The Autistic VOICE Project

• Episode 7: Two Genders? That’s Cute. Let’s Talk Reality.

  In this episode, we pull the lid off the “just two genders” box and set it on fire—politely, with data, and some Weird Al references. Matt, Erin, and guest Dr. Kade Sharp dig into: Why autistic folks are 6–9 times more likely to be trans How bottom-up processing makes “two boxes” thinking look absurd The messy overlap between gender, sex, and what the medical system forces people into Dysphoria, euphoria, and the “phantom uterus” moment Why community feels like home (even if you’ve never been there before) The exhaustion of masking both your neurotype and your gender Acceptance vs. belonging, and why safety changes everythingAlso: Pedro Pascal, Noah’s Ark logistics, Girl Scouts in rural towns, and how to find your people without having to explain yourself every 30 seconds.It’s gender, autism, and culture without the neat little boxes—because we don’t fit in them anyway.

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• Legends of Autistica Chapter 2- The Christmas Dragon

  This was a story I wrote for my son. It's largely biographical, and it's why we have presents delivered by The Christmas Dragon each year!

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• Legends of Autistica, Chapter 1 (the Legend of Autistica)

  This is the legend of the Autistic people. It features a mighty warrior, a dragon, and people being forced to make small talk. Who will save them?!

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• Legends of Autistica Introduction

  A while back, I wrote some stories about dragons and the Autistic people. I recorded two of these stories on other podcasts, but now they're here, uninterrupted and free of commentary! Enjoy the Legends of Autistica!

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• Episode 6: Stimming, Scripts, and Why “I’m Fine” Is the Biggest Lie Ever Told

  In this episode, we dig into what autism actually looks like outside the narrow DSM lens—and how trauma, masking, and sensory life shape our identities and relationships. We call out the biases baked into the system and talk about what an autism-affirming perspective can look like in practice.We also wander into some very real, very relatable territory about:Why “congratulations, you’re autistic” can be the most affirming diagnosis experience everStimming in all eight senses, from toe-curling in your shoes to rubbing your feet on sandpaperHow bullet-point thinking, special interests, and fictional best friends change the way we communicate and connectAs always, it’s lived experience, blunt honesty, and a few nerdy detours—because that’s how we roll. We’re glad you’re here.

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