Asking Autistics

Autism Representation On Screen & On Set: Horsegirls Review

Lillian Carrier returns for our Season 2 finale to talk about autism representation and accommodations both on set and on screen. She dives into what it was like as an au

Climate Change and Invasive Species

***CORRECTION*** We have been informed that there aren't really crocodiles in California. Thank you to those who corrected this information. The pollen has taken over At

There is Room For Everyone

On this week on Asking Autistics, we're celebrating the power of community, empathy, and showing up as our authentic selves, all while making sure there's a wide-open sea

Advocacy and Combating Misinformation

Originally recorded in April of 2025, this week on Asking Autistics, Lindsey and Riki discuss the misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding autism and vaccines,

Ready, Set, Action! Who Gets to Tell Our Stories

This week, on Asking Autistics, Lindsey and Riki discuss the representation of autistic individuals in media, the impact of reality TV on perceptions, and the importance

High Control Groups and Cults

Christina Sage Mann, public sociologist, joins the podcast this week to talk about how autistic people can fall into high control groups and cults. As a subject matter ex

Oh ya! I'm a Medical Mystery!

This week on Asking Autistics, Lindsey and Riki explore the challenges of living with chronic illness, autism, and the healthcare system's shortcomings. ***************

Healing Through Role-Playing Games

This week on Asking Autistics, explore how RPGs and video games serve as therapeutic tools for autistic individuals, fostering relationships, understanding self, and deve

Building Community with Kyle Weiss

Autism Advocate, author and public speaker, Kyle Weiss, joins Asking Autistic this week to discuss the importance of building community with other autistic people, as wel

Catieosaurus on Sex and Intimacy

Contact Warning: Listen without headphones at your own risk. This program will cover topics around intimacy, which may cause difficult conversations if overheard by child

Autism Awareness Month and Online Advocacy

This week, on Asking Autistics, Lindsey and Riki dig into Autism Awareness Month and how labor intensive online advocacy can be. ******************* Follow Asking Auti

Neurodiversity and the Hormone Cycle with Jamie Roberts, LMFT

Jaime Roberts, LMFT, returns to Asking Autistics to discuss her new book, "Neurodiversity for Teen Girls." The discussion also covers how changing hormones can affect sym

EDS & POTS & Endo, Oh My!

Autism rarely travels alone. In this episode, Lindsey and Riki get real about the chronic conditions that often tag along—POTS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, endometriosis, and

Sensory Regulation & Self-Acceptance with Eryk

Eryk returns to Asking Autistics and sensory preferences, practical tips for managing sensory overload, and the importance of finding community who understands. *******

The Power of Storytelling with Author Ben Mann

This week on Asking Autistics, we’re diving into a world where storytelling meets leveling up. Author Ben Mann joins us to talk about his new book, Spectralux: Journey to

Feminism in Media

This week on Asking Autistics, Lindsey and Riki discuss feminist and neurodivergent representation in television and movies, exploring problematic tropes, media literacy,

Understanding the Autistic Brain with Alex Hogg, LCSW

This week, on Asking Autistics, we're joined by Alex Hogg, LCSW, who specialized in working with neurodivergent clients. He breaks down the different types of therapies,

Special Interests

Disneyland, Sharks, and Corvids, oh my! This week on Asking Autistics, join Lindsey and Riki as they explain what an autistic special interest is and dive into some of th

"Horsegirls" and the Importance of Community

In this episode of Asking Autistics, Riki interviews actress Lillian Carrier, who offers an in-depth exploration of the film Horsegirls and the character she plays, Marga

Self-Accommodations

This week on Asking Autistics, Lindsey and Riki explore the power of self-accommodations for neurodivergent people, digging into practical strategies for meeting personal