{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/660030ee8d6ad80016ba0381/671fb88a9b2f915baeadde8c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Autistic women and late diagnosis with Clara Törnvall","description":"<p>This series we are spilling the tea on topics that affect our health and well-being from the extra-ordinary women that are raising their voices for positive change</p><p>Today we are thrilled to be spilling the tea with our guest Clara Törnvall an inspiring advocate for neurodiversity. Clara has been a journalist and producer since the early 2000's. </p><p>Her first book, The Autists, women on the spectrum is a memoir that was written after her diagnosis of autism at the age of 42. </p><p>Clara chats to us about her latest book, The Autists Guide To The Galaxy, which is a playful guide to understanding the world of neurotypical people which flips the usual script about neurodivergence. </p><p>Join us as we explore the galaxy through Clara's eyes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It’s a reading week for our Book Collective this week. We are reading chapters&nbsp;13-19&nbsp;of our new book for series 11, All Fours by Miranda July. You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It’s&nbsp;another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a thought for the week.</p><p>So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea!&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast</a></p><p>Your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can watch the unedited interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Clara Törnvall:</strong></p><p><strong>Books:</strong></p><p>•&nbsp;The Autists: Women on The Spectrum.&nbsp;</p><p>•&nbsp;The Autists Guide to the Galaxy: Navigating the world of ‘normal’ people.&nbsp;</p><p>Published by Scribe UK</p><p><strong>I:</strong>&nbsp;@claratornvall</p><p><strong>W:&nbsp;</strong>www.claratornvall.com</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Jinty Sheerin and Lou Hockings-Thompson"}