Autism & Executive Function Demystified : Part 2 w/ Robin Tate
From Neuro FM by Jeremy Rochford
February 13, 2026 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 92
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of executive function for late-diagnosed autistics and offers practical strategies for support and understanding in relationships.
In Part 2, Jeremy Rochford and Robin Tate move from understanding executive function to living with it—what changes after the “aha” moment fades and real life still demands consistency. They explore the emotional whiplash many late-diagnosed autistics experience once they finally have language for their wiring, but still find themselves missing deadlines, stalling on simple tasks, or shutting down under pressure. Rather than framing this as failure, they unpack why executive function challenges are context-dependent—shaped by stress, energy, sensory load, and relational safety—and why progress rarely looks linear. The focus shifts from “Why can’t I just do the thing?” to “What conditions help me do the thing more often?” The conversation gets practical and relational. Jeremy and Robin outline how to build supportive systems that work with neurodivergent wiring instead of against it—external scaffolding, realistic pacing, clear agreements with partners, and repair when systems break down. They also address the relational impact: how mismatched expectations, unspoken resentment, and chronic over-functioning can creep into neurodiverse relationships when executive function struggles…
People in this episode
Host: Jeremy Rochford
Guest: Robin Tate
Topics covered
- executive function
- autism
- neurodiversity
- emotional challenges
- support systems
- relationships
Keywords
- autism
- executive function
- neurodivergent
- support systems
- emotional whiplash
- self-judgment
- skill-building
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