AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast

AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast

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Darren Scothern: co-host of AFI. Autism Communicator #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #SWFC #Sheffield #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth https://youtube.com/@afipodcast?si=yylbBjyaw88nQ3k5 https://autisticwriter.com

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What’s Wrong with the Jigsaw Piece? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 18 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Let's talk about this jigsaw piece imagery that we see everywhere autism is mentioned. Many, many autistic people reject this iconography, but some…

autisticwriter.comWhat’s Wrong with the Jigsaw Piece? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 18Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Let's talk about this jigsaw piece imagery that we see everywhere autism is mentioned. Many, many autistic people reject this iconography, but some like it. Why is it so controversial? Where did the image come from, and what exactly is it about a jigsaw piece that upsets so many people? That's what we discuss in the latest episode of AFI. You can watch the video version of the show in the viewer below, or if you prefer your podcasts audio-only, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible - see the links further below.
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Try Before You Buy – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 17 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Just a quick couple of things to mention... Firstly, a request for input. I'm looking for thoughts and experiences from neurodivergent people regarding experiences…

autisticwriter.comTry Before You Buy – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 17Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Just a quick couple of things to mention... Firstly, a request for input. I'm looking for thoughts and experiences from neurodivergent people regarding experiences at work. Specifically, we're looking for the biggest red flags and green flags in recruitment, onboarding and general management of employees. The plan is to discuss these on the podcast. We're not looking to name and shame individual employers; it's more a case of trends and experiences. You can comment below this blog post, or email us as theAFIpod@gmail.com, message us on our…
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What is Happening With Autism and AI? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 16 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Remember the Fonagy Review we talked about recently? Well, there was a recommendation in the review about integrating AI and other digital…

autisticwriter.comWhat is Happening With Autism and AI? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 16Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Remember the Fonagy Review we talked about recently? Well, there was a recommendation in the review about integrating AI and other digital solutions into the improvements required in approaches to mental health, autism, and ADHD. As is my habit, I started to think quite deeply about this, and that led to some considerations about AI in general, and more specifically, what the increasing use of AI means for autistic people. My AFI co-host David and I ended up having a wide-ranging discussion about these issues in episode 16 of the podcast.
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Is There Any Point in Arguing About Neurodiversity? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 15 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. It's all very well telling someone they've used a word like neurodiversity or neurodiverse wrongly... But does it actually matter?…

autisticwriter.comIs There Any Point in Arguing About Neurodiversity? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 15Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. It's all very well telling someone they've used a word like neurodiversity or neurodiverse wrongly... But does it actually matter? In the latest episode of AFI, David and I have a look at the regular disagreements over neuro-terminology in autistic spaces, and try to find out if there is even any value in having the discussion... and why. It takes us back in time, into the history of autism self-advocacy. As usual, expect some insightful thought, some wry chuckles, and at least one short trip on the ever-present tangent train!
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When to Start Investing, and Why it Matters – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 14 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. I just wanted to share the latest episode of AFI. In this episode, we focus on financial independence. Regular viewers and listeners to AFI…

autisticwriter.comWhen to Start Investing, and Why it Matters – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 14Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. I just wanted to share the latest episode of AFI. In this episode, we focus on financial independence. Regular viewers and listeners to AFI will know how passionate I can get about the financial plight of many autistic people, and how important I believe it is for autistic people to achieve some kind of financial safety before autistic burnout kicks in. David's (AFI co-host, and autistic blogger behind Mortgage Advisor on FIRE) expertise in financial matters is helpful for anyone, but especially for autistic people.
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Is Autism Being Overdiagnosed? Unpicking the Fonagy Review – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 13 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. On the 9th of October, the UK saw the publication of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism.…

autisticwriter.comIs Autism Being Overdiagnosed? Unpicking the Fonagy Review – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 13Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. On the 9th of October, the UK saw the publication of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism. The review’s purpose was to examine changes in prevalence of autism, ADHD and mental health problems, and the increased demand for mental health services. It was also intended to explain what might be driving the changes, and recommend how services should respond. The review was chaired by Professor Peter Fonagy, a clinical psychologist and head of UCL’s Division of Psychology and Language Sciences.
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Just a reminder that AFI is available as an audio podcast on all the major platforms, not just video on YouTube. Links below… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HVgo8i... YouTube: youtube.com/@afipodcast?... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic

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autisticwriter.comIs Autism a Disability? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 12Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. The question of whether autism is a disability is one of the most frequently and furiously debated autism topics online. Both sides of the debate can be equally passionate in their view. But often, the debates miss a central point. In this episode of AFI, my co-host David (the autistic blogger at Mortgage Advisor on Fire) and myself look at this question, and see what we can conclusions we can reasonably draw. You can watch the YouTube episode using the player above, or if you prefer your podcast audio-only, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible.
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autisticwriter.comThe Perfect Answer to the Impossible Question? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 11Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Let's think about your future. Let's say you're an autistic person who has managed to navigate some of life's hurdles through a combination of masking, luck, and a bit of support here and there. You're managing to hit some life milestones. You've got a job, a mortgage, some disposable income, and some savings. Great, right? But you know that sooner or later, autistic burnout is going to knock you sideways. You might have to stop working, or work fewer hours. Suddenly, your future financial wellbeing is looking uncertain.
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autisticwriter.comMiracle Autism Treatment? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 10Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. In Episode 10 of our podcast, David and I look at the recent news report of a "miracle" treatment for autism. Some of the context behind this story is a cause for concern, to say the least. This story even prompted what could be called an existential discussion about being autistic. Also, we have an announcement about some changes to the podcast. You can watch the YouTube version of the episode below, or if you prefer your podcasts through your headphones, you can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Audible - find some links further down the page.
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How Can Financial Independence Have Different Flavours? – From Episode 9 of AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. The podcast I co-host, AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast, is based partly on the premise that autistic…

autisticwriter.comHow Can Financial Independence Have Different Flavours? – From Episode 9 of AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence PodcastHello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. The podcast I co-host, AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast, is based partly on the premise that autistic people are more likely than the general population to be financially disadvantaged. A core understanding is that autistic people need to be able to maximise their financial wellbeing, and avoid financial pitfalls, in order to thrive. In particular, autistic people need to be able to step away from working when burnout hits, without suffering a financial crisis as a result - as in not being able to pay bills and so on.
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Why is Theory of Mind Deficit Nonsense, and How Can FI Have Different Flavours? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 9 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Here's the latest episode of AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast. In this podcast, we…

autisticwriter.comWhy is Theory of Mind Deficit Nonsense, and How Can FI Have Different Flavours? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 9Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Here's the latest episode of AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast. In this podcast, we discuss all the major autism issues, with a recurrent focus on financial wellbeing for autistic people and everyone. We're not selling anything. We don't recommend any financial products or services. We are just two autistic guys shining a light on the fact that autistic people are more likely than the general population to be financially disadvantaged. In this episode, we take a look at why people in Sweden are getting their autism diagnoses reversed.
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Can You Self-Diagnose Autism? Can You Retire Early? The Truth About Both – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast- Episode 7 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. I somehow missed out posting this episode of AFI here when it first went live, but better late than never; here…

autisticwriter.comCan You Self-Diagnose Autism? Can You Retire Early? The Truth About Both – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast- Episode 7Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. I somehow missed out posting this episode of AFI here when it first went live, but better late than never; here it is. There is a lot of criticism of autistic people who self-diagnose, but quite often those criticisms don't stand up to scrutiny. Have a watch, and please let me know what you think. Also, if you like this blog and website, I would be so grateful if you could give the AFI podcast a follow. You can find us on the major podcast platforms, and you can watch us on YouTube.
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Part 23: Tiny Lab-Grown Brains Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Every so often, a piece of autism research arrives with the suggestion that scientists may finally be closing in on the biological cause of autism. A new study from researchers at the University of California, San…

autisticwriter.comPart 23: Tiny Lab-Grown BrainsHello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Every so often, a piece of autism research arrives with the suggestion that scientists may finally be closing in on the biological cause of autism. A new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has generated just this kind of coverage, leaving me thinking, "Not this again..." There are certainly ingredients here for an attention-grabbing story. Scientists have investigated genetic mutations associated with autism, mapped out what those mutations do at the molecular level, and studied their effects in, as the media would have it, …
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What Does Autistic Burnout Actually Do to You? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 8 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Here is the latest episode of AFI, the podcast I host with David, of Mortgage Advisor on FIRE fame. In this episode, we approach the…

autisticwriter.comWhat Does Autistic Burnout Actually Do to You? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 8Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Here is the latest episode of AFI, the podcast I host with David, of Mortgage Advisor on FIRE fame. In this episode, we approach the subject of autistic burnout from two angles. Also, as usual, we have our In the News segment, this week talking about the recent announcement from The National Autistic Society, and the sad developments regarding Noah Woods. And, following a report from Australia, we tackle the question, should autistic people be allowed to drive? If you prefer to listen to your podcasts rather than watching on YouTube, you can find the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audible.
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Who Are the A**holes, What is Autism, and What are the assets? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 6 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Coming in Episode 7... AFI: The podcast that explores the intersection of autism and financial independence. Hosted by…

autisticwriter.comWho Are the A**holes, What is Autism, and What are the assets? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 6Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Coming in Episode 7... AFI: The podcast that explores the intersection of autism and financial independence. Hosted by Darren Scothern (The Autistic Writer) and David Scothern (Mortgage Advisor on FIRE), AFI is available on all major podcast platforms. YouTube Spotify  Apple Podcasts 🎧 Audible / Amazon Music That's all for this time. Take care. share this article: The Autistic Writer is a labour of love, dedicated to promoting autism acceptance, understanding, and equality. If you'd like to help support this work, a small tip via Buy Me a Coffee would be greatly appreciated.