Angela returns to the studio to join Simon for another edition of This Week in Autistic Culture, the Sunday magazine show from the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.

This week, we discuss the importance of water safety as new research highlights the increased risk of drowning among autistic children during the summer months. We also explore an inspiring new free sign language app created by a former Disney animator, designed to make learning ASL more accessible through interactive animation.

Looking ahead across the network, we celebrate the launch of Info Dump, a brand-new podcast dedicated to the joy of autistic special interests, beginning with an episode all about Doctor Who. We also preview new episodes of Mindful Mondays, Theatrically Authentic, Creative Becoming, Regulation Station, Neuro Complex Creative, Two Mics, No Masking, The Neurodivergent Experience, Autism Help, Under the Lights, and an Autistic Culture Podcast Rewind exploring why Pokémon has become such an enduring autistic special interest.

Plus, we share community news, including autism-friendly race days, a new communication app from Stimpunks, and a forthcoming book on navigating change and uncertainty as a neurodivergent adult.

Whether you're catching up on the latest stories, discovering a new favourite podcast, or connecting with the wider autistic community, we're glad you're here.

This Week’s Topics

• Autistic children drown at alarming rates ‑ swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives
• ‘Frozen’ animator launches an interactive ASL learning app and vows to keep it free forever

Books & research

• Dealing with Change, Loss and the Unexpected: A Practical Guide for Neurodivergent Adults by Hannah Louise Belcher

Events

• Autism in Racing Events (UK)

Creator updates

• Cavendish Card - ways of shaping the space around real needs instead of asking people to hide them.

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