Afternoona Asks | Being an Autism Ally with KDrama pointers

We're back with another Afternoona Asks ND episode. We recorded this episode during Autism Awareness month in April so thought it would be a good chance to revisit some of our favourite KDramas to guide us on how to be a good ally for Neurodivergency. Join us as we give insight into why autistic people often find Autism Awareness month difficult and the ways you could support them - all year around!

Notes from the show:

Previous episodes covered in this show:
Extraordinary Attorney Woo Part 1 (with Sarah) and Part 2 (with J & Franzi)
Suspicious Partner
It's Ok to Not Be Ok
Semantic Error/Light On Me

Advert on World Down's Syndrome Day

To read more on the specific Autistic Black experience, J recommends: "Autistic and Black - Our experiences of growth, progress and empowerment" by Kala Allen Omeiza

Sensory social cards - Sensory overload cards

Further reading on Spoon theory

A Manifesto for Allies Adopting an Acceptance Approach to Autism - Dr Melanie Heyworth

What is Afternoona Asks?

Annyeonghaseyo! We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge.

We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US.

Afternoona Asks ND:
Quirky, partly queer and quite late diagnosed, we are the Afternoona Asks ND (neurodivergent) squad - Sarah, J and Fran.
J is Canadian bringing up her ND family in Australia and is late diagnosed autistic.
Fran hails from Germany and is ADHD/Autistic.
Sarah is a British Chinese and part of a mixed NT/ND family.
We're here for straight talk, standing up for representation, breaking down stereotypes and challenging ableist perceptions.
If you've want to explore the Autistic and/or ADHD experience via Korean and other Asian dramas you've come to the right place.
We're here to discuss all kinds of neurodivergencies with a dose of scientific research and our own lived experience sprinkled on top.

Join us as we delve into the details and societal context of the dramas we all love!