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AFI: Autism and Financial Independence

AFI: Autism and Financial Independence

By: David Scothern and Darren Scothern
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Summary

AFI is the podcast exploring the intersection of autism and financial independence.

Financial wellbeing matters to everyone. Yet autistic people are significantly more likely than the wider population to experience unemployment, underemployment and financial insecurity, with profound consequences for independence, health, and quality of life.

Hosts Darren and David Scothern are two working-class autistic men who have experienced financial hardship firsthand. Together, they explore financial concepts which many autistic people may feel excluded from or intimidated by.

Whether you're autistic, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in personal finance and financial independence, AFI offers thoughtful discussion, practical ideas and a fresh perspective on living a more stable, fulfilling, and financially secure life.

We are not selling financial products or services. We are two autistic guys making sense of a world in which many autistic people are financially marginalised.

You can also find David and Darren at their respective blogs, davidscothern.com, and autisticwriter.com.

2026 David Scothern and Darren Scothern Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Episode 23: Timing The Stock Market

    Episode 23: Timing The Stock Market
    Nov 12 2026

    In Episode 23: David talks us through why trying to time the stock market might not be the best idea you’ve ever had.

    A note from Darren and David

    Darren and David do not sell, promote, or endorse any financial services or products. Nothing discussed on the podcast should be taken as personal financial advice.

    Blog Links

    David: davidscothern.com

    Darren: autisticwriter.com

    Facebook Page

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593076251704

    If you're struggling financially

    Help is available:

    StepChange is a UK charity providing free debt advice and solutions: https://www.stepchange.org/

    Citizens Advice also provides advice and guidance on debt and money: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 22: The Autism and The Autism

    Episode 22: The Autism and The Autism
    Nov 10 2026

    In Episode 22: Darren explains how different theoretical concepts of autism are driving a wedge between the autistic community and parts of the wider autism community, and suggests how we might resolve that.

    A note from Darren and David

    Darren and David do not sell, promote, or endorse any financial services or products. Nothing discussed on the podcast should be taken as personal financial advice.

    Blog Links

    David: davidscothern.com

    Darren: autisticwriter.com

    Facebook Page

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593076251704

    If you're struggling financially

    Help is available:

    StepChange is a UK charity providing free debt advice and solutions: https://www.stepchange.org/

    Citizens Advice also provides advice and guidance on debt and money: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 21: Why You Should Pay Yourself First

    Episode 21: Why You Should Pay Yourself First
    Nov 6 2026

    In Episode 21: David talks through what it really means to “pay yourself first,” why it matters, and pitfalls to avoid… but only after Darren explains why it’s been a rough week for autism in the media and on social media.

    A note from Darren and David

    Darren and David do not sell, promote, or endorse any financial services or products. Nothing discussed on the podcast should be taken as personal financial advice.

    Blog Links

    David: davidscothern.com

    Darren: autisticwriter.com

    Facebook Page

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593076251704

    If you're struggling financially

    Help is available:

    StepChange is a UK charity providing free debt advice and solutions: https://www.stepchange.org/

    Citizens Advice also provides advice and guidance on debt and money: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 16 mins
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