
Candid conversations between autistic off-hour professionals! Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond, Maja Toudal, and Bruce Petherick. It is centered around topics relevant to autism and the lives of autistic people. We are autistic professionals with a passion for broadening and advancing accessibility for autistic people and understanding of autism and neuro... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Bruce and Kara talk about some significant life changes, managing those changes, and more! This explains our long absence. and maybe a thing or two about imposter syndrome and overextending ourselves.
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In this episode, Kara, Bruce, and Maja talk to Prof. Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett about each of their journeys with late diagnosis, the role of autistic friendships in self-acceptance, and the impact of discovery on clinical practice (and vi... more
Ep. 56 - Change, Conjunctions, and ComplexitiesBruce, Kara, and Maja catch up after a long absence, and discuss changes to societal understandings of autism, the epistemic injustice of whose voices matter in attributing meaning to autistic lives, pro... more
Ep. 55 - Choice, Cats, and Canon with Your AT&T TeamBruce and Kara have a late-night chat about autonomy vs. independence, autistic-related literature (and what is missing!), and many other thoughts. We briefly have a third guest co-host who does lit... more
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I first came to listen to Autistic Tidbits and Tangents for the episode with Tony Attwood, but found Kara and Maja’s voices so comforting and joyful I started to listen to more episodes. The pace and flow of their and Bruce’s conversations hits a sweet spot to prompt curiosity and encourage ponderous reflection.
I’m not diagnosed Autistic, though I have traits. With recognised ADHD, I feel in good company with the tangents and meandering topics. I’ve recommended this podcast to a dear friend an... more
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Thoughtful, research-informed conversations centered on autism, neurodiversity, and lived experience. Episodes frequently explore how medical, educational, and social systems intersect with autistic lives, highlighting participatory research, advocacy, and inclusive practices. Notable moments include critiques of traditional diagnostic frameworks, discussions of autonomy and independent living, and featuring autistic professionals, researchers, and advocates who bring a mix of lived experience and scholarly insight. This show often blends personal stories with critical analyses, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking nuanced perspectives on education, healthcare, and community leadership in the autistic community.
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Autistic Tidbits & Tangents launched 4 years ago and published 70 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Autistic Tidbits & Tangents include:
1. Michelle Garnett
2. Tony Attwood
3. Mary Doherty
4. Magda Mostafa
5. Dr. Paula Holmes-Rodman
6. Mishel Alexandrovsky
7. Mitch Kosterman
8. Ryan Perez
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