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Cover image - Autism & Fandom, with Kelly Coons | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 124

Autism & Fandom, with Kelly Coons | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 124

(AUDIO - 46 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.

Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.

(VIDEO - 1min 54sec) In this episode, we’ll be finding out about an autistic...
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Cover image - Cognitive Distortions | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 123

Cognitive Distortions | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 123

(AUDIO - 28 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the psychological phenomena...
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Cover image - Autism & Yoga: "Settling For" vs. "Settling In"

Autism, Perfectionism, and Yoga: “Settling For” vs. “Settling In”

Sean Inderbitzen and his friend Bibs explore ways yoga and mindfulness can help autistic...
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Cover image- Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, with Broward Center for the Performing Arts' Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257

Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, with Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257

(VIDEO - 21 mins) Broward Center’s Gustavo Padrino discusses their sensory-friendly performances for the...
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Cover image - Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum

Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum

Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores some of the challenges of dating as an...
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Cover image - Autism in 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 122

Autism in 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 122

(AUDIO - 29 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think...
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Cover image - Neurodiversity in Israel, with Jacki Edry | EDB 256

Neurodiversity in Israel, with Jacki Edry | EDB 256

(VIDEO - 27mins) Author and self-advocate Jacki Edry discusses neurodiversity acceptance & inclusion in...
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Cover image - Young Autistic Adult Independence | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 121

Young Autistic Adult Independence | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 121

(AUDIO - 34 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss independence for young...
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Cover image - Autism & PTSD, with Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254

Autism & PTSD, with Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254

(VIDEO - 24 mins) Therapist and self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen discusses PTSD on the autism...
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Cover image - Autism Dad Creates Sensory-Friendly Haunted House | WIN

Autism Dad Creates Sensory-Friendly Haunted House | WIN

(VIDEO - 1min 37sec) In this episode, we cover an autism and sensory-friendly haunted...
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Cover image - Autism and Dating | DB Speaker Series

Autism and Dating | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 78 mins) Dating and relationship tips from ASD self-advocates Amy Gravino, Morénike...
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Cover image - Demystifying Therapy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 118

Demystifying Therapy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 118

(AUDIO - 30 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services

Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services

Behavioral health clinician and autism self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen outlines how to advocate for more...
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Cover image - Defining Neurodiversity, with Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 117

Defining Neurodiversity, with Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 117

(31 minutes) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed....
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Cover image - Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Siena Castellon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 116

Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Siena Castellon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 116

(AUDIO - 40 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students

Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students

Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students....
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Cover image - Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety...
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Cover image - Uncertainty | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 115

Uncertainty | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 115

(AUDIO - 30 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - The US Autism Association, with Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246

The US Autism Association, with Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246

(VIDEO - 19 mins) Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman shares how the US Autism Association...
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Cover image - The Autism Full Employment Act, w/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245

The Autism Full Employment Act, w/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245

(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Lou Vismara & Michael Bernick discuss autism employment....
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Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism

Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand...
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Cover image - Why Don't Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why...
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Cover image - Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 114

Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 114

(AUDIO - 37 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Not Weird, Just Autistic, with J.R. Reed | EDB 242

Not Weird, Just Autistic, with J.R. Reed | EDB 242

(VIDEO - 22 mins) J.R. Reed shares his journey to becoming an autism self-advocate...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:

Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Cover image - Tech Company Has Put 10,000 People With Autism to Work | WIN

Tech Company Has Put 10,000 People With Autism to Work | WIN

(VIDEO - 2min) In this episode, we’ll be heading over to Phoenix, Arizona, where...
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Cover image - Accommodations for Neurodivergent Lawyers, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 113

Accommodations for Neurodivergent Lawyers, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 113

(AUDIO - 35 mins) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:

JR, autism self-advocate, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Haley’s Journey With Autism

Haley Moss, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism

Noah, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Cover image - Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan | EDB 227

Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227

(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses the developing of gender identity and...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey

Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism

Kim H, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and...
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cover image - Helping Underserved Communities, with Camille Proctor | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 106

Helping Underserved Communities, with Camille Proctor | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 106

(AUDIO - 47 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the show...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:

Ray, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Cover image - Autism on the Job: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace | DB Speaker Series

Autism on the Job: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 75 mins) Workplace tips from Google's Tim Goldstein & Patricia Li, Autism...
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Employment for the Neurodiverse, w/ Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and more | EDB 128

Employment for the Neurodiverse, with Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and more | EDB 128

(21 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman explores the topic of finding employment...
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Cover image - Autism on the Job, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 111

Autism on the Job, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 111

(AUDIO - 45 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back to the...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack R’s Story

Zack R, 23, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic & how...
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Cover image - Different & The Same: Empowering Autistic Children Through Learning

Different & The Same: Empowering Autistic Children Through Learning

Celest Austin, MD, PhD shares how helping her sister with autism learn led to...
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Cover image - Embracing Neurodivergence and Becoming a Constant Self-Advocate

Embracing Neurodivergence & Becoming a Constant Self-Advocate

J.R Reed discusses how he embraced his autism diagnosis, and why self-advocacy is so...
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Cover image - From Autism Ally to Accomplice, with Jacklyn Googins | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 110

From Autism Ally to Autism Accomplice, with Jacklyn Googins | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 110

(AUDIO - 36 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - "My Passion for Movies & Filmmaking" by Zachary Hoaglund | DB Speaker Bureau

“My Passion for Movies & Filmmaking” by Zachary Hoaglund | DB Speaker Bureau

(VIDEO - 10 mins) Different Brains intern and autism self-advocate Zachary Hoaglund discusses how...
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Cover image - The Autistic OT, with Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 109

The Autistic OT, with Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 109

(AUDIO - 53 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Autism and Me: Life on the Spectrum

Self-advocate, Noah Najjar discuses his life with Autism and talks about the positive side...
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Cover image - Autism & The Special Olympics, with Kim Hing | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 108

Autism & The Special Olympics, with Kim Hing | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 108

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the autism...
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Cover image - Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, with Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224

Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, with Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224

(VIDEO - 34 minutes) Dr. Alexis Bitting discusses gender diversity in the neurodiverse....
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Cover image - Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism & Invention, with Simon Baron-Cohen | EDB 232

Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism & Invention, with Simon Baron-Cohen | EDB 232

(VIDEO - 35 minutes) Psychologist and author Simon Baron-Cohen discusses the connection between autism...
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Cover image - Motherhood On The Autism Spectrum, with Carly Fulgham | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 107

Motherhood On The Autism Spectrum, with Carly Fulgham | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 107

(AUDIO - 46 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Autism, Thomas Szasz, and “The Myth of Mental Illness”

Autism, Thomas Szasz, and “The Myth of Mental Illness”

Autism self-advocate Danny Taylor-Smith looks at how the theories of Dr. Thomas Szasz influenced...
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Cover image - Exercise & Autism, with Mark Fleming | EDB 231

Exercise & Autism, with Mark Fleming | EDB 231

(VIDEO - 28 mins) Autism self-advocate and personal trainer Mark Fleming discusses the importance...
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Cover image - Advocating Neurodiversity During COVID-19, with Jude Morrow | EDB 230

Advocating Neurodiversity During COVID-19, with Jude Morrow | EDB 230

(VIDEO - 19 minutes) Irish autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to...
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Cover image - Autism in 2021 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 105

Autism in 2021 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 105

(AUDIO - 19 mins) In this New Years mini-episode,Haley and Dr. Butts discuss what...
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Cover image - Autism Awareness is Great. Now it's Time for Autism Acceptance

Autism Awareness is Great. Now it’s Time for Autism Acceptance.

Writer and self-advocate J.R. Reed discusses why both awareness and acceptance of autism is...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael’s Journey With Autism

Michael, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Cover image - Gift-Giving on the Spectrum, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 104

Gift-Giving on the Spectrum, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 104

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Cultivating Thankfulness | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 103

Cultivating Thankfulness | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 103

(AUDIO - 24 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Autism Awareness in Health Care, with Sandra Dennis & Silvia Gil | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 102

Autism Awareness in Health Care, with Sandra Dennis & Silvia Gil | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 102

(AUDIO - 25 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Autism & COVID-19, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 218

Autism & COVID-19, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 218

(VIDEO - 17 minutes) Autism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips...
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Transitions & How to Deal With Them On The Autism Spectrum

Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses common challenges with transitions, and shares the tools he...
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Cover image - Self-Advocacy: Catina’s Way, with Catina Burkett | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 101

Self-Advocacy: Catina’s Way, with Catina Burkett | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 101

(AUDIO - 52 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 8: Jeff Snyder

Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 8: Jeff Snyder

(13 minutes) In this episode, Dr. April Lisbon speaks with self-advocate Jeff Snyder. Jeff...
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Cover image - Michael Moreno's Presentation | DB Speaker Bureau

Michael Moreno’s Presentation | DB Speaker Bureau

(VIDEO - 7 mins) Different Brains intern and autism self-advocate Michael Moreno discusses his...
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Cover image - UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Becomes 1st In Florida To Receive Autism-Friendly Designation

UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Becomes 1st In Florida To Receive Autism-Friendly Designation

(VIDEO - 1min 37sec) This week we will be discussing how UHealth Jackson Urgent...
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Cover image - A Chat With Dr. Temple Grandin | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 100

A Chat With Dr. Temple Grandin | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 100

(AUDIO - 42 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Stress in People with Autism: How it Manifests and How I Cope with It

Stress in People with Autism: How it Manifests and How I Cope with It

Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses his experiences with stress, and shares tips on how...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michelle’s Journey With Autism

Michelle, 30, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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Cover image - Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19

Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19

Occupational Octaves creator Lee D. Stockner discusses the role piano playing can have in...
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Cover image - Autism & Disclosure: Tips For Sharing Your Diagnosis, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 219

Autism & Disclosure: Tips For Sharing Your Diagnosis, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 219

(VIDEO - 13 minutes) Autism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips...
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Cover image - Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 6: Haley Moss

Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 6: Haley Moss

(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. April J. Lisbon speaks with author, attorney, and autism...
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Cover image - Pursuing Dreams on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan | EDB 217

Pursuing Dreams on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan | EDB 217

(VIDEO - 22 minutes) Autism self-advocate Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan discusses how he is pursuing...
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Cover image - A Self-Advocate’s Perspective on Autistic Pride

A Self-Advocate’s Perspective on Autistic Pride

Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses why she is proud to be on the spectrum....
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Cover image - HAAPE: Helping Adults with Autism Perform & Excel, with Lawrence Rothman, PhD | EDB 216

HAAPE: Helping Adults with Autism Perform & Excel, with Lawrence Rothman, PhD | EDB 216

(VIDEO - 30 minutes) HAAPE CEO Larry Rothman, Ph.D. discusses helping people with autism...
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Cover image - H.A.L.T. for Self Care | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 92

H.A.L.T. for Self Care | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 97

(AUDIO - 23 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack's Journey With Autism & Epilepsy

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack’s Journey With Autism & Epilepsy

Zack, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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Cover image for Spectrumly Speaking podcast episode 96, Advocating in Plain Language, with Sara Luterman. We see Sara standing at a microphone addressing an audience.

Advocating in Plain Language, with Sara Luterman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 96

(AUDIO - 37 minutes) Author and autism self-advocate Sara Luterman discusses her work creating...
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Cover image - Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, with Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214

Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, with Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214

(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. discusses directing Landmark College’s Center for Neurodiversity...
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Cover image - Autism in Kenya, with Abby Brooke | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 95

Autism in Kenya, with Abby Brooke | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 95

(AUDIO - 31 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Kenyan-born autism self-advocate...
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Cover image - Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | EDB 212

Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | EDB 212

(29 minutes) Autism Career Pathways founder Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. discusses her work helping people...
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