In this episode, Ian speaks to Luke Aylen, a PhD candidate studying theology and children's book author. In the episode, they discuss his book The Forgotten Palace, focusing on his neurodivergent lead character.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c1d67cc/transcript.txt

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

Purchase the book here: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/the-forgotten-palace

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In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe reflect on out autism and mental heath series.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb20c233/transcript.txt

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

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

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In this episode of our mental health series, Zoe is joined by Grant Macaskill to discuss autism, pathways to diagnosis, and mental health. He specifically talks about funding cuts, barriers to diagnosis, and responses to concerns about overdiagnosis.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/db240881/transcript.txt

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

Grant Macaskill, Autism and Church: www.baylorpress.com/9781481311250/autism-and-the-church/
Grant Macaskill, Long Covid lecture: https://youtu.be/BMZ9UzrhWDk

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SHOUT: Website: https://giveusashout.org/ Text: Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85285
Dyslexia Scotland Helpline: 0344 800 8484
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In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe continue our mental health series with a discussion on autism and tiredness.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd1e5ef2/transcript.txt

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

National Autistic Society: www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/autistic-fatigue/autistic-adults

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In this epside of our mental health series, Zoe is joined by Maddy Schoield and Cody Crawshaw to discuss anxiety and the autistic experience.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/87b171c9/transcript.txt

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

Maddy: @maddygracehope on Instagram
maddygracehope.substack.com/
Cody: @codycrawshaw on Bluesky

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 Russell

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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
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In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe discuss our latest episode with Amy Pearson on Autism and Masking.

The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/67b95381/transcript.txt

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

Register for the webinar: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz8UrPzNFa7ljapNItVtbi6_NWAZUMlNRRklWUTJaR1NFT1ZTU1VNNTdWTFBBWC4u

Episode with Steven Owens: Autism and Theology Podcast | Steven Owens: An online community for autistic Christians

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

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Mental Health Helplines
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
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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

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

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

Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat

Register for the webinar on the 12th June here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz8UrPzNFa7ljapNItVtbi6_NWAZUMlNRRklWUTJaR1NFT1ZTU1VNNTdWTFBBWC4u

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

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/

Mental Health Helplines
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 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.

Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat

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

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/