{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/6a622995562e3ad886f27bd9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Autism Help: Fibromyalgia and Autism","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/1784817728455-e239c858-e7b1-42ef-974b-cf724702bae8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Autism Help</em>, Heather McKay is joined by PhD researcher Helen Johnston to explore the relationship between autism and fibromyalgia, a condition that affects many autistic people but remains under-recognised.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they discuss what fibromyalgia is, how it develops, the challenges of diagnosis, and the latest research into the condition. The conversation offers valuable insight into an area of health that deserves greater awareness within the autistic community.</p><p><br></p><p>Helen Johnston welcomes enquiries about her research and can be contacted at <a href=\"mailto:Helen.johnston-4@postgrad.plymouth.ac.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Helen.johnston-4@postgrad.plymouth.ac.uk</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p><em>Autism Help</em> is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. The views expressed are based on the host's knowledge and lived experience. If you have questions about your health, treatment, or legal circumstances, please seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧&nbsp;<em>Autism help </em>is available on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXhqtffSfmJrGm5zHANCQ?si=942babd82d7443f4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/late-diagnosis-club/id1847627224\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>, and all major platforms.</p><p>🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at <a href=\"http://autisticcultureplus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AutisticCulturePlus.com</a></p><p>🌐 Visit<a href=\"http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><a href=\"https://acpn.base44.app/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.autisticculturepodcastnetwork.com</a></p><p>📲 Follow us on Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @autisticculturepodcast</a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Podcast Network"}