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Remembering Dr. Hackie Reitman | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 162
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Remembering Dr. Hackie Reitman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 162

  • April 9, 2025
  • DB Editor
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the loss of Different Brains founder Dr. Harold "Hackie" Reitman, and explore the impact he had on their lives and the neurodiversity community.
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When Holidays Are Tough | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 120
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When Holidays Are Tough | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 120

  • December 16, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 25 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss dealing with Holidays when they can be tough or triggering. 
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Autistic Pride, With Zoe Darazsdi | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 161
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Autistic Pride, with Zoe Darazsdi | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 161

  • October 1, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with therapist, researcher, and autistic self-advocate Zoe Darazsdi.
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Self-Acceptance For Autistic Women, With Zhara Astra | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 160
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Self-Acceptance for Autistic Women, with Zhara Astra | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 160

  • August 28, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, film / television writer & producer, and professor at Arizona State University Zhara Astra.
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Disability Pride Month | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 159
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Disability Pride Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 159

  • July 23, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss Disability Pride Month, share life updates, and talk about the importance of simple joys.
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Autism & Mental Health, With Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 158
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Autism & Mental Health, with Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 158

  • May 27, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Mental Health Counselor and ASD Specialist Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC. 
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Personal Safety On The Autism Spectrum, With Robyn Steward | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 157
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Personal Safety on the Autism Spectrum, with Robyn Steward | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 157

  • May 6, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate, author, speaker, and musician Robyn Steward.
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British Comedy & Neurodiversity, With Ashley Storrie | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 156
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British Comedy & Neurodiversity, with Ashley Storrie | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 156

  • April 22, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Scottish autism self-advocate, comedian, writer, and actor Ashley Storrie of the new Hulu/BBC series Dinosaur.
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Women’s History Month | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 155
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Women’s History Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 155

  • March 25, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts, inspired by Women’s History Month, share a few women that have made a big impact on the autism community.
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ASD Band, With Rawan Tuffaha | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 154
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ASD Band, with Rawan Tuffaha | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 154

  • March 11, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, singer, and songwriter Rawan Tuffaha.
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Embracing Autistic Joy, With Dr. Angela Lauria | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 153
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Embracing Autistic Joy, with Dr. Angela Lauria | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 153

  • February 19, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • ASD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, podcaster, and writer Dr. Angela Lauria.
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Autism In 2024 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 152
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Autism in 2024 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 152

  • January 1, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on 2023, and what they hope 2024 has in store. Happy New Year from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains!
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Promoting Yourself | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 151
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Promoting Yourself | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 151

  • December 22, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the challenges of self-promotion.
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Enforcing Boundaries | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 150
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Enforcing Boundaries | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 150

  • November 27, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the importance of boundaries and ways to enforce them.
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Inclusion For Neurodivergent Kids, With Jen Malia | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 149
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Inclusion for Neurodivergent Kids, with Jen Malia | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 149

  • October 4, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate and writer Jen Malia, author of the new book series "The Infinity Rainbow Club".
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Autism & Entrepreneurship, With Nicole Igarashi | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 148
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Autism & Entrepreneurship, with Nicole Igarashi | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 148

  • September 12, 2023
  • DB Editor
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, writer, and entrepreneur Nicole Igarashi, aka The Autistic Burnout.
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Tackling Autistic Underemployment, With Louise Stone | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 147
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Tackling Autistic Underemployment, with Louise Stone | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 147

  • August 8, 2023
  • DB Editor
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Hosts Haley Moss & Dr Lori Butts speak with self-advocate Louise Stone about her work at auticon US, and the challenges of autistic underemployment.
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Sharing Neurodiverse Journeys, With Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 146
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Sharing Neurodiverse Journeys, with Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 146

  • July 18, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • addhd, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with ADHD self-advocate, autism parent, author, and Board Certified Cognitive Specialist Bea Moise, MS, BCCS.
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Navigating Priorities | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 145
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Navigating Priorities | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 145

  • June 12, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts catch up on their activities during hiatus and discuss prioritizing needs during busy times.
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Diagnosis Journeys | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 144
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Diagnosis Journeys | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 144

  • May 29, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - We are continuing our look back at some of our wonderful previous guests, and revisit stories about receiving a diagnosis from Dr. Temple Grandin, Amy Gravino, Terra Vance & more!
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All About Advocacy | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 143
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All About Advocacy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 143

  • May 8, 2023
  • DB Editor
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - We reflect on the advocacy experiences of previous guests, including Jennifer Cook, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Lauren Melissa Ellzey & more!
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Navigating Autism Acceptance Month | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 127
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Navigating Autism Acceptance Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 127

  • April 24, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 24 mins) hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss tips to keep Autism Acceptance Month a positive experience for self-advocates.
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We Need Diverse Books, With Alaina Lavoie | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 142
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We Need Diverse Books, with Alaina Lavoie | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 142

  • March 21, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate and journalist Alaina Lavoie (aka Alaina Leary).
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Becoming An “AUntrepreneur”, With Toni Boucher | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 119
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • March 6, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 35 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss entrepreneurship with self-advocate Toni Boucher.
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The Autistic Guide To Adventure, With Allie Mason | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 141
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The Autistic Guide to Adventure, with Allie Mason | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 141

  • February 6, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with author and autism self-advocate Allie Mason, and discuss the important role of adventure.
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Autism & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, With Sarah M. Pennington | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 140
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Autism & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, with Sarah M. Pennington | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 140

  • January 23, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism & body-focused repetitive behaviors (BRB) self-advocate and 2023 Ultimate International Miss Pennsylvania Sarah M. Pennington.
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Autism In 2023 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 139
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Autism in 2023 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 139

  • January 2, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2022, and what they hope 2023 has in store.
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Overcoming Barriers To Therapy Access, With Dr. Jennie Trocchio | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 138
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Overcoming Barriers to Therapy Access, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 138

  • December 20, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Positive Development
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Creativity & Autism, With Samantha Gibb | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 137
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Creativity & Autism, with Samantha Gibb | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 137

  • December 6, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with musical recording artist, an autism self-advocate, and an autism mom Samantha Gibb.
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Thanksgiving 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 136
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Thanksgiving 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 136

  • November 21, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode pre-holiday mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on what they are thankful for this year.
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Catching Up | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 135
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Catching Up | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 135

  • November 8, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts catch up on the last month, discussing the experience of serving on jury duty, maintaining self-care during busy times, and the importance of small accomplishments.
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Voting! | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 98
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Voting! | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 98

  • October 24, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 17 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss voting, and offer tips for reducing stress and being informed.
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A Conversation With Autienelle, With Lauren Melissa Ellzey | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 134
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A Conversation With Autienelle, with Lauren Melissa Ellzey | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 134

  • August 22, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autistic self-advocate, social justice influencer & author Lauren Melissa Ellzey, aka Autienelle.
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Autistic Masking In College, With Esperanza Padilla  | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 133
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Autistic Masking in College, with Esperanza Padilla | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 133

  • July 25, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss masking with self-advocate Esperanza Padilla.
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Autism & Eating Disorders, With Brenda Grund | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 132
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Autism & Eating Disorders, with Brenda Grund | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 132

  • July 12, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, eating disorders, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 36 minutes) Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund.
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Mentoring | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 131
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Mentoring | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 131

  • June 27, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 27 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss mentoring: how to be a mentor, and how to find one.
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Advocating For Autism & Women, With Jennifer Cook | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 130
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Advocating for Autism & Women, with Jennifer Cook | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 130

  • May 23, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 43 minutes) Haley and Dr. Butts speak with self-advocate & author Jennifer Cook about her work with Sesame Street and Love on the Spectrum US.
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Autistic Peer To Peer Support, With Katie Oswald | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 129
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Autistic Peer To Peer Support, with Katie Oswald | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 129

  • May 3, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 38 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Katie Oswald founder of Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults and self-advocate.
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Autistic Identity, With Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 128
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Autistic Identity, with Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 128

  • April 18, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 47 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with NeuroClastic founder Terra Vance.
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Student Support, With Katrina Martin, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 126
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Student Support, with Katrina Martin, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 126

  • March 16, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 29 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Katrina Martin Ph.D., founder of Bridges Learning System.
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Neurodivergent Parenting, With Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 125
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Neurodivergent Parenting, with Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 125

  • March 1, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 37 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, parenting coach, writer, and autism mom Bea Moise.
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Autism & Fandom, With Kelly Coons | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 124
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Autism & Fandom, with Kelly Coons | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 124

  • February 8, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 46 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with author and self-advocate Kelly Coons.
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Cognitive Distortions | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 123
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Cognitive Distortions | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 123

  • January 25, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 28 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the psychological phenomena of cognitive distortions, and discusses how to identify and overcome them.
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Autism In 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 122
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism in 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 122

  • December 27, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 29 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2021, and what they hope 2022 has in store!
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Young Autistic Adult Independence | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 121
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Young Autistic Adult Independence | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 121

  • December 14, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 34 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss independence for young adults on the spectrum, and Haley’s new book "The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook.”
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Demystifying Therapy | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 118
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Demystifying Therapy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 118

  • October 4, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 30 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss therapy — what it is, how it helps, why people need it, and how to get started. 
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Defining Neurodiversity, With Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft)  | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 117
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Defining Neurodiversity, with Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 117

  • September 15, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
(31 minutes) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) to discuss the new way she see neurodiversity.
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Becoming A Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, With Siena Castellon  | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 116
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Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Siena Castellon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 116

  • August 31, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 40 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate and author Siena Castellon.
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Uncertainty | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 115
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Uncertainty | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 115

  • August 16, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 30 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss uncertainty, and healthy ways to manage it.
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Autism Career Pathways, With Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed.  | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 114
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Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 114

  • July 6, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 37 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss careers paths with self-advocate Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed..
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Accommodations For Neurodivergent Lawyers, With Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 113
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Accommodations for Neurodivergent Lawyers, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 113

  • June 22, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 35 mins) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss neurodiversity acceptance in the profession of law.
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Great Minds Think Differently | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 112
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Great Minds Think Differently | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 112

  • June 7, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
(AUDIO - 36 mins) Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss Haley’s new book "Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals”!
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Helping Underserved Communities, With Camille Proctor | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 106
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Helping Underserved Communities, with Camille Proctor | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 106

  • May 17, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 47 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the show Camille Proctor, Founder and Executive Director of The Color of Autism.
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Autism On The Job, With Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 111
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Autism on the Job, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 111

  • April 19, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 45 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back to the show Christa Holmans to discuss neurodiverse workplaces.
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From Autism Ally To Autism Accomplice, With Jacklyn Googins | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 110
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From Autism Ally to Autism Accomplice, with Jacklyn Googins | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 110

  • April 7, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 36 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts are joined by Jacklyn Googins to discuss becoming an "autism accomplice".
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The Autistic OT, With Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 109
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The Autistic OT, with Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 109

  • March 23, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 53 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate and occupational therapist (OT) Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez.
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Autism & The Special Olympics, With Kim Hing | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 108
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Autism & The Special Olympics, with Kim Hing | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 108

  • March 12, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 33 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the autism self-advocate and Special Olympic athlete & Global Messenger Kim Hing.
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Motherhood On The Autism Spectrum, With Carly Fulgham | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 107
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Motherhood On The Autism Spectrum, with Carly Fulgham | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 107

  • February 10, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 46 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the show Carly Fulgham to discuss being a mom on the spectrum.
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Autism In 2021 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 105
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Autism in 2021 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 105

  • December 28, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 19 mins) In this New Years mini-episode,Haley and Dr. Butts discuss what they hope 2021 has in store.
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Gift-Giving On The Spectrum, With Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 104
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Gift-Giving on the Spectrum, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 104

  • December 14, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Christa Holmans, aka the Neurodivergent Rebel.
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Cultivating Thankfulness | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 103
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Cultivating Thankfulness | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 103

  • November 23, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 24 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the positive benefits of thankfulness.
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Autism Awareness In Health Care, With Sandra Dennis & Silvia Gil | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 102
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Autism Awareness in Health Care, with Sandra Dennis & Silvia Gil | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 102

  • November 16, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 25 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts look at UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Centers in Florida.
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Self-Advocacy: Catina’s Way, With Catina Burkett | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 101
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Self-Advocacy: Catina’s Way, with Catina Burkett | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 101

  • November 2, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 52 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate Catina Burkett.
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A Chat With Dr. Temple Grandin | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 100
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A Chat With Dr. Temple Grandin | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 100

  • October 13, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 42 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts celebrate 100 episodes of Spectrumly Speaking by welcoming Dr. Temple Grandin!
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Community & Belonging, With Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 99
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Community & Belonging, with Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 99

  • September 28, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
(AUDIO - 46 mins) In this episode, we welcome back Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed. to discuss challenges to "fitting in" and how different communities connect.
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H.A.L.T. For Self Care | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 97
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • August 10, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 23 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss tools for self care, including the H.A.L.T. tool.
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Advocating In Plain Language, With Sara Luterman | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 96
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • July 28, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 37 minutes) Author and autism self-advocate Sara Luterman discusses her work creating plain language guides on complex topics, to help make those topics more accessible.
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Autism In Kenya, With Abby Brooke | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 95
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • July 14, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 31 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Kenyan-born autism self-advocate and activist Abby Brooke, founder of Walking Autism.
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Autism Parenting In 2020, With Dr. April J. Lisbon | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 94
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism Parenting in 2020, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 94

  • June 29, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 26 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism parent, coach, school psychologist, and author Dr. April J. Lisbon.
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#AutisticBlackPride, With Kayla Smith | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 93
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

#AutisticBlackPride, with Kayla Smith | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 93

  • June 16, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate Kayla Smith, creator of #AutisticBlackPride.
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Masks And Autism Sensory Issues | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 92
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Masks and Autism Sensory Issues | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 92

  • June 1, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 25 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the issues that can arise for people with autism when wearing masks.
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Fitting In With Autism, With Sarah Kurchak | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 91
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Fitting In With Autism, with Sarah Kurchak | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 91

  • May 18, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(41 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sarah Kurchak - a writer and autistic advocate living in Toronto.
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Exposing Young Readers To Autism, With Sarah Kapit | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 90
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Exposing Young Readers to Autism, with Sarah Kapit | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 90

  • May 4, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 25 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate and author Sarah Kapit.
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COVID-19 & Remote Yoga, With Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking 89
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

COVID-19 & Remote Yoga, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking 89

  • April 20, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss practicing yoga in quarantine.
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Autism & April | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 88
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism & April | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 88

  • April 6, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 33 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the challenges of recognizing autism month amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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Contending With The Coronavirus On The Autism Spectrum, With Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 87
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Contending with the Coronavirus on the Autism Spectrum, with Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 87

  • March 23, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 45 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Sherry Moss to discuss ways the disruptions to normal life being caused by the coronavirus, and tools to help.
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Understanding DIR/Floortime, With Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 86
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Understanding DIR/Floortime, with Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 86

  • March 9, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism educator, consultant, and DIR/Floortime provider Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D..
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Self-Esteem & Imposter Syndrome | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 85
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Self-Esteem & Imposter Syndrome | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 85

  • February 24, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss common causes of low self-esteem and imposter syndrome, while offering tips on how to improve self-image while giving yourself credit for achievements.
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Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth & Adults, With Finn Gratton | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 84
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth & Adults, with Finn Gratton | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 84

  • February 9, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author, therapist, and self-advocate Finn V. Gratton, M.A., LMFT.
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Autism & Sensory Issues, With Jen Malia | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 83
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism & Sensory Issues, with Jen Malia | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 83

  • January 27, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author and self-advocate Jen Malia to discuss sensory issues.
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