This is an introductory episode to the series and the podcast. I go through the terminology, why I decided to begin a podcast about gender and neurodivergence, and why representation is so important in academic research.

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The Neurogender Podcast: Introduction

In this episode I will cover recent academic research on masking, or camouflaging, in autistic people. Masking, or camouflaging, is a characteristic of autism, and is highly prevalent in autistic women and girls. It means to purposefully, or subconsciously, display behaviour that is thought to be neurotypical in order to conceal the autistic person’s authentic behaviour.

Suicide comes up in the research here, so if you don’t want to hear about that right now, please wait until the next episode comes out, and mind yourself in the best way that suits you.

No AI was used to make this podcast.

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The Neurogender Podcast Episode 2: Masking & Autism

The experiences of menstruation, menopause, and autism, can be extremely challenging for girls, women, and people who have a uterus. I outline the current academic research on these issues as they intersect with autism characteristics. I refer to ‘women’ in relation to people who menstruate and experience menopause, while acknowledging that some non-binary and Trans masculine people also experience menstruation and menopause.
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The Neurogender Podcast Episode 3: Menstruation, Menopause & Autism

How autistic people deal with the process of ageing is not well researched, partly because of the 'missing generation' of autistic people who were never assessed for autism in their youth and who are elderly today. I have gathered the research available to us and discussed ways we can try and support elderly autistic people.
Suicide comes up in the research here, so if you don’t want to hear about that right now, please wait until the next episode comes out, and mind yourself in the best way that suits you.
No AI was used in the production of this podcast.
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The Neurogender Podcast Episode 4: Autism & Ageing

This podcast explores recently published research on a number of different neurodivergent types. This season I am talking about autism, and in this episode I will go over some recent research on autism in the workplace, and some occupational factors for autistic people. This episode is split into two parts because of the amount of recent research I found on this topic. Find out why only 16% of autistic adults in UK are in full time paid employment according to The National Autistic Society in 2016, and that 77% of autistic people want to work but cannot find employment. 

No AI was used in the production of this podcast.

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The Neurogender Podcast Episode 5: Autism & Employment part 1

Autism is a neurodivergence that will always be present in a person’s life, with some autists needing lifelong support and care in ways that are individual to their specific needs. This is especially true of employment and this episode uncovers recent research into this fascinating area, with some solutions that may result in a more inclusive workplace for everyone.

Full episode transcripts are available on the podcast website.
No AI was used to make this podcast.

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Show Notes: ⁠

Special thanks to the Ballyfermot Library Creative Studio

Neuro Diverse Self Advocacy Forum:https://ndsa.uk/content/

Bertilsdotter Rosqvist, H., Hultman, L. and Hallqvist, J. (2023) 'Managing Vocational Work, Achieving and Sustaining Work Performance: Support and Self-management amongst Young Autistic Adults in the Context of Vocational Support Interventions in Sweden', The British journal of social work, 53(1), pp. 258-275.


Brighenti, S. et al. (2023) 'Social Skills and Cognitive Training to Support Work-Related Skills and Job Placement in a Group of Autistic Adults: Effectiveness of a Neuropsychological and Social Skills Intervention: A Case Series Study on a Pilot Program', Community mental health journal, 59(8), pp. 1610-1618.


Djela, M. (2021) 'Change of autism narrative is required to improve employment of autistic people', Advances in autism, 7(1), pp. 86-100.


Fong, C. J. et al. (2021) 'Interventions for improving employment outcomes for persons with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review update', Campbell systematic review, 17(3), pp. e1185-n/a.


Martin, V. et al. (2023) 'Sustainable employment depends on quality relationships between supervisors and their employees on the autism spectrum', Disability and rehabilitation, 45(11), pp. 1784-1795.

The Neurogender Podcast Episode 6 - part 2

Autistic children become autistic adults, yet academic research has yet to uncover many intersectional autistic adult experiences adequately. One aspect of these experiences is sexual debut, pregnancy, and parenthood. This episode includes some research about sexual abuse of autistic children and adults, so please be warned and listen only when you are in a safe mindset to hear it. I will explore academic research on sexual health and education in schools for autistic youths, autistic adults’ experiences of pregnancy and postnatal care, and parenthood. Possible supports that could benefit autistic individuals in all these areas will conclude the episode.

Full episode transcripts are available on the podcast website.
No AI was used in the production of this podcast.
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