Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 62
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 2.4k subscribers
Instagram: 769 followers
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@ncsautism.org
autismconfidentialpodcast@gmail.com
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Host
Jill Escher - Co-host of Autism Confidential. Affiliated with the National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA), focusing on advocacy and practical solutions for severe autism and the families/caregivers affected by it.
Amy Lutz - Co-host of Autism Confidential. Works on autism-related advocacy and education, with a focus on interventions and support for autistic adults and families; also associated with National Council on ...
Jackie Kancir - Executive Director of the National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA), a national nonprofit advocating for individuals, families, and caregivers affected by severe forms of autism.
(Note: Jonathan Machnee is a guest; Eileen Lamb and Arzu Forough are guests.) - N/A
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Jonathan Machnee - Autism Discourse Ethics, Advocacy Factions, Social Model Of Disability In Autism, Controversial Interventions (e.g., Facilitated Communication), Vaccines, Spectrum Splitting, And Care System Path Forward.
Eileen Lamb - Standing Up For Severe Autism On Social Media; Lived Experience With Profound Autism Behaviors; Experiences Being Bullied Online; Autism Diagnosis; How She Shares Her Story While Navigating Life-threatening Behaviors.
Arzu Forough - Crisis Care For Severe/profound Autism; Medical Necessity; Medicaid And Medicaid-related Policy; Mental Health Parity; Insurance Navigation; Placement Types; Systemic Gaps In Serving People With Severe/challenging Behaviors.
Recent Topics
Episodes
The Gentrification of Severe Autism with Freddie deBoer on Narratives and Power
October 18, 2026
In this powerful conversation, Jackie Kancir and Amy Lutz speak with writer and academic Freddie deBoer to explore “The Gentrification of Severe Autism.” They discuss how autism discourse has been reshaped by those in positions of privilege, often erasing the lived experiences of individuals with the most profound support needs and their families.This episode examines:• How cultural narratives privilege those who can speak (and donate)• The erasure of severe autism from public discourse• How ...
Ep55 - Freddie deBoer - The Cruelty of Good Intentions in Disability Advocacy
October 18, 2026
Author chat for new release All In Your Head: Illness As Identity, Trauma As Fashion, and The Desire to Be Disordered by Fredrik deBoer. Releases October 27, 2026Join the NCSA Book Club starting Nov. 15th. Pre-orders and registration available now at NCSAutism.org/bookSummaryIn this conversation, Freddie deBoer discusses the complexities surrounding autism and disability, emphasizing the unintended consequences of well-meaning intentions. He critiques the loosening of diagnostic criteria and ...
Special: Mothers Day 2026 - Amplifying Mothers
May 11, 2026
Across seventeen separate kitchens and living rooms, the same patterns surface. Children who cannot describe their own symptoms have aggressive behaviors read as "just autism" instead of as pain, neuroinflammation, catatonia, or seizure activity. Inside these families, profound autism arrives with company: Whitney on tuberous sclerosis complex, Lydia on type 1 diabetes, Heather on SYNGAP1-related disorder, Jillian on PANS/PANDAS, Erica C. on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Elena on Len...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Autism Confidential?
Autism Confidential is hosted by Jill Escher and Amy Lutz. Its publicly listed emails are info@ncsautism.org and autismconfidentialpodcast@gmail.com. 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 Confidential?
The publicly listed emails for Autism Confidential: info@ncsautism.org and autismconfidentialpodcast@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Autism Confidential have?
Podseeker estimates Autism Confidential reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Autism Confidential?
Autism Confidential typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recognized leaders or public-facing experts in severe/profound autism (nonprofit executives, systems/navigation professionals, prominent autism educators/advocates, authors, and subject-matter writers), ideally with credible lived experience or direct operational involvement (policy, healthcare access, crisis services, or intervention evaluation). Common among recent guests: Lead roles in autism-focused organizations (e.g., nonprofit CEO/President); Board or leadership positions with autism advocacy nonprofits; Authorship of autism-related platforms (Substack/blogs/books) and/or high visibility media presence. Recent guests include Jonathan Machnee, Eileen Lamb, and Arzu Forough.
How hard is it to get booked on Autism Confidential?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Autism Confidential cover?
Recent episodes cover Autism, Disability, Care, Ethics, and Healthcare. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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