autism's Got Talent Special!

    In this weeks episode, we are back from a month off and talking about the fantastic autism event we attended on Saturday. We were at the Mermaid Theatre in London for Autism's Got Talent 2023 and we were blown away by the talent we saw on stage. AnnaKennedyOnline, have been hosting Autism's Got Talent for 12 years and this year we went along to support. Acts from all over the world performed their talents and we will be speaking to some of them and their families over the next few weeks. We are also delighted to announce that auditions are now open for Autism's Got Talent 2024 and you can find out how to audition here: https://www.annakennedyonline.com/our-events/autisms-got-talent/ If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismsgottalent #autism #showcase #singers #dancers #show #London #MermaidTheatre #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #aspergers #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts

    Autism's Got Talent Special!
  4. 09/16/2023

    Episode 12: Autism and Friendship

    In this weeks episode, Rich talks growing up as an undiagnosed autistic child/adult and what it was like growing up making friends, masking to fit in and how he had to consider his own authenticity in later life to decide whether to keep having the same friendship behaviours and barriers or whether it was time to show his friends his authentic self. Both masking and his authentic self have been challenging to make friends in the past, but his diagnosis has helped him understand and work with this. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/⁠⁠⁠ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/⁠⁠⁠ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Our show is sponsored by Reef Plumbing & Maintenance, find them on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reef.plumbingandmaintenance/⁠⁠⁠ #autismandfriends #makingfriendsonthespectrum #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #aspergers #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts

  5. 09/09/2023

    Episode 11: Focus or Hyperfocus...

    In this weeks episode, Rich talks about focus or hyper focus. Since he was young, Rich has been able to spend hours upon hours researching, reading and creating a million spreadsheets to document his interests and beyond. Today, Rich is telling how this has been in his life and how it affects his diet, his hobbies and interests and even how he plans his Christmas. Do you have a focus or hyper focus on any subjects or what you can fixate on for a while? If this sounds familiar, listen to this episode or even get in touch and discuss your focus/hyperfocus. We'd love to hear from you. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. If You Missed Last Week's Show You can find last weeks episode with Mrs_Jules_life here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KxIg1PX1jSHBVCk33iDEO?si=wKqEPSJXRqWHpUxBpy3daQ Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/⁠⁠ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/⁠⁠ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Our show is sponsored by Reef Plumbing & Maintenance, find them on Instagram here: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reef.plumbingandmaintenance/⁠⁠ #hyperfocus #focus #hobbiesandinterests #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #aspergers #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts #adhd

  6. 09/02/2023

    Episode 10: ALN Reform, Homeschooling and Education with Mrs_Jewels_Life

    In this weeks episode, Rich is joined by Instagram autism campaigner, Julie or Mrs_Jewels_Life. Julie talks to us about how she is homeschooling her autistic children after a very difficult time in the education system and how she continues to strive to get them the support they need. Julie also discusses the upcoming ALN Reform peaceful protest in Cardiff, Wales in October and how she is currently seeking her own autism diagnosis as an adult. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. If You Missed Last Week's Show You can find last weeks episode with Inside the Asperger's Studio host Reid Miles here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PV2PUFScKmCJG5QlZ0S9r?si=R0WzpnSiSeyJzqul-A-8zg If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Guests information: Julie or Mrs_Jewels_Life on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_jewels_life/ Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/⁠ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/⁠ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Our show is sponsored by Reef Plumbing & Maintenance, find them on Instagram here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reef.plumbingandmaintenance/⁠ #alnreform #alnreformwales #mrsjewelslife #homeschooling #additionalneeds #learning #schools #educaton #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #aspergers #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts

  7. 08/26/2023

    Epsiode 9: Our First Guest!! Reid Miles from Inside the Asperger's Studio

    In this weeks episode, Rich is joined by autistic podcaster, Reid Miles. Reid is the host of the US podcast, Inside the Asperger's Studio and was the first person to reach out to Rich to support the new series of podcasts, Advocate to Autistic. You can find Rich's appearance on Reid's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fksNJNX1KMDZrYKSKazSR?si=7df587632de54a1a. In this latest episode, Rich asks Reid about his autism, how he created a blog and the podcast and how the feelings about the thoughts around the use of the Asperger's name in recent years. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Guests information: Reid's show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L6imllzUtZpMj3Y2xk7DA?si=1bb77514d136435e Reid on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheaspergersstudio/ Reid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AspergersStudio Show information: To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Our show is sponsored by Reef Plumbing & Maintenance, find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/reef.plumbingandmaintenance/ #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic #aspergers #guests #beaguest #podcasters #podcasts #insidetheaspergersstudio #reedmiles

  8. 08/19/2023

    Episode 8: From Inside the Orange to Advocate to Autistic

    In this weeks episode, Rich discusses his journey from the podcast of Inside the Orange and how he has adapted to bring this new autism focused podcast, Advocate to Autistic. Rich talks about the charity walks that he has completed for the National Autistic Society and Anna Kennedy Online and how he plans to continue as a charity champion for Anna Kennedy Online and how he can bring both his podcasts to the audiences of the world. If this episode has made you want to contact the show, you can get in touch with the podcast via the links at the bottom of the show notes. No listener questions this week, but check out Rich's other podcast, Inside the Orange and see the amazing guests that he has had on his show: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DEt0nkMhUAsP9q5WcpUP9?si=6e2e47a82a7343f1 To get in touch with the podcast and share your stories, you can follow us and contact us at the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Advoc82Autistic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advoc82autistic/ Email: advoc82autistic@gmail.com Rich, can be contacted through his Inside the Orange page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange/ Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com #autismpodcasts #advocatetoautistic #autismadvocate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #newpodcast #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic #autistic #neurodivergent #autismdiagnosis #advocate #autistic

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A podcast looking at the world as an autistic person and as an advocate. Host Rich thought that autism was introduced into his life when his son was born and went through the process of understanding autism as an advocate. As his son got older, he began asking questions of his own self and was diagnosed late as an adult. Now, he wants to talk about the change from advocate to autistic person and also speak to the many people as autistic people, or advocates for autistic people and share positivity of autism to the world.