Late To The Party - a podcast on Autism, AuDHD and Neurodivergence

Three years after her first appearance, Jessica is back on the podcast for an honest catch‑up about life six‑plus years post‑diagnosis. We talk about what’s shifted, what hasn’t, and how understanding our neurodivergence continues to shape our mental health, identity, and day‑to‑day lives.We touch on ADHD, dyscalculia, reframing autism and ADHD away from deficit language, and the ongoing work of making sense of our past and present through a more compassionate lens. It’s a grounded, reflective conversation between two late‑identified neurodivergent adults comparing notes on what it actually means to grow into this understanding over time.If this podcast supports you or helps you feel seen, you can help sustain the work by joining the community on Patreon. Even small contributions make a real difference in keeping these conversations independent and accessible.Visit https://www.patreon.com/latetothepartyautismpodcastBooks mentioned:Right Story, Wrong Story: Adventures in Indigenous ThinkingBy Tyson YunkaportaCome As You AreBy Emily NagoskiSupport the show

On this episode of Late to the Party, I speak with acclaimed author Kay Kerr to explore the intricate connections between writing, memory, and identity. Kay shares her journey as an autistic writer, from her celebrated young adult novels Please Don’t Hug Me and Social Queue to her latest works, including Might Cry Later and contributions to Someone Like Me (for Australia, for International)We dive deep into topics like:How sensory details shape memory and storytellingThe impact of aphantasia and alexithymia on creativity and self perceptionThe intricacies of being part of social groupsMovement, stimming,  and the search for authenticityThe act of making generational changeThis conversation is a thoughtful look at neurodivergence, acceptance, and the ways we create meaning in our lives.Find Kay on Instagram and on her website.Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present. We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion.Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at [email protected] page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comSupport the showSupport the show

In this follow-up conversation with Joanne Seymon, co-founder of Kaiko Fidgets, we go far beyond product design and neurodiversity. This episode dives deep into the human experience—touching on love, pain, parenting, grief, death, trauma, and the messy beauty of work that matters.Jo brings her signature warmth and wisdom as we explore what it means to hold space for others while navigating our own healing. From the raw edges of loss to the joy of shared laughter, this chat is a testament to resilience, connection, and the power of showing up—especially when it’s hard.Whether you're a parent, a practitioner, or simply someone trying to make sense of it all, this episode offers comfort, insight, and a few good chuckles along the way.Call to Action: Please consider helping me cover the significant costs making the podcast via Patreon. Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present. We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion.Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at [email protected] page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

In this episode, we sit down with Joanne Seymon, co-founder of Kaiko Fidgets—a trailblazing Australian business born from lived experience and a deep understanding of neurodiversity. Joanne, an occupational therapist and mother to Kai, shares the inspiring journey of how a simple idea blossomed into a thriving enterprise that’s changing lives. From designing elegant sensory tools to empowering young neurodivergent individuals through meaningful employment, Kaiko Fidgets is more than a business—it’s a movement. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, compassion, and the power of purposeful design.Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present. We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion.Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at [email protected] page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

Call to Action: Help support the podcast via Patreon. Dan sits down with his daughter Eloise for a wide-ranging, heartfelt, and occasionally chaotic conversation that spans pop culture, music, neurodivergence, and the state of the world.Dan calls Different Journeys CEO Mel Spencer with some really special news.Dan and Eloise take a deep dive into the social media phenomenon The Basement Yard, unpacking why it’s so addictive and what it says about humor. Dan even writes his own slam poetry! Eloise shares updates on her friend’s band — which Dan is recording — and we reflect on the joy of making original music, even when the band talks a lot between takes.Then we spiral into our shared hyper fixation: the TV show House. From Hugh Laurie’s brilliance to the show’s messy ethics, we explore why it still grips us years later.Dan opens up about his lifelong love of Brian Wilson, whose recent passing has left a deep mark. He shares a personal musical tribute piece at the end of the episode — a moment of reflection, gratitude, and musical reverence.We also get fired up about the complacency we see in today’s world. Where’s the rage? Where’s the accountability? We talk about the need for education, awareness, and action, especially around social justice and neurodivergence.And finally, we share some listener-submitted Autistic Moments — those beautifully honest, funny, and insightful snapshots of neurodivergent life that remind us why this podcast exists.Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present. We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion.Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at [email protected] page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comSupport the show