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Cover image - A Sensory-Friendly Train Ride For The Holidays | W.I.N.

A Sensory-Friendly Train Ride For The Holidays | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this Episode, we’ll be hopping onboard a festive holiday train ride...
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A snow covered field and line of dead trees are seen in background under the words "when holidays are tough"

When Holidays Are Tough | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 120

(AUDIO - 25 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss...
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The words "Autism & Self-Acceptance, with Sam Farmer" superimposed over a photo of a winding road cutting through a forest, with a picture of Sam in a white button up shirt smiling

Autism & Self-Acceptance, with Sam Farmer | EDB 327

Autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Sam Farmer discusses replacing internalized ableism with self-acceptance....
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Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest for Understanding

Ariana DeAngelis discusses her journey towards understanding autism....
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A woman with long brown hair leans down with her head in her hands. Behind her is the phrase "Neurodivergent Burnout"

Neurodivergent Burnout, with Shawn Smith | EDB 332

VIDEO - Canadian ADHD & autism self-advocate and therapist Shawn Smith shares his experiences...
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Holly Connor, a young blonde woman, sits at a piano

Blind & Autistic Vocalist Inspires Through Music | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights Holly Connor, a talented performer who is also...
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What is Alexithymia?

Amelia Zannoni shares the details on Alexithymia, a trait often associated with autism but...
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"Mental health on the Autism Spectrum, with Cheryl Checkers & Dr Christopher Kye" is written in white letters in front of an out of focus image of tree limbs and the sky

Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum, with Cheryl Checkers & Dr Christopher Kye | EDB 325

VIDEO - Cheryl Checkers and Dr. Christopher Kye shares their experience working with autistic...
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A woman holds out her hand in front of her face next to the text: Navigating PDA: Demand Avoidance, Autism & Neurodiversity, with Diane Gould | EDB 331

Navigating PDA: Demand Avoidance, Autism & Neurodiversity, with Diane Gould | EDB 331

VIDEO - PDA expert and autism self-advocate Diane Gould, LCSW discusses Demand Avoidance....
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Autistic Pride, with Zoe Darazsdi | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 161

Autistic Pride, with Zoe Darazsdi | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 161

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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Gender Differences in Diagnosis of Autism

Amelia Zannoni explores the gender disparity in autism diagnosis, theories why it exists, and...
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Cover image - Self-Acceptance for Autistic Women, with Zhara Astra | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 160

Self-Acceptance for Autistic Women, with Zhara Astra | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 160

AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, film /...
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Back To School: Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum

Educator Hilda Pacheco offers tips and tool to teachers with students on the autism...
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Disability Pride Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 159

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss Disability...
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Shelly Baer in power chair & Jairo Arana in glasses move down sidewalk

Project S.A.L.T.: Creating Self-Advocate Leaders, with Univ. of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana | EDB 319

VIDEO - University of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana discuss the Self-Advocate Leadership...
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How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government

Autism & mental health self-advocate Kim Lew shares her experiences going to Capital Hill,...
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Cheryl Checkers, a blonde haired woman, smiles sitting in front of a bookcase

Autism & Mental Health, with Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 158

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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Cover image - Lighting the Way Forward: Overcoming Neurodiverse Challenges

Lighting the Way Forward: Overcoming Neurodiverse Challenges

Educator, Parent, and Certified Cognitive Coach Renee Rosales, M.Ed. shares her method to connect...
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School

Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes...
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Robyn Steward, woman with short red hair wearing violet colored glasses and hat, smiles at camera

Personal Safety on the Autism Spectrum, with Robyn Steward | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 157

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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Cover image - Anorexia Nervosa in women on the Autism spectrum

Anorexia Nervosa in Women on the Autism Spectrum

Autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund shares important information about the co-occurence...
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Ashley Storrie, woman with long wavy dark hair in blue shirt, faces camera with head in hands

British Comedy & Neurodiversity, with Ashley Storrie | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 156

AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Scottish autism self-advocate,...
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“Autism and Developmental Therapy” appears next to young black girl in turquoise shirt with braided hair and hand over mouth, with small photo of Dr. Jennie Trocchio in corner

Autism & Developmental Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 315

VIDEO - Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how developmental therapy can help autistic individuals, and...
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Headshots of Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts cropped into circles appear to right of “Women’s History Month” text

Women’s History Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 155

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts, inspired by...
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Singer Rawan Tuffaha sings into microphone dressed in black next to text “ASD Band”

ASD Band, with Rawan Tuffaha | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 154

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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Neurodiversity Self-Advocate Spotlight: Zachary Tovin’s Autism Journey | EDB 318

VIDEO - Zachary Tovin shares his perspective on being an autism self-advocate....
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Dr. Angela Lauria smiles at camera with head at angle while wearing yellow shirt next to text “Embracing Autistic Joy”

Embracing Autistic Joy, with Dr. Angela Lauria | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 153

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community

Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults,...
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CAI: Harnessing Neurodiverse Talent, with Anthony Pacilio | EDB 317

VIDEO - Anthony Pacilio of CAI shares how they are helping organizations realize the...
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Sensory Friendly Live Sports for Neurodivergent Fans | Week in Neurodiversity

In this episode, we’ll be looking at Events with Jonathan - a program that's...
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Physicians Are All Too Human

Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW discusses the importance of recognizing...
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Free Safe Sensory Rooms for Neurodiverse Families | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be looking at a nonprofit creating safe sensory...
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Eye Test for Autism Approved by the FDA | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - We look at an exciting breakthrough in Autism diagnosis: a recently FDA-approved...
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The Difficulty With Diagnosing Autism

Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW explores the process of receiving...
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Autism in 2024 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 152

AUDIO - In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - 2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates, with JR Harding, Brooke Schnittman & more | EDB 313

2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313

VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from...
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Cover image - Promoting Yourself | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 150

Promoting Yourself | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 151

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the...
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Cover image - Traveling With Differently Wired Kids This Holiday Season

Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips

Jessica Leving offers tips to help neurodiverse families travel with minimal stress this holiday...
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Cover image - Autism & Purpose: The Space Beyond The Wins And The Losses

Autism & Purpose: The Space Beyond The Wins And The Losses

Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW shares his thoughts on finding...
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Baby Steps: Not Just for Babies

Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the importance of optimism and understanding in...
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Cover image - Enforcing Boundaries | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 150

Enforcing Boundaries | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 150

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the...
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Cover image - Autism Advocacy & Siblings, with Hayley and Matthew Leach | EDB 306

Autism Advocacy & Siblings, with Hayley and Matthew Leach | EDB 306

VIDEO - Miss Missouri 2023 Hayley Leach & self-advocate Matthew Leach discuss being siblings...
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The Never Quite Empty Nest

Autism mom Wendy Lyman discusses her experiences with "empty nest" syndrome, while offering continuing...
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Cover image - Inclusion for Neurodivergent Kids, with Jen Malia | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 149

Inclusion for Neurodivergent Kids, with Jen Malia | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 149

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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Cover image - The Autism Theater Project: Creating Inclusion on the Stage & Screen | EDB 303

The Autism Theater Project: Creating Inclusion on the Stage & Screen | EDB 303

VIDEO - Members of the Autism Theater Project share how they are working to...
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Cover image - Making Democracy Accessible, with Travis Misurell | EDB 302

Making Democracy Accessible, with Travis Misurell | EDB 302

VIDEO - Autism self-advocate Travis Misurell shares how the Future Is Now Coalition is...
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Cover Image - Autism & Entrepreneurship, with Nicole Igarashi | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 148

Autism & Entrepreneurship, with Nicole Igarashi | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 148

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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The Autistic Traveler: An Introduction

Stephen Gaiber, aka The Autistic Traveler, shares his history of international travel, and his...
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Doggone Helpful: A Look at Service Dogs

Kim Lew discusses the benefits of service dogs, and how to find one, with...
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Cover image - Parenting, Comorbidities, and the Serenity Prayer

Parenting, Comorbidities, and the Serenity Prayer

Wendy Lyman shares her journey towards understanding her autistic son's co-occurring diagnoses....
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Cover image - Tackling Autistic Underemployment, with Louise Stone | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 147

Tackling Autistic Underemployment, with Louise Stone | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 147

Hosts Haley Moss & Dr Lori Butts speak with self-advocate Louise Stone about her...
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My Story of Autistic Burnout & Recovery

Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults,...
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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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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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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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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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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