Aces Up Your Sleeve
Join Kade and Sabrina, two a-spec autistic therapists, and their special guests as they help you navigate relationships.
Episodes
19 episodes
Neurodivergent Flirting Skills
Need to brush up on your Neurodivergent Flirting Skills? Flirting can feel like a complex game with no clear rules, especially in the context of modern dating. In the latest episode of the Aces Up Your Sleeve podcast, we explore the nuances of ...
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Episode 17
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32:59
Autistic Millennials
Whether you’re a millennial or not, you may be wondering why so many millennials are suddenly realizing they’re autistic! We attempt to answer that, as well as provide insight about autistic millennials in general and what similarities we have ...
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Episode 16
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31:19
Mixed Neurotype Relationships with Kyle Rutherford
We're joined this week by Kyle Rutherford, LMFT-Associate, a therapist, a partner in a neurodiverse relationship, and a proud ADHDer & HSP! He specializes in working with neurodiverse relationship constellations in Austin, TX and online for...
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Episode 15
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34:01
Autistic Supervisors
We discussed being autistic at work in this episode! How do you move up the corporate ladder? Should you even try? What makes a good supervisor? We share our tips and tricks for supervising people, carving out roles that work with your strength...
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Episode 14
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30:39
Community for Autistic Therapists
We’re letting you in on a little known secret: Where to find autistic therapists and community! It shouldn’t be a secret but it’s tough to know where to look to find others like yourself- and us. We discuss the importance of community, tips to ...
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Episode 13
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32:07
Autistic Parenting & PDA with B Lourenco
For Episode 12, we're joined by B Lourenco, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, to discuss the complexities of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and its impact on parenting and relationships. We explored the nuances of PDA, the challenges fac...
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Episode 12
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52:21
Autism and Gift Exchanges
Just in time for a couple of holidays, we’re talking all about being autistic and giving & receiving gifts! If you’re someone who struggles with giving the “right” reaction to presents or with knowing what gifts to get people, you’ll find s...
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Episode 11
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37:25
Adult Autism Assessments
We made it to episode 10! We've been asked to talk about how to prepare (emotionally) for an autism assessment and the results, so we're giving you our favorite tips. We also cover how to prepare yourself for potential second opinions and how t...
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Episode 10
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32:51
Am I Autistic, Kinky, or Demisexual?
Are you ready to talk about demisexuality? We’re helping listeners explore whether or not they may be autistic, demisexual and/or kinky! We debunk the “pillar” of a romantic relationship, talk about the impacts of autistic masking on desire and...
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Episode 9
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38:00
Autistic Medical Challenges with Olivia Belknap
Join Sabrina, Kade, and our guest Olivia Belknap, AMFT, as we discuss autistic medical challenges, medical self-advocacy, and more! Many of us are more sensitive to meds, need support conveying what we mean to providers, struggle with providers...
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Episode 8
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36:31
Surviving Holiday Family Dynamics
In the 7th episode of the Aces Up Your Sleeve podcast, we discuss the complexities of Family Meal Time, especially for folks with dietary restrictions and sensory needs. We’re highlighting the importance of self-advocacy, communication, and set...
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Episode 7
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39:00
Autistic Dating with Jamie Roberts
You may know her as the neurodivergent teen expert, but today we’re joined by Jamie Roberts, LMFT, talking about all things dating! We cover how to pick a dating app and how to deal with the exhaustion that comes with engaging on the apps, givi...
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Episode 6
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44:24
Competing Sensory Needs
Our fifth episode is all about navigating Competing Sensory Needs! Neurodivergent sensory needs are real and valid - so how do we support each other when ours all differ? We’ll be sharing about the importance of compromise, strategic communicat...
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Episode 5
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37:18
Bullies & Social Burnout
We cover what autistic teens and kids can do to respond to bullying, how we handle insults, what you can do as a therapist or parent/guardian, and more! Autistic folks often get bullied and it’s hard to know how to fight back- but we need to kn...
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Episode 4
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35:24
Am I Asexual or Autistic?
It’s time for our third episode: Am I Asexual or Autistic? We’re answering some questions about how to know if you’re “asexual or just autistic” - and the answers might surprise you! We give tips on how to explore your sexuality and we normaliz...
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Episode 3
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27:53
Coping with Seasonal Transitions
Oops! I did a mistake and uploaded the Upping the Ante bonus content instead of the regular episode this week, we're all fixed now but if you think you listened to this episode it's time to listen again! Welcome to our second episod...
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Episode 2
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31:35
Autistic Baggage
Check out our first episode: Autistic Baggage! That’s a literal title; today we’re exploring backpacks, purses, and plushies. We talk about the benefits of backpacks, stigma around carrying your comfort items with you in public, and the connect...
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Episode 1
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36:24