aging autistic adults

Self-Care: The Autistic Caregivers spotlights Autistic adults who find themselves as caregivers, offering practical strategies for managing triggers, setting boundaries, and seeking help while coordinating medical appointments and communications with health professionals. Cheryl Cowen, an Autistic nurse and caregiver, along with Philip, share personal stories and tips from their experiences. Transcripts in mult...

In Self-Care: The Autistic Caregivers Ad Free Plan Version, hosts Philip and Cheryl Cowan explore practical self-care for Autistic caregivers facing sudden, prolonged, or end-of-life caregiving, with a focus on protecting energy, preventing burnout, and building support before a crisis hits. They share concrete strategies—from routines and boundaries to sensory-friendly setups and clear communication with healt...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts for this episode. Some doctors wrongfully believe that Autistic people do not know that our own bodies are different and need better medical care. Recently there have been attacks on the bodily autonomy of Autistic people, in particular but not limited to Autistics who are transgender. This confusion is further complicated as the health care that many marginali...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Join the celebration of five years and 100 episodes of the podcast that has brought Autistic Adults to talk with Philip about the experience of being Autistic in an intersectional world. The 100th show is a festival featuring clips from 14 past episodes, new music, and guest interviews with Daren Howard, Dr. Devon Price. Matthew Lawrence. Sara Swan. A.J. Loc...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. In this episode of Today’s Autistic Moment, Nicole LeBlanc will join Philip in the first segment to talk about the challenges of finding adequate and affordable housing as reasons why many Autistics live with unsupportive people. Becca Lory Hector will Philip in segment 3 and 4 to provide you with helpful tips about how to handle difficult people by setting ...

Autistic adults age differently because of our unique neurology.  Our bodies and brains have challenges such as communicating our needs to others more challenging.  As we age, our needs for medical help as well as our daily self care increases.  However the information as to what to understand as we age, and how to communicate our needs to medical professionals is more difficult. Dr. Theresa Rega...