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Cover image - Launching Neurodivergent Careers, with Hilary Kokenda of Zavikon | EDB 296

Launching Neurodivergent Careers, with Hilary Kokenda of Zavikon | EDB 296

VIDEO - Zavikon COO Hilary Kokenda discusses their work creating and facilitating career opportunities...
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Cover image - Sharing Neurodiverse Journeys, with Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 146

Sharing Neurodiverse Journeys, with Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 146

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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Cover image - Compassion: The Ultimate Antidote

Compassion: The Ultimate Antidote

Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the difference compassion can make during parenting...
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Cover image - Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249

Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249

(VIDEO - 32 mins) Dr. Eric Endlich discusses his work helping neurodivergent students find...
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Cover image - I Don’t Understand You…Here’s How You Can Help

Autism & Communication: I Don’t Understand You… Here’s How You Can Help

Autism self-advocate Kim Lew offers tips for avoiding miscommunication with people on the spectrum....
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Cover image - Autism and dynamic assessment

Autism & Dynamic Assessment

Self-advocates and therapist Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW explores the methods used to diagnose autism, and...
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Cover image - Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273

Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273

VIDEO - Dr. Janice Ryan shares how awareness of sensory issues improves therapy for...
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Cover image - Navigating Priorities | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 145

Navigating Priorities | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 145

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts catch up...
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Cover image - "How I Became a Birdwatcher" by Zachary Hoaglund | DB Speakers Bureau

“How I Became a Birdwatcher” by Zachary Hoaglund | DB Speakers Bureau

VIDEO - Different Brains intern and autism self-advocate Zachary Hoaglund shares his birdwatching experiences...
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Cover image - Diagnosis Journeys | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 144

Diagnosis Journeys | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 144

AUDIO - We are continuing our look back at some of our wonderful previous...
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Cover image - Growing Up with ADHD & Autism

Growing Up with ADHD & Autism

Different Brains intern and self-advocate Emily Steinbach shares her experiences with ADHD and autism....
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Cover image - A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling

A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling

Jules Haden shares her journey to identifying as neurodivergent....
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Cover image - The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’

The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’

Wendy Lyman discusses the challenges her truth-telling neurodivergent son has coming to terms with...
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Cover image - Working Together for the Autism Community, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 290

Working Together for the Autism Community, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 290

VIDEO - UM-NSU CARD's Dr. Michael Alessandri shares the importance of organization partnerships in...
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Cover image - All About Advocacy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 143

All About Advocacy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 143

AUDIO - We reflect on the advocacy experiences of previous guests, including Jennifer Cook,...
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Cover image - My Journey Into Asperger’s

My Journey Into Asperger’s: Self-Advocating in South Africa

South African self-advocate and coach Rian Pelati shares his journey towards a diagnosis of...
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Cover image - Learning About Service Dogs

Learning About Service Dogs

Self-advocate Laura Hamilton explores different kinds of service dogs, and how they are trained...
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Cover image - How COVID Changed Autism Services, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 289

How COVID Changed Autism Services, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 289

VIDEO - UM-NSU CARD's Dr. Michael Alessandri discusses how the COVID19 pandemic forced autism...
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Cover image - Navigating Autism Acceptance Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 127

Navigating Autism Acceptance Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 127

(AUDIO - 24 mins) hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss tips to...
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Cover image - Fostering Positive Development on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. J. Trocchio, Dr. L. Moyano & Y. Mora-Perea | EDB 278

Fostering Positive Development on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. J. Trocchio, Dr. L. Moyano & Y. Mora-Perea | EDB 278

VIDEO - Positive Development’s Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Dr. Lina Moyano & Yomayra Mora-Perea share...
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Cover image - Loving Your Place On The Spectrum, with Jude Morrow | EDB 258

Loving Your Place On The Spectrum, with Jude Morrow | EDB 258

(VIDEO - 31 minutes) Irish autistic self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to...
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Cover image - What We Lose When We Make Them Choose: To self-identify or not?

Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?

Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify...
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Cover image - Autism & Sleep, with Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238

Autism & Sleep, with Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238

(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Vanderbilt University’s Dr. Beth Malow discusses sleep challenges on the...
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Cover image - We Need Diverse Books, with Alaina Lavoie | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 142

We Need Diverse Books, with Alaina Lavoie | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 142

AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate and...
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Cover image - Autism Surf Therapy in Australia | W.I.N.

Autism Surf Therapy in Australia | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be talking about how surf therapy is improving...
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Cover image - Becoming an “AUntrepreneur”, with Toni Boucher | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 119

Becoming an “AUntrepreneur”, with Toni Boucher | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 119

(AUDIO - 35 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Why The Social Model of Disability Is Better Than the Medical Model of Disability

Why I Think The Social Model of Disability Is Better Than the Medical Model

Autism self-advocate Rebecca Witonsky discusses why she thinks the social model of disability is...
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Cover image - “Autism Is Not a Crime” with Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver | EDB 269

“Autism Is Not a Crime” with Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver | EDB 269

(VIDEO - 30 mins) Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver discusses his work helping autistic individuals...
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Cover image - How One Autistic Musician is Giving Back | W.I.N.

How One Autistic Musician is Giving Back | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be sharing the story of one teen on...
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Cover image - A Season for Tea: Contemplation and Closure

A Season for Tea: Contemplation and Closure

Autism self-advocates Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW discusses how contemplative moments drinking tea helped him reach...
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Cover image - The Autistic Guide to Adventure, with Allie Mason | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 141

The Autistic Guide to Adventure, with Allie Mason | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 141

AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with author and autism self-advocate...
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Cover image - Els for Autism: Creating Lifelong Resources for the Neurodivergent, with Dr Erin Brooker Lozott | EDB 287

Els for Autism: Creating Lifelong Resources for the Neurodivergent w/ Dr Erin Brooker Lozott | EDB 287

VIDEO - Els for Autism's Dr. Erin Brooker Lozott shares their work supporting all...
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cover image - Autistic People in Military Service

Autistic People in Military Service

Canadian self-advocate Aaron Bouma shares how people with autism are overlooked for military service,...
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Cover image - Autism & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 140

Autism & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, with Sarah M. Pennington | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 140

AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism & body-focused repetitive...
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Cover image - 2022 in Review: Towards an Inclusive Society | EDB 285

2022 in Review: Towards an Inclusive Society, w/ Dr. Angelique Harris, David Geslak, Dr. Jennie Trocchio & more | EDB 285

VIDEO - In this second year-in-review episode, we are going to hear from neurodiversity...
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Cover image - Masking or Camouflaging: An Autistic Self-Advocate Dialogue

Masking or Camouflaging: An Autistic Self-Advocate Dialogue

Autism self-advocates Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW and Lisa Morgan M.Ed. CAS discuss the causes and...
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Cover image - Autism in 2023 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 139

Autism in 2023 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 139

Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for...
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Cover image - 2022 in Review: Advice from Self-Advocates, Featuring Jude Morrow, Be a Moise, Tom Oliver, Jhillika Kumar & more | EDB 284

2022 in Review: Advice from Self-Advocates, w/ Jude Morrow, Tom Oliver, Jhillika Kumar & more | EDB 284

In this first year-in-review episode, we hear from a handful of the amazing neurodivergent...
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Cover image - Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, with Diane Gould | EDB 268

Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, with Diane Gould | EDB 268

(VIDEO - 30 mins) PDA North America founder Diane Gould discusses the “Pathological Demand...
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Cover image - Overcoming Barriers to Therapy Access, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 138

Overcoming Barriers to Therapy Access, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 138

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back...
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Cover image - Career Advisement for the Neurodivergent, with Beacon College's Dr. James Williams | EDB 283

Career Advisement for the Neurodivergent, with Beacon College’s Dr. James Williams | EDB 283

VIDEO - Autism self-advocate / Beacon College’s Director of Career Advisement Dr. James Williams...
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Cover image - Creativity & Autism, with Samantha Gibb | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 137

Creativity & Autism, with Samantha Gibb | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 137

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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Cover image - Navigating a Neurodiverse Household, with Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282

Navigating a Neurodiverse Household, with Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282

VIDEO - ADHD self-advocate, autism mom, cognitive specialist, and parenting coach Bea Moise shares...
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Cover image - Why I Don‘t Tell People I Have Asperger’s

Why I Don‘t Tell People I Have Asperger’s

Different Brains interns and autistic self-advocate Bailey Bender shares why she feels functioning labels...
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Thanksgiving 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 136

Thanksgiving 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 136

AUDIO - In this episode pre-holiday mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Mentra: Creating a Neurodiversity Employment Network, w/ Jhillika Kumar | EDB 281

Mentra: Creating a Neurodiversity Employment Network, w/ Jhillika Kumar | EDB 281

VIDEO - Mentra CEO & co-founder Jhillika Kumar discusses their work creating a platform...
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Cover image — Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis

Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis

Different Brains intern Noah Tenney describes his life before knowing of his Asperger's Syndrome...
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Cover image - Catching Up | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 135

Catching Up | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 135

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts catch up...
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Cover image - What I Wish I Knew When I Began Raising an Autistic Child

What I Wish I Knew When I Began Raising an Autistic Child

Podcaster and autism mom Jessica Kidwell shares things she wish knew when she began...
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Cover image - Voting! | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 98

Voting! | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 98

(AUDIO - 17 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276

Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276

VIDEO - Developmental therapist Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how DRBI therapy can help autistic...
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Cover image - Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275

Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275

VIDEO - Stanford University student & researcher Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA discusses why doctors...
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Cover image - Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265

Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265

(VIDEO - 40 mins) David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux discuss the importance of physical...
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Cover image - Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.

Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.

VIDEO - This week, we’ll be covering the story of a young man on...
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Cover image - A Conversation With Autienelle, with Lauren Melissa Ellzey | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 134

A Conversation With Autienelle, with Lauren Melissa Ellzey | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 134

AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autistic self-advocate, social justice...
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Cover image - Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261

Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261

(VIDEO - 20 mins) Self-advocate Andrew Arboe discusses his work helping other autistic individuals...
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Cover image - Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity

Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity

Self-advocate Ross Edelstein discusses the concept of "cultural special education", and how it can...
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Cover image - Why I consider myself ‘differently-abled’ — not disabled

Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled

Autism, OCD, and ADHD self-advocate Jordan O’Kelley shares why he sees neurodiversity as a...
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Cover image - Autistic Masking in College, with Esperanza Padilla | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 133

Autistic Masking in College, with Esperanza Padilla | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 133

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss masking...
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Cover image - Autistic Artist Creates Amazing Drawing of Montreal | W.I.N.

Autistic Artist Creates Amazing Drawing of Montreal | W.I.N.

VIDEO - We cover the story of artist Casey Vormer, who decided to take...
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Cover image - Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking

Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking

Speech-Lang. Pathologist Staci Neustadt and retired OT & self-advocate Susan Golubock discuss a new...
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Cover image - The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards a More Kind Future

The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards a More Kind Future

Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses how technology may help people communicate their...
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Cover image - Autism & Eating Disorders, with Brenda Grund | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 132

Autism & Eating Disorders, with Brenda Grund | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 132

(AUDIO - 36 minutes) Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism...
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Cover image - Mentoring | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 131

Mentoring | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 131

(AUDIO - 27 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Joshua's Path: Careers for Neurodivergent Adults, with Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259

Joshua’s Path: Careers for Neurodivergent Adults, with Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259

(VIDEO - 23mins) Sam Salver of JFS Broward discusses how their Joshua’s Path program...
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Cover image - Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, w/ Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270

Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270

(VIDEO - 33mins) Beacon College’s president Dr. George Hagerty & director of their Center...
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Cover image - Fighting and Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series

Fighting and Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 62 mins) Explore tips for fighting and preventing burnout with Dr. Marsha...
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Cover image - Advocating for Autism & Women, with Jennifer Cook | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 130

Advocating for Autism & Women, with Jennifer Cook | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 130

(AUDIO - 43 minutes) Haley and Dr. Butts speak with self-advocate & author Jennifer...
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Cover image - Autistic Peer To Peer Support, with Katie Oswald | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 129

Autistic Peer To Peer Support, with Katie Oswald | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 129

(AUDIO - 38 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD

An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD

Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores the concepts of "Internal Family Systems", and...
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Cover image - OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers

OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers

Autism mom and OCASG founder Judi Uttal discusses their work helping autistic college students...
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Cover image - Autistic Identity, with Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 128

Autistic Identity, with Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 128

(AUDIO - 47 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”....
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Cover image - Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes "World's Strongest Man" | W.I.N.

Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes “World’s Strongest Man” | W.I.N.

(VIDEO - 1min 36sec) We cover the story of Tom Stoltman, who says the...
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Cover image - Neurodiversity-Affirming Student Support, with Katrina Martin, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 126

Neurodiversity-Affirming Student Support, with Katrina Martin, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 126

(AUDIO - 29 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Katrina Martin...
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Cover image - Autism & Masking

Autism & Masking

Self-advocate Robert Schmus discusses why masking can be harmful to autistic individuals....
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Cover image - Neurodiversity and Grieving

Neurodiversity and Grieving

Parenting Coach, Cognitive Specialist, and Autism mom Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS. discusses the processing...
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Cover image - Autistic Girls & Camouflaging

Autistic Girls & Camouflaging

Nicola Heady looks at the phenomena of "camouflaging" in girls with autism, and the...
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Cover image - Neurodivergent Parenting, with Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 125

Neurodivergent Parenting, with Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 125

(AUDIO - 37 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Board-Certified Cognitive...
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Cover image - Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM

Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM

Autistic self-advocate Christiana Koch discusses her journey in finding fulfillment and a career outside...
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