Neurotypicals Don't Juggle Chainsaws

Join us for the first part of an insightful two-part special of Neurotypicals Don't Juggle Chainsaws, where hosts Kate Fox and Nic King engage with special guests Fergus Murray and Sonny Hallett.     This episode dives into the complex world of monotropism, a theory significantly shaped by Fergus's mother, Dinah Murray.   Fergus and Sonny, both pivotal in the neurodivergent advocacy and research spheres, share their experiences and the expansive reach of their work—from academic research to practical counselling.   www.neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk [http://www.neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk/]

In Episode 22 of Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws, Kate Fox and Nic King dive into “spoon theory” and how it applies to neurodivergent and chronically ill individuals. They break down the concept as “energy accounting,” explaining how each activity—no matter how small—requires energy or “spoons” and why managing these resources is vital.    Don’t forget to leave us a review and get in touch via www.neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk [http://www.neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk/]

Join Kate and Nic in this insightful episode as they unpack the complexities of using sunflower lanyards to signal hidden disabilities.   The hosts share candid stories about how wearing the lanyards affects their interactions in crowded and stressful environments. They discuss the challenges of relying on these symbols for support, including the potential for both positive assistance and negative misunderstandings.    Don’t forget to leave us a review and get in touch via www.neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk  [http://www.neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk/]

Welcome to Part 3 of our exciting four-part special with Kieran Rose, the autistic advocate, exploring the history of autism.  In this episode, Kieran guides us through a more hopeful era, from the 1960s to the 2000s, discussing progressive shifts in understanding autism. Highlighting key figures who started to change the game by recognising and valuing autistic experiences more humanely, Kieran also reflects on the growing influence of autistic voices in shaping their narratives through early online communities. Don’t forget to leave us a review and get in touch via www.neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk  [http://www.neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk/]

In Part 2 of this engaging four-part special, Kieran Rose continues his exploration of autism history with hosts Kate Fox and Nic King, focusing on the mid-20th century to the early 2000s.  This episode delves into the era's dominant narratives, including the problematic views of behaviourism and other theories that viewed autistic individuals in a less-than-human light.  Don’t forget to leave us a review and get in touch via www.neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk [http://www.neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk/]