Author of Girl Storm, Peg Kerswell stops by from 2023-12-01T22:32

This week we played the interview that Jill Escher did of Peg Kerswell on her podcast, the Autism confidencial. Pointing an important light on profoud autism.

Not Enough Housing from 2023-11-14T04:04

Hey, Earth to society. There's not enough housing for people after 21. 

Adult Diagnosis Stigma and The Return of Pete! from 2023-11-02T20:12

The fellas read an article about adult late diagnosis stigmas and the man, the myth and legend, Peter parker Spider Man makes his return to the pod. 

Old Grahamo did another week of one man shows and has a lot to say! lol from 2023-10-17T21:15

probably best not to interupt a live show ❤️

New Brain Science from 2023-10-13T19:46

Kirk and Graham are back for another week. This week they read an article about smart brain stuff. 

Graham's new show! And Kirk tapes a drybar. from 2023-09-20T01:40

Peter Parker in NYC from 2023-09-07T03:07

Pete comes to New York, JJ gets a new horse and a promising new law in Arizona. 

Kirk meets Peter for the first time! And the Kays travel to NYC from 2023-09-01T19:46

Kirk meets Peter for the first time! And the Kays travel to NYC

Can AI detect Autism? Graham is wary. from 2023-08-17T07:49

Can AI detect Autism? Graham is wary.

Peter loves long forgotten Canadian cartoons, and Graham is in Alaska and Kirk is in Iceland from 2023-08-12T06:02

Peter loves long forgotten Canadian cartoons, and Graham is in Alaska and Kirk is in Iceland 

The Amish Autism Myth from 2023-07-31T16:00

Theres been a dangerous myth going around that hte Amish don't have autism. Oh and Graham complains about his parents. 

Autism Acceptance 80 Years later from 2023-07-25T18:19

People with Autism are still fighting stigma 80 years after the first autism diagnosis. Also, does Graham have Autism? 

Autism Now More Common in Black and Hispanic Kids from 2023-07-17T18:01

Hey folks, this week Kirk visits JJ in Sweden and discovers a new thing he likes and autism is being doiagnosed more in BIPOC communities. 

Autism and gut microbiome connection stronger than ever from 2023-07-10T22:31

EP 312

Professor Pamela Block on Canada vs US support and Siblings from 2023-06-26T20:23

PHD Pamela Block from Western University joins us to compare state run assistance in Canada nad America. Also, she shares what she's working on next wich is research on the effects on siblings o...

Jill Escher updates us on her work with severe autism from 2023-06-12T16:03

Episode 310

Government Bureaucracy In Autism from 2023-05-26T18:47

This week we talk about Pete's new obsession with his figurines and we read an article about a parents struggle with government bureaucracy. 

Should there be better US funding for JJ? from 2023-05-16T18:30

Can JJ ever move back to America? Also, JJ calls and Graham cries. 

Troubling New Racial Biases from 2023-05-13T20:21

Road trip ideas for JJ, Pete calls in and troubling new racial biases in autism diagnosis. 

Updates from Sweden and Graham's first Autism show was a blast! from 2023-04-29T05:16

Ep. 306

Do Environmental Factors Matter in Autism? from 2023-04-26T17:10

Do enviromental factors cause autism and comparing Pete and JJ. 

Toys for JJ this week and Graham is driving to Peter this weekend from 2023-04-21T23:47

Ep. 304

An Exciting New AutismTest from 2023-03-27T03:35

Hey, folks theres a new test to see if you or a loved one has autism. Woo!

Is Private Equity Good For Autism? from 2023-03-10T20:07

Hey folks is private equity good for serving people in need?  lol. 

Brandon Fraser from The Whale talk about his son with Autism from 2023-02-13T23:35

Ep 301!

EPISODE 300!!! from 2023-02-03T00:17

Hey folks we can't believe it but we're at episode 300 of talking about autism. But really we're talking about the ones we love so it's way less impresive when you think about it like that. Than...

What to do when your autistic loved one hurts you from 2023-02-01T06:55

This week we talk about JJ stuggling with touching heads too hard.

A New Test For Autism from 2023-01-06T01:50

Graham and Kirk are back from a Christmas break. Wooo! Oh and theres a new test for Autism in babies. 

Christmas with JJ and Peter and family. from 2022-12-27T22:16

Christmas in Sweden and Canada.

Should Autism Have 2 Names? from 2022-12-02T20:17

This one gets intense folks. We start off with the fellas doing thier usual silly chit chat but then read a very interesting opinion peice from a mother of a person with profound autism. 

Graham forgets Peter can't count and JJ has favorites from 2022-11-18T23:59

Graham embarsses himself by forgeting Peter can't count and JJ definitely behaves differently for different people.

Dyspraxia Autism Link from 2022-11-11T19:57

This week JJ still likes his dad, Peter is WAY too busy for Graham and an intersting link found between Dyspraxia and Autism. 

Graham misses Peter and Kirk forgets how to do an intro. from 2022-11-05T07:41

Graham misses Peter and Kirk forgets how to do an intro.

Shocking Gender Study from 2022-10-28T18:26

Peter takes care of the house, JJ  makes an office and a crazy new development in the gender biasis of Autism. 

Peter is getting Paid! And JJ has an office. from 2022-10-14T06:02

Ep 294

Peter Get's a Job! from 2022-09-27T21:18

Ohhh happy day! Peter got a job, JJ chats with his sister and Graham stumbles over an article about Irish people. 

Big Updates for Jacob and Peter ❤️ from 2022-09-15T20:54:44

Ep. 292 (first 5 minutes have a small audio issue but I still hope you enjoy. 

Did Peter Get The Job? from 2022-08-24T22:24:33

This week Kirk takes a call from JJ and we finally find out if Peter got a job. Also, Graham is releasing a new comedy special on YouTube at the ned of September. Subscribe now at youtube.com/gr...

A New Way to Learn From Israel from 2022-08-08T14:59:11

Kirk is gearing up to visit JJ, Graham is still waiting to see if Peter got a new job and researchers in Isreal may have found a better way for people with Autims to learn. 

Peter Gets a Job Interview from 2022-07-31T22:20:15

This week Peter gts a job interview, JJ politely asks for "private time" and is there a corpoorate cash grab at Autims centers?  

Graham gets fired for talking about autism from 2022-07-16T16:42:55

Ep. 288: Autism is still taboo?

Is Ketamine Good? from 2022-06-30T22:52:04

Kirk thinks about taking JJ on vacation, Peter doesn't want to do anybody elses laundry and is Ketamine an affective treatment for autism?

Let's Go Actual Kid Named Brandon! from 2022-06-27T15:55:20

Fun episode this week where Graham reads a boring article and Kirk makes fun of him. Then Kirk reads the most fun article of all time.

Peter solving problems! from 2022-06-12T21:04:05

Ep. 285

A Non Verbal Speech from 2022-05-15T05:09:26

More good signs from JJ. Plus is Tik Tok the answer to all our problemns and a  person who's non verbal gives a speech. 

Is candy the key to happiness? from 2022-05-07T20:37:34

Ep. 283 JJ pushes for candy bringing us to the age old question, "Candy, is it the meaning of happiness?" 

Live From Sweden - Ep. 282 from 2022-04-21T22:29:17

In this episode Kirk visits JJ in Sweden, Pete gets shadow banned from his work, and could JJ work for the CIA?

JJ Misses Kirk from 2022-04-14T02:49:32

A minor breakthrough with JJ and also new  research in diagnosing girls with autism. 

Placenta and DNA from 2022-04-02T17:44:47

EP. 280:

Cannabis and Autism from 2022-03-25T18:02:16

Ep. 279: Cannabis is being prescribed.  Thoughts?

Expressing Grief from 2022-03-01T20:41:16

Do some people with autism have trouble expressing grief? Peter and JJ seem to. Plus some new research about sleep deprevation can have on people with autism.  

Breaking: Prenatal scan can detect Autism from 2022-02-14T00:43:36

Opens up intersting questions about Eugenics 

Is Horsing Around Good? from 2022-02-07T23:10:19

Pete and JJ both love horses but are there also medical benefits? 

Peter Has a E-mail Feud from 2022-01-19T00:00:41

Does Peter write too many e-mails? Well somebody on his e-mail list thinks so and he was NOT happy about it. Also, Kirk gets sea sick and can a babies hair tell you if they're autistic?

Tough staffing changes for JJ from 2022-01-13T20:05:15

Tough staffing changes for JJ

Peter gets a Web helicopter for Christmas! from 2022-01-05T00:21:44

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Do the calls exasperate loved ones? from 2021-12-14T17:25:42

Ep. 273

New Labels? from 2021-12-07T23:04:05

Peter gets his job back, Kirk has to cancel a trip to see his son and are new labels for different levels of the spectrum needed?

New Signs! And Peter calls in ?? from 2021-11-17T22:35:50

New Autism signs and Peter calls in.

Autastic 270 from 2021-11-09T01:25:25

Peter doesn't want to be a movie star and we read an article about how some parents don't like having their child's condition being called a blessing. 

New autism event in Jersey with Cindy Gelormini from 2021-10-23T06:26:04

Ep. 269: This week Cindi Gelormini stops by and talks about the event she put on in New Jersey.

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Peter Asks A Girl Out from 2021-10-07T22:44:59

In this episode Peter asks out a girl..well sort of, Kirks daughter is having trouble connecting to his son and Israeli defense forces are using autistic people to man their computers. 

Disco balls fun? from 2021-10-02T19:25:52

Ep. 268

Google's Autism Hiring Mandate from 2021-09-09T23:39:53

Google has pledged to hire more people with autism but do the other neurotypical employees need training on how to to deal with them? 

Ep 266: Peter meets Julia from 2021-09-04T18:47:39

Graham goes on a travel advneture in Canada and misses Peters 9 PM cutoff.

Sleep connected to Autism? from 2021-08-17T22:19:20

New study talks about the connection between these seemingly two disconnected topics.

Early Autism Diagnosis and Learning to Shave from 2021-08-11T22:08

Kirk talks about teaching his sone to shave and graham recounts a conversation with a long time listener who just discovered she has autism. 

Forest Gump Autism? from 2021-07-22T23:50:42

Ep. 263: This week we discuss Forest Gump, how his disablitiy is portrayed.

Peter Makes a Tuna Melt (Feat. Greg Stone) from 2021-07-09T15:00

In this episode Peter sends pictures of tuna melts to 33 people including comedian Greg Stone. Greg joins us to talk about what it means to be part of Peter's e-mail list.  Also, JJ loves Kirk a...

Autism hate symbols? from 2021-07-07T18:21:22

Ep. 261: We talk hate symbols and everything in between.

Tonight show with Graham Kay from 2021-06-24T21:42:46

Ep 260: this week we discuss 4 myths of Autism.

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From Sweden with Love from 2021-06-14T13:18:50

Ep. 259 Also: Come see Graham perform in Chattanooga June 18th and Atlanta June 19h. Tickets at grahamkay.com

Dr. Alycia Halladay 3 from 2021-06-05T23:09:15

The amazing Alycia Halladay joins us for the 3rd and final installment of her interview with incredible Jill Escher. 

JJ Calls and Elon Musk Comes Out from 2021-05-25T16:58:26

JJ gives us a call and Graham narrates. Also, Elon Musk comes out as what he calls Aspergers and exciting US Love on the Spectrum news. 

The Return of Peter Parker Spider Man from 2021-05-10T23:13:09

Peter returns to the podcast to discuss his work on improving his conversation skills. Also, Kirk is sick. 

Diagnostic labels from 2021-05-04T16:19:16

Ep. 255: This week we talk diagnostic labels. Jill Escher interviews Alycia Halladay in part two of this series.

Grumpy Graham from 2021-04-23T20:53:24

This week Graham is sleep deprived and grumpy and, not coincidentally, Kirk reads a article about the links between Autism and sleep deprivation. 

Interior Design for Autism from 2021-04-16T03:14:05

Peter makes a bargain, and Kirk and Graham discuss an article about interior design for people with Autism. Pretty cool!

Alycia Halladay, PhD talks about frogs from 2021-04-06T16:35:42

Ep. 252: This week Dr. Alycia talks about frogs and we love it.  Crisper is a game changer

Having the sex talk with your loved one from 2021-03-26T22:06:58

Have you had the sex talk with your loved one with Autism?

Peter Gets Kicked off Zoom from 2021-03-24T19:00

Holy crow 250 Episodes! So crazy. Also, big drama on Peter's zoom chat. Thanks to all our listeners. 

Graham and Kirk Ride Again from 2021-03-20T22:47:09

Graham Kay and Kirk Smith discuss having loved ones with autism. 

Author Amy Lutz from 2021-03-02T17:31:11

Author and Autism mom Amy Lutz is interviewed by roving reporter Jill Escher. Also, Graham tells a story about Peter sending out lonely e-mails. 

So much exciting science. from 2021-02-22T22:18:46

Also Peter calls in.

Should Autistic People Get Vaccination Priority from 2021-02-12T20:00

How will JJ get vaccinated and should people who are autistic get priority?

Peter Calls His Mom Fat from 2021-02-08T20:19:40

Peter misunderstands Graham's instructions and sends an interesting e-mail to his mom. Then he calls in to discuss. Also, informative article. 

How To Tell Your Other Kids from 2021-01-25T17:33:38

Graham and Kirk  answer some listener fan mail. With questions like, when and how do you tell your neuro normative child that their sibling has autism? 

Peter Takes the Dog for a Walk from 2021-01-02T00:32:42

Happy New Years Autastics! Kirk is in Hawaii, Graham is in Ottawa and Peter joins Graham live in studio/their parents spare room.

Another Gene Therapy Breakthrough and Graham Talks to Peter from 2020-12-18T21:59:23

Graham tells Peter some disappointing news, we learn about a new gene therapy breakthrough and we meet autistic breakdancer Jamal Sterrett. 

New Early Detection Breakthrough from 2020-12-11T18:31:16

Kirk gets back from Ecuador and a new breakthrough in VERY early autism detection. 

Should All Disabled Film Roles be Played by the Disabled? from 2020-11-24T22:23:55

Graham and Kirk discuss the backlash over the singer Sia casting a neurotypical actor in the role of an autistic person. 

Your letters can encourage ! from 2020-11-14T21:49:27

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Let's Talk About Bullying from 2020-11-04T20:00

Kirk tells a funny story about Facetiming JJ at work and then we read an interesting article about bullying. 

Final review, week of love on the spectrum. from 2020-10-29T19:00

Final review, week of love on the spectrum.

Kirk Goes to Sweden and Graham goes to Canada from 2020-10-24T17:45:04

Kirk flies to Sweden to see JJ and Graham goes to Canada to see Peter. LOTS of catching up to do...and poop to pick up. 

Very sad new and important fire safety message. from 2020-10-11T14:55:49

This week we lost an autism warrior and there is an important reminder about fire alarms.  

Love On The Spectrum Ep. 4 Review from 2020-09-27T15:29:25

Another week of Love on the Spectrum 4.

Love On The Spectrum Ep. 3 Revue from 2020-09-17T19:00

In this episode, Peter gets a new role model, and the fellas revue episode 3 of Neflix's Love On The Spectrum. 

Love On The Spectrum Ep. 2 Revue from 2020-09-10T22:18:44

The boys review episode 2 of Netflix's Love on the Spectrum and relate it to their experiences. 

New Therapy and a Call From JJ from 2020-09-06T20:27:40

Theres a new therapy on the horizon that shows great promise. Not a miracle fix but something interesting for sure. Also, for the first time ever, JJ calls!!! 

Love On The Spectrum Ep. 1 Review from 2020-08-22T20:12:34

On this episode Graham and Kirk review Netflix's new hit show Love on The Spectrum. 

Masks On a Plane and Marijuana from 2020-08-13T21:56:30

A mother and her son with autism are banned from an airline for not wearing a mask and can smoking marijuana during pregnancy cause autism? 

Can Anesthesia Cause Autism/? from 2020-08-06T17:58:01

Trouble with JJ, Peter is mad at Graham and can Anesthesia cause autism? We interview an co author of a article that says there may be some correlation. 

Does Having a Sibling With Autism Make You Better? from 2020-07-24T00:38:24

Peter promises not to drink so much and Graham relates to an article/makes it about him. 

Bad Cop but also Good Cop from 2020-07-14T20:05:33

Peter might be closer to getting his job back and two opposite stories about Autism and the police force. We end it happy though. Don't worry. 

Mom Returns Adopted Autistic Son from 2020-07-06T20:38:41

A Youtube influencer adopts a child with autism and RETURNS him???? Also, there's new developments in autism neurotherapy. 

Police interactions with people with Autism from 2020-07-05T16:59:20

One mans struggle to educate the police on his sons autism. 

Can Some People With Autism Smell Songs? from 2020-06-19T16:21:23

Peter has a birthday, JJ might get a car, and can some people with Autism smell songs or see colors in words?

Helpful Mask Tips from Harvard from 2020-06-10T22:18:35

Graham discusses Peter's big birthday coming up, Kirk is sad he can't see his son for graduation and we read an article from Harvard listing some helpful mask tips for people with autism. 

Are they a musical genius ? Let's talk. from 2020-06-01T02:30:11

This week we talk to:

Like games? Identifier is a a game based career assessment tool from 2020-05-22T00:16:45

Steve Keisman on Identifor.wav

Tips for the Coronavirus lockdown. from 2020-05-13T19:03:05

Interview with Milena Kaufman, MD, Fellow in Child Psychiatry at Stanford University

COVID Schedule Disruptions Ain't Fun from 2020-05-08T00:45:15

Graham and Kirk talk about how quarantining is affecting JJ and Peter. Also, an adult man with autism explains what it's like to have his routine disrupted. 

Are we to blame for not understanding autistic expressions? from 2020-04-29T19:10:42

Are we to blame for not understanding autistic expressions?

Peter moves back in with his parents. 

Part 2- Anti Psychotics and more with Dr. Lee Wachtel from 2020-04-18T19:39:33

Part two of Jill Escher's interview with Lee Wachtel, MD, Medical Director, Neurobehavioral Unit, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD.

Part 1- Anti Psychotic Drugs and More with Dr. Lee Wachtel from 2020-04-18T19:33:48

On this episode roving reporter Jill Escher interviews Lee Wachtel, MD, Medical Director, Neurobehavioral Unit, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD.

Is Marijuana for You? from 2020-04-09T01:09:36

In this episode roving reporter Jill Escher interviews Dr. David Traver from UC San Diego. Dr. Traver is a pediatrician who is also a Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and also a
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Autistic People Love Being Social. It's Science! from 2020-03-23T23:57:28

In this episode Kirk and Graham discuss whether or not Graham should go home and be with his brother during the pandemic. Then we read a nice article about how studies now show that the majority...

Corona Virus affecting autism research? from 2020-03-18T23:05:23

Corona Virus is affecting autism research.

No power in Pete's apartment :( from 2020-03-08T21:49:14

Nonintrusive eye scan can detect autism through eye movements from 2020-02-27T20:44:17

Nonintrusive eye scan can detect autism through eye movements

Can Wearing a Mask Help? from 2020-02-08T01:25:43

Graham feels sad, Kirk tells him to buck up. We hear back from a listener who enrolled her kid in martial arts. Then we read an interesting news article about an autistic child who was transform...

Peter Revues Star Wars and Bad Sleep Linked to Autism from 2020-01-25T15:00

On this episode we get the long awaited Star Wars Revue by Peter, and an interesting article about sleep deprivation further convinces Graham that he's on the spectrum. 

Sperm autism test? from 2020-01-23T06:00:01

Graham and Kirk are sick...also... There is a new test to check sperm for autism

Should you set up an ABLE account? from 2020-01-16T22:39:45

This week Jill interviews Jon Elfin.