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Our podcast, and a short audio companion for every lesson of The Autistic Standard. Every audio companion comes with its script, so you can read along or read instead.
Our podcast
Our podcast starts on 5 November 2026. Episodes appear here as soon as they are out, each with its notes.
Tier 1, Community / Foundation
Free with your membershipThe audio companions are hosted by Kyriakos Gold with Dr Judy Tang or Georgia Prattis. The recordings are being made; every script is here to read now, beside its lesson.
- Listen The universal non-negotiables Module 1, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen What autistic means: the basics Module 2, 4 to 6 minutes, script
- Listen Sensory safety: just turn it down Module 3, approximately 4 minutes, script
- Listen Stimming and self-regulation Module 4, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen The double empathy problem Module 5, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen The bystander move: what to do when someone is overwhelmed Module 6, 4 to 5 minutes, script
Protocol A, Distress
Free with your membership- Listen The universal non-negotiables Module 1, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Recognising distress Module 2, 4 to 6 minutes, script
- Listen What makes it worse: harms to avoid Module 3, 4 to 6 minutes, script
- Listen The quiet protocol: what to do Module 4, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen After the meltdown: recovery and dignity Module 5, 4 to 6 minutes, script
Protocol C, Public safety
Free with your membershipTier 2, Individual / Ally
With your account- Listen The universal non-negotiables Module 1, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Identity and disclosure Module 2, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Burnout: the chronic mismatch Module 3, 4 to 6 minutes, script
- Listen The mental load of masking Module 4, 4 to 6 minutes, script
- Listen Energy, monotropism, and recovery Module 5, 4 to 5 minutes, script
Tier 3, Events / Community Organisations
With your account- Listen The universal non-negotiables Module 1, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Sensory mapping your venue Module 2, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Communication access at events Module 3, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Volunteer and staff briefing Module 4, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Inclusive event design from the ground up Module 5, 4 to 6 minutes, script
Tier 4, Small Business / Manager
With your account- Listen The universal non-negotiables Module 1, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Personal operating manuals Module 2, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen The $0 adjustment menu Module 3, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Bias-free feedback scripts Module 4, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Recruitment without “executive presence” Module 5, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Inclusive meetings in practice Module 6, 4 to 6 minutes, script
Tier 5, Organisation / Policy
With your account- Listen The universal non-negotiables Module 1, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Universal design vs disclosure Module 2, 4 to 6 minutes, script
- Listen Administrative burden Module 3, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Recruitment redesign Module 4, 4 to 6 minutes, script
- Listen Neuro-affirming HR policy templates Module 5, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen Co-production Module 6, 4 to 6 minutes, script
Tier 6, Corporate / Leadership
With your account- Listen The universal non-negotiables Module 1, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen From counting heads to changing systems Module 2, 4 to 6 minutes, script
- Listen The diversity dashboard Module 3, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen The leadership impact scorecard Module 4, 4 to 5 minutes, script
- Listen The examine, evolve, elevate cycle Module 5, 4 to 6 minutes, script
- Listen Eliminating performative inclusion Module 6, 4 to 6 minutes, script