Krysia kicks off our Autism and Mental Health series with a conversation around autism and masking with Amy Pearson.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0bb0bac/transcript.txt

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Works mentioned:
Pearson, A., & Rose, K. (2023). Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma. Pavillion Press: https://pavpub.com/health-and-social-care/health-autism/autistic-masking-understanding-identity-management

Wharmby, P. (2024). Untypical: How the World Isn’t Built for Autistic People and What We Should All Do About it. Mudlark: https://www.waterstones.com/book/untypical/pete-wharmby/9780008529307

Waldock, K. E. (2023). The Impossible Subject: Belonging as a Neurodivergent in Congregations. Journal of Disability & Religion. pp. 568-583: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23312521.2023.2249452

The Impossible Subject. Autism and Theology Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lJcaw6odZ0YFn9PgvOv64?si=0wbGaoKzRa6MDHAHfdvxLw

Kieran Rose’s website: https://theautisticadvocate.com/

In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe introduce our upcoming 3 month series on Neurodiversity and Mental health.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff2bac3a/transcript.txt

If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.

This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.

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Helplines mentioned:
C.A.L.L: Website: https://www.callhelpline.org.uk/; Telephone: 0800 132 737; Text: Text help to 81066
CALM: Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/; Telephone number: 0800 58 58 58

SHOUT: Website: https://giveusashout.org/ Text: Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85285
Dyslexia Scotland Helpline: 0344 800 8484
Brittish Dyslexia Association Helpline: 0333 405 4567

US National Suicide Helpline: 988
Prosper: https://www.prosperhealth.io/

In this episode, Ian is joined by Rudolph Reyes to discuss intersectionality, complex identity, and liberative ethics. He shares his experience as someone who's a "multi neurodivergent Latino" and talks about the ways race and disability justice are connected.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4475035f/transcript.txt

Miguel de la Torre: http://drmigueldelatorre.com/

Alyssa Hillary [Zisk]: https://yesthattoo.blogspot.com/
https://www.assistiveware.com/blog/person/alyssa-hillary-zisk)
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=O55BzwcAAAAJ&hl=en.

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In this CATChat episode, Krysia and Zoe answer a listener question about neurodiversity and fruits of the spirit.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/fda76080/transcript.txt

If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.

This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.

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The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russel

Articles mentioned:
Grant Macaskill, Joy and Autism: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23312521.2020.1750535
John Swinton, Autistic Love: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1558/prth.v5i3.259
Autistic love and relationships webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wbWPTwg7wM

Register for Religion, Disability and Neurodivergence Conference: https://www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-bsa-events/religion-disability-and-neurodivergence-reflecting-on-the-socrel-response-day-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI_-v5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYiUdgEaA8JTEQjnjXRsee94dZO2COwOIZATN57r051RqtU8ku8a6ufnSw_aem_ABbNUpWQJ0Zx2Acp1xKruw

In this episode, Krysia speaks with Katy Unwin about her interdisciplinary research on autism, worship, and the senses.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a557fae9/transcript.txt

Visit the website to learn more about the project: www.autismchurch.com

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In this CATChat episode, Zoe, Krysia, and Ian discuss lent and neurodiversity.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/08013989/transcript.txt

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In this episode, Zoe is joined by John Allister who speaks about neurodiverse church, a website based around inclusion. He talks about his personal experience as an autistic clergy person as well as his reflections on what inclusion means and looks like.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5eb893bc/transcript.tx

Neurodiverse church website: www.neurodiversechurch.org

If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.

This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.

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The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russel

Works mentioned:
Grant Macaskill, Autism and Church: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481311250/autism-and-the-church/

In this CATChat episode, Zoe, Krysia, and Ian discuss a listener question about autism and generalisation.

The transcript of the episode is available here: share.transistor.fm/s/8bb1ad32/transcript.txt

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If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.

This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.

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The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russel