Skip to Content

Presenter Michael Blastland is behind this thoughtful series looking at the eight-fold rise in the number of people who have been diagnosed as autistic in recent years and what this rise means. 

Without being dismissive about the number of people seeking a diagnosis, he looks at the gatekeepers and the latest research that has changed the criteria for a diagnosis. A challenge is that whilst some psychiatric diagnoses, such as depression and anxiety, relies upon the testimony from the patient, autism diagnoses rely historically on a doctor making observations.

Listen here.

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Podcast Rex

Christiane Amanpour Opens Up About Living with Ovarian Cancer in New Podcast Interview

The CNN anchor joins her oncologist Dr. Angela George for a candid and emotional conversation on Changing the Ovarian Cancer Story.

October 24, 2025

Recommendation Engine: Coining It

Plus Ben Shephard and Joel Dommett start a business

October 16, 2025