Vor ca. einem Jahr veröffentlichte die NZZ ein Interview mit dem Psychotherapeuten Dr. Holger Richter unter dem reißerischen Titel «Junge linke Frauen sind weit mehr psychisch krank als der vielgeschmähte alte weisse Mann». Im Zuge dessen erlebte Holger Richter einen zünftigen Shitstorm und das eigentlich inhaltliche Anliegen, daß einige Diagnosezahlen immer weiter ansteigen, geriet ins Hintertreffen.
Die allseits gerne herbeizitierte Erklärung, daß wir jetzt bessere Diagnostikverfahren haben und deswegen mehr Menschen finden, greift für mich zu kurz. Deshalb habe ich das Gespräch mit Herrn Richter gesucht. Jenseits von Hexenjagden und der Skandalisierung von Aussagefragmenten widmen wir uns dem Thema in der Tiefe.

I talked to Gaby Sanz about autism structures in Peru, who I met at the 14th Autism Europe International Congress. Gaby started out studying business, but changed her focus to autism due to an afflicted family member. Besides her studies, she is involved in building support ressources for families with autistic members in a country that due to it's rural areas and the highlands brings some special challenges.

Ich habe mit Landu Malambu über Intersektionalität, Neurodivergenz und ihre Biographie gesprochen. Deutschland kam dabei nicht so gut weg... Danke Landu für das schöne Gespräch!

Ich war zu Gast bei Autismus to Go, dem Fortbildungspodcast des Berufsbildungswerks Hamburg und wir haben über Schulbegleitung gesprochen. Vielen Dank an Ina Jahnke und Annerose Kruwinnus: Spotify.

Fungayi Mandonga is a part-time Postgraduate Researcher at the Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham. With over 20 years’ experience in the voluntary and social housing sectors, he has worked extensively with autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, and those with mental health needs. His roles have spanned frontline support, service management, and the development of new provisions.
A longstanding advocate for inclusive and culturally responsive care, Fungayi is committed to amplifying the voices of marginalised service users. We talked about his doctoral research, which focuses on the experiences of Black African autistic adults in the UK, aiming to inform the development of culturally competent autism services.

Robin ist Anfang 20, ADHSler und Student. Er hat eine eigene Beratungsstelle für ADHS gegründet und bietet Beratungen und Workshops an: https://www.instagram.com/focusroom_adhs/

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I talked to Elspeth Bass about her work and research on Autism, Trauma and Theraplay. Elspeth is an Autistic undergraduate student studying Psychology at the University of Sheffield, with a dedicated interest in trauma and Autism. She is currently completing a placement with Chrysalis Associates, a specialist developmental trauma and attachment service for children in care, where she holds the roles of Research Assistant and Honorary Assistant Psychologist. Her academic and placement experiences have deepened her commitment to research that explores the interaction between Autism and trauma, with a focus on improving outcomes for individuals with complex needs. She is particularly passionate about advancing inclusive, evidence-based approaches within both clinical and research settings.

Kevin is a an Autistic Special-Needs-Assistant from Country Clare working in primary schools, he is also an AsIAm Ambassador, having previously been a part of the AsIAm Youth Leadership Team for two years before graduating to become a part of the Ambassador Team. AsIAm is an Autism Charity in Ireland and Kevin explains to me, how they work. Find Kevin here.