Best Autism Podcasts (2026)

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SLP 327: Seven Hidden Triggers Behind Challenging Behavior in Children with Autism 36:29

23h ago36:29

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Meltdown Triggers: Seven categories help identify what sets off dysregulation. ✅ Proactive Strategy: Identify triggers to prevent meltdowns before crisis happens. ✅ Hulk Metaphor: Dysregu…

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How One Mom Built Life-Changing Tools for Her Autistic Son 42:55

7d ago42:55

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Rachel Estes Leyk is a mother, businesswoman, coach, and advocate who delivers heartfelt and highly practical strategies for raising emotionally resilient, self-aware children. In this conversation, she opens up about a moment of crisis in her family that became the catalyst for her advocacy, which has led to helping others to do the same. Her upco…

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The 2025 Year in Review 24:08

7d ago24:08

24:08

This year was a VERY eventful year for autism. If you want to hear a highlight of the good news, the great science that was discovered and the ideas developed to help families with autism, listen to this podcast or read the summary here: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/2025-year-in-review/. In summary: more precise subtypes of autism have been …

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5 Aspergers Symptoms in Adults (Wow!) - No One Tells YOU 10:32

13d ago10:32

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In this episode, we break down 5 Aspergers symptoms in adults that no one tells you about. Many adults live for years feeling different without understanding why. These signs often hide in plain sight. We explain how Aspergers symptoms in adults show up beyond the stereotypes. This includes constant mental fatigue after social interaction, deep foc…

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Remembering Adam Kampff, neuroscience educator and researcher 6:33

13d ago6:33

6:33

Kampff's do-it-yourself approach inspired a generation of neuroscientists.

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5 Weird Autism Traits You Never Noticed (MIND-BLOWING) 7:53

14d ago7:53

7:53

In this episode, we unpack 5 weird autism traits you never noticed and why they are easy to miss. These traits are common in autistic adults, but they rarely match the stereotypes people expect. We explain how autism can show up in subtle ways. This includes delayed emotional reactions, strong internal thinking with little outward expression, comfo…

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'Unprecedented' dorsal root ganglion atlas captures 22 types of human sensory neurons 5:09

14d ago5:09

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The atlas also offers up molecular and cellular targets for new pain therapies.

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Undiagnosed for Years? Why Autism Looks Different in Women 7:04

15d ago7:04

7:04

In this episode, we talk about why so many women go undiagnosed for years and why autism looks different in women. Many autistic women grow up knowing they feel different but never getting clear answers. We explain how autism in women is often hidden behind masking. Many women learn to copy social behavior, stay quiet, and push through discomfort. …

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Not playing around: Why neuroscience needs toy models 6:29

15d ago6:29

6:29

Amid the rise of billion-parameter models, I argue that toy models, with just a few neurons, remain essential-and may be all neuroscience needs.

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Dr Weiiss Autism And The Controversial Treatments 25:47

16d ago25:47

25:47

In this episode, we talk about Dr Weiss, autism, and the controversial treatments that often create confusion, strong opinions, and mixed messages online. This is a calm, grounded discussion focused on clarity, not hype. We explain who Dr Weiss is and why some autism treatments linked to his name spark debate in the autism community. Many autistic …

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7 Signs of Asperger's in Adults YOU Need To Spot (FAST) 12:42

17d ago12:42

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In this episode, we break down 7 signs of Asperger’s in adults you need to spot fast. Many adults live for years without knowing they are autistic. The signs are there, but they often get missed or misread. We explain how Asperger’s in adults shows up in real life. This includes social confusion, masking, mental exhaustion, strong routines, sensory…

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Girls Are NOT Autistic!? (5 CRAZY Facts YOU Need to Know) 8:46

18d ago8:46

8:46

n this episode, we break down 5 facts you need to know about autism in women. Many of these facts surprise people because autism in women is often missed, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed. We explain why autistic women are diagnosed later in life, sometimes decades later. Masking plays a huge role. Many women learn early to copy social behavior, hide…

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Psychedelics research in rodents has a behavior problem 8:31

18d ago8:31

8:31

Simple behavioral assays-originally validated as drug-screening tools-fall short in studies that aim to unpack the psychedelic mechanism of action, so some behavioral neuroscientists are developing more nuanced tasks.

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5 Odd Things ONLY AUTISTIC People Do! 9:19

19d ago9:19

9:19

In this episode, we talk about 5 odd things only autistic people do and why they actually make sense once you understand the autistic brain. Many of these behaviors get misunderstood or judged, but they are normal parts of autistic life. We explain common autistic traits like repeating phrases, strong routines, intense focus on interests, sensory s…

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Tourette Syndrome Interview Autism Vs Tourettes 30:03

20d ago30:03

30:03

In this episode, we explore Tourette syndrome through an open interview and compare autism vs Tourette’s in a clear, grounded way. These two conditions are often confused. They can overlap, but they are not the same. We explain what Tourette syndrome actually is, including motor tics, vocal tics, and how symptoms change over time. We talk about how…

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New organoid atlas unveils four neurodevelopmental signatures 4:00

20d ago4:00

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The comprehensive resource details data on microcephaly, polymicrogyria, epilepsy and intellectual disability from 352 people.

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5 Anxiety Symptoms In Men YOU Should Spot It 5:06

21d ago5:06

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In this episode, we break down 5 anxiety symptoms in men you should spot early. Anxiety in men often looks different from what people expect. Many men hide it well. That delay can make symptoms worse over time. We explain how male anxiety symptoms show up in daily life. This includes irritability, constant tension, sleep problems, overthinking, and…

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AI-assisted coding: 10 simple rules to maintain scientific rigor 7:25

21d ago7:25

7:25

These guidelines can help researchers ensure the integrity of their work while accelerating progress on important scientific questions.

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5 Aspergers Symptoms in Adults - Aspergers Syndrome Explained 10:40

21d ago10:40

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In this episode, we break down 5 Aspergers symptoms in adults and explain how Asperger’s syndrome shows up in everyday life. This is a clear, practical conversation for autistic adults who want understanding, not labels. We talk about how adult Aspergers symptoms often look different from childhood traits. Many adults mask their autism for years. T…

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How basic neuroscience has paved the path to new drugs 7:49

22d ago7:49

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A growing list of medications-such as zuranolone for postpartum depression, suzetrigine for pain, and the gepants class of migraine medicines-exist because of insights from basic research.

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SLP 326: Guest Author Kate Swenson shares Choosing Joy Over Fear: One Family's Journey with Nonverbal Autism 36:08

23d ago36:08

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Forever Boy: celebrates positive aspects of nonverbal autism diagnosis. ✅ Cooper's Journey: severe autism, happy, social, communicative, thriving life. ✅ Strategy Selection: one strategy …

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The Immune Taboo 14:21

22d ago14:21

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The immune system is critically involved in autism. Of course, there are still a lot of questions to answer, particularly whether dysregulation of the immune system is the cause or a consequence of autism among others. But it is not studied enough. This week’s podcast includes new studies that examine the role of the immune system in autism, and ou…

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Waves of calcium activity dictate eye structure in flies 4:02

25d ago4:02

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Synchronized signals in non-neuronal retinal cells draw the tiny compartments of a fruit fly's compound eye into alignment during pupal development.

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What is the future of organoid and assembloid regulation? 7:52

27d ago7:52

7:52

Four experts weigh in on how to establish ethical guardrails for research on the 3D neuron clusters as these models become ever more complex.

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Episode 347: Skill Deficit vs. Capacity Limit with Kaelynn Partlow 16:00

28d ago16:00

16:00

In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, I’m joined by Kaelynn Partlow - autistic advocate, national speaker, and familiar face from the Netflix series Love on the Spectrum. Diagnosed with autism at age 10, Kaelynn has dedicated her career to meaningful inclusion through her work as an RBT with Project Hope and as the author of Life on the Bri…

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Exclusive: Springer Nature retracts, removes nearly 40 publications that trained neural networks on 'bonkers' dataset 6:15

29d ago6:15

6:15

The dataset contains images of children's faces downloaded from websites about autism, which sparked concerns at Springer Nature about consent and reliability.

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Seeing the world as animals do: How to leverage generative AI for ecological neuroscience 10:00

29d ago10:00

10:00

Generative artificial intelligence will offer a new way to see, simulate and hypothesize about how animals experience their worlds. In doing so, it could help bridge the long-standing gap between neural function and behavior.

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SLP 325: How to Navigate Difficult Conversations About Your Child's Diagnosis with Family and Friends - With Parent Anna Tullemans 37:55

30d ago37:55

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Relationship Closeness: How close you are determines how much detail needed. ✅ Child-Specific Information: Only share what's relevant to your specific child's diagnosis. ✅ Ongoing Convers…

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The Essential Autism Gift Guide (Must See) 8:06

30d ago8:06

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In this joyful and practical episode, we explore the ultimate Autism Gift Guide—perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just to show a little love and support. Whether you’re shopping for an autistic adult, teen, or child, this guide is packed with thoughtful, sensory-friendly, and supportive gift ideas that cater to neurodivergent needs and interests.…

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E 144: How Do I know If My Child Has Autism? 55:09

1M ago55:09

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In this episode, we kick off a new series of answering some questions that are asked most by parents according to Chat GPT. This episode talks about noticeable things that may prompt a parent to seek an autism diagnosis. We also talk about November highlights including Special Olympics Gymnastics State Competition, Turkey Hot-Rod Car Show, Thanksgi…

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Psilocybin rewires specific mouse cortical networks in lasting ways 5:41

1M ago5:41

5:41

Neuronal activity induced by the psychedelic drug strengthens inputs from sensory brain areas and weakens cortico-cortical recurrent loops.

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Beyond the algorithmic oracle: Rethinking machine learning in behavioral neuroscience 8:08

1M ago8:08

8:08

Machine learning should not be a replacement for human judgment but rather help us embrace the various assumptions and interpretations that shape behavioral research.

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This paper changed my life: Nancy Padilla-Coreano on learning the value of population coding 5:39

1M ago5:39

5:39

The 2013 Nature paper by Mattia Rigotti and his colleagues revealed how mixed selectivity neurons—cells that are not selectively tuned to a stimulus—play a key role in cognition.

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SLP 324: Understanding Interoception: Why Neurodiverse Children Need a Different Approach 45:42

1M ago45:42

45:42

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Toilet Timing: Use set routines, not signals from child. ✅ Interoception Issues: Neurodiverse kids don't feel bladder signals until late. ✅ Remove Nappies: No nappies during day; establis…

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The different flavors of early intervention 44:28

1M ago44:28

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You may have heard terms in early intervention like “NDBI” or “Early Start Denver Model” and wondered if there was a difference in efficacy behind all these flavors of toddler interventions. On this week’s podcast, we speak to Dr. Giacomo Vivanti from @DrexelAutism, who combined data from 4 of these interventions across 700 children to see if they …

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An Update About the Podcast 2:23

1M ago2:23

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We're taking a break, but we'll be back soon! Until then, find us and everything we're up to at www.neurodiverging.com.__________________________________________________________________________How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strate…

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Dismantling Ableism and Centering Autistic Voices 39:21

1M ago39:21

39:21

Jenny Palmiotto, founder of Love and Autism, joins us to share the inspiring journey behind the movement that’s redefining how we think about autism. Jenny explores what it truly means to create an autistic-affirming world—one where autistic voices are centered, support needs are seen as neutral, and ableism is actively dismantled. From challenging…

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Episode 346: Early Behavioral Indicators of Autism with Dr. Erin Michaud, SLP BCBA-D 28:04

1M ago28:04

28:04

In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, Sasha chats with Dr. Erin Michaud, a Speech-Language Pathologist and BCBA-D with over 20 years of experience supporting infants at high likelihood for autism. Dr. Michaud shares what she’s learning from the Early Markers of Autism Project, including the earliest behavioral indicators to look for and how…

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SLP 323: Understanding and Teaching AuDHD, PDA, ODD and RSD - Insights from Expert Laura Kerbey 41:46

1M ago41:46

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA Profile: Children with PDA are creative and amazing with support. ✅ Rejection Sensitivity: RSD affects ninety-eight percent of people with ADHD. ✅ PDA vs ODD: PDA is anxiety-based; OD…

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Episode 345: Responding to Spicy Social Media Comments 13:16

2M ago13:16

13:16

In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast, we’re turning up the heat! 🔥 I’m diving into four spicy social media comments and unpacking the tough conversations behind them. From the debate over the value of errorless learning, to the real-world challenges of handling aggression in the classroom, and the art of de-escalation strategies- nothing’s …

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SLP 322: Give the Gift of Understanding: Holiday Activities That Build Understanding of Neurodiversity 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Diversity Celebration: highlight cultural traditions through activities and foods. ✅ Fish Display: create classroom poster celebrating differences through symbols. ✅ Calendar Activities: …

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The importance of cognitive ability in autism traits, and how to measure it in those with IDD

2M ago

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Everyone knows cognitive ability is critical for understanding autism, however, how does it affect developmental trajectories of autism traits, and can it be accurately measured in those with severe intellectual disabilities? We discuss. Plus, more evidence that tylenol doees not cause autism. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41207796 https://www.aa…

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Noninvasive method lifts curtain on cerebrospinal-fluid dance in human brain 4:55

2M ago4:55

4:55

Cerebrospinal fluid shows brain-region-specific dynamics, a new high-resolution MRI approach reveals.

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Aging as adaptation: Learning the brain's recipe for resilience 5:44

2M ago5:44

5:44

Some age-related changes in the brain and in behavior are not solely the result of cognitive decline but rather part of a larger adaptive process.

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Perimenopause: An important-and understudied-transition for the brain 7:13

2M ago7:13

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Many well-known perimenopause symptoms arise in the brain, but we still know little about the specific mechanisms at play. More research—in both animals and humans—is essential.

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Without monkeys, neuroscience has no future 6:43

2M ago6:43

6:43

Research in primate brains has been essential for the development of brain-computer interfaces and artificial neural networks. New funding and policy changes put the future of such advances at risk.

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SLP 321: Using the Red Beast Books to Regulate Emotions 27:42

2M ago27:42

27:42

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Emotional Literacy: Teaching recognition of emotions, not demanding calmness. ✅ The Red Beast: Picture book metaphor for anger management. ✅ Interoception: Identifying where emotions feel…

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The Wacky World Of ADHD With Connor DeWolfe 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

In this episode of The Aspie World Podcast, Dan is joined by ADHD creator and advocate Connor DeWolfe for a deep, funny, and honest chat about living with ADHD in a neurotypical world. They discuss impulsivity, focus struggles, creative thinking, and why ADHD can be both a challenge and a gift. Connor shares personal stories, daily hacks, and insig…

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The Importance of Early Intervention for Autism 3:11

2M ago3:11

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In this episode of The Aspie World Podcast, Dan explains why early intervention is one of the most powerful ways to support children on the autism spectrum. He breaks down how early support improves communication, social skills, emotional regulation, and long-term independence. Dan also talks about how to identify early signs of autism, what types …

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The Essential Autism Gift Guide (Must See) 7:07

2M ago7:07

7:07

In this episode of The Aspie World Podcast, Dan shares his ultimate autism gift guide — packed with thoughtful, practical, and sensory-friendly ideas for autistic adults, teens, and kids. He covers gifts that truly make a difference, from fidget tools and calming kits to focus aids, weighted items, and creative outlets that support autistic wellbei…

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