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Autism Central Podcast

Catherine Asta

Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast focused on autism, neurodiversity, lived experience, family support, and practical inclusion, typically featuring autistic advocates, parents, authors, researchers, and specialist professionals. Credible pitches include autistic advocates, disability researchers, therapists, authors, parent advocates, and experts in culturally informed or autism-inclusive support; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial lived experience, professional expertise, or established advocacy work.

Metrics

Episodes: 47

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 1.1k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

christine.butler@nas.org.uk

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Host

Catherine Asta - Host of the Autism Central Podcast, facilitating conversations about autism, lived experience, family support, and inclusive care.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Autistic lived experience, substantial experience parenting or supporting autistic people, specialist expertise in autism or related disability topics, research or clinical practice, authorship, or an established advocacy platform.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Research or specialist professional practice, Established advocacy organizations or initiatives, Documented lived-experience advocacy, Recognition for autism-related work

Recent Guest Discussions

Hazel Lim - Autism, Culture, Stigma, Minority And Migrant Families, Language Support, Culturally Informed Services, And Neuroaffirming Practice.

Lucy Baena - The Intersection Of Autism And Epilepsy, Late Diagnosis, Invisible Disability, Stigma, Trauma, Disclosure, Burnout, And Person-centred Care.

Rebecca Jackson - Strengths-based Approaches, Practical Tools, Technology, Sensory Support, Energy Management, Productivity, And Daily Living For Neurodivergent People.

Alexis Quinn - Autism And Pregnancy, Birth, Parenthood, Maternity Care, Reasonable Adjustments, Birth Rights, And Preparing For Healthcare Interactions.

James Hunt - Parenting Non-speaking Autistic Children, AAC, Fatherhood, Transition To Adulthood, Future Support, Family Life, And Peer Community.

Recent Topics

Autism, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Disability, Advocacy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Autism Central Podcast
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Autism and periods

September 25, 2026

In this episode, Catherine talks to Dr Aimee Grant, Associate Professor and Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow at Swansea University, who leads the "Autism from Menstruation to Menopause" study.Together, Catherine and Dr Grant discuss why periods can be especially challenging for some autistic people, including sensory experiences, pain, emotional changes, interoception, unpredictability, and the practical difficulties of managing periods at school, work or in healthcare setti...

The bendy brain and body: Autism, pain, POTS and hypermobility

September 11, 2026

In this episode, Catherine talks to Dr Jessica Eccles, a consultant neurodevelopmental psychiatrist, researcher and public communicator whose work explores the connections between the brain and body.Dr Eccles co-leads the world’s first neurodivergent brain–body clinic and is a leading voice in understanding the overlap between autism, hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, dysautonomia, pain and fatigue.Together, Catherine and Dr Eccles discuss why many autistic people may also experience ph...

Eating differently: Autism, ARFID and food

August 28, 2026

In this episode Catherine Asta is joined by autistic psychotherapist and registered dietitian Camilla Ferraro to explore autism, ARFID and our relationship with food. Drawing on her professional expertise, alongside her own lived experience, Camilla explores why autistic eating differences are so often misunderstood and why what can look like "picky eating" from the outside can be something much more complex.Together they explore ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Autism Central Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Autism Central Podcast?

Autism Central Podcast is hosted by Catherine Asta. Its publicly listed email is christine.butler@nas.org.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Autism Central Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Autism Central Podcast: christine.butler@nas.org.uk.

How many listeners does Autism Central Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Autism Central Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Autism Central Podcast?

Autism Central Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Autistic lived experience, substantial experience parenting or supporting autistic people, specialist expertise in autism or related disability topics, research or clinical practice, authorship, or an established advocacy platform. Common among recent guests: Published books; Research or specialist professional practice; Established advocacy organizations or initiatives. Recent guests include Hazel Lim, Lucy Baena, and Rebecca Jackson.

How hard is it to get booked on Autism Central Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Autism Central Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Autism, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Disability, and Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

christine.butler@nas.org.uk

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