Aces Up Your Sleeve
Join Kade and Sabrina, two a-spec autistic therapists, and their special guests as they help you navigate relationships.
Episodes
12 episodes
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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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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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:24