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Creating Safe Recovery Spaces for Neurodivergent People

Recovery coach Drew McLaughlin discusses creating safe recovery spaces for neurodivergent people by focusing...
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Practical Wellness Strategies for Neurodivergent Individuals

Karen Weeks discusses the different forms of wellness, and offers strategies to achieve it...
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How the Glastonbury Festival Accommodates Sensory Sensitivities | Week in Neurodiversity

This week’s episode highlights how the Glastonbury Festival offers sensory safe spaces for neurodivergent...
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Museum Offers Neurodivergent-Friendly Sensory Experiences | Week in Neurodiversity

This week’s episode highlights how one museum is welcoming neurodivergent guests through creating sensory-friendly...
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Neurodiversity and “Gastrodiversity”

Autism mom Wendy Lyman looks at the need for community around the GI complications...
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Remembering Dr. Hackie Reitman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 162

Remembering Dr. Hackie Reitman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 162

AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the loss of Different...
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Do Neurodiverse People Grieve Differently?

Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores his relationship with grief, and questions if neurodivergent people process...
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The Symphony Composed by Non-Verbal Autistic Man | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights "Unforgettable Sunrise", a symphony composed by a nonverbal...
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Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery on Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective

German autistic psychologist/psychotherapist Angela Yael Blumberger discusses her experiences with psychotherpy, and how it...
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Object Permanence & Chronic Pain Conditions: Introspection on the Autism Spectrum

Autism self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi, M.Ed. (aka Samantha Craft) reflects on her challenges with object...
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Autism & Job Corps, with Megan MacKay | EDB 335

VIDEO - Autism self-advocate and therapist Megan MacKay discusses her role with Job Corps,...
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2024 In Review: Supporting Neurodiversity | EDB 334

VIDEO - In the second part of our review of 2024, we hear from...
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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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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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How Therapy Animals Help, with Courtney Trzcinski, Laura Rogers & Gracie | EDB 320

VIDEO - The team from Canine Assisted Therapy shares what therapy animals do, and...
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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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5 Tips for Safe Neurodiverse Trick or Treating

Halloween can be a lot of fun for kids regardless of label - so...
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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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Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys

Psychotherapist, mentor, and self-advocate Sally Nilsson discusses ways to support the neurodivergent....
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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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What It’s Like Living in a Neurodiverse Family

Self-advocate Nicholas Ivins discusses the realities and benefits of living ina family that is...
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A pile of books sit on a desk with a red apple on top. Section 504: Understanding the Law Being School Accommodations, with Linda Silver

Section 504: Understanding the Law Being School Accommodations, with Linda Silver | EDB 330

VIDEO - Linda J. Silver, M.S., Ed.S. discusses Section 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation...
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Sample Letters To Your Child’s New Teacher- For Apraxia, Autism, Or Any Neurodiversity

Lisa Gang shares examples of ways to communicate a neurodivergent child's needs to their...
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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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Neurodiversity Is Not a Pathology

Self-advocate Sean Ivins shares his perspective on neurodiversity acceptance, and why it shouldn't be...
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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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Training Doctors in Neurodivergent Healthcare, with Dr. Craig Escudé | EDB 326

VIDEO - Dr. Craig Escudé discusses the importance of training doctors to care for...
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Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills to the Neurodiverse Student Population

School psychologist Catherine Kloss, Ed.S., NCSP discusses the importance of teaching self-advocacy to neurodivergent...
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Masks and Shadows: Exploring the Concept of Masking Through a Jungian Lense

Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the connections between Carl Jung's concept of "personas" and neurodivergent...
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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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Interactive Theater Experience for Neurodivergent Kids | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a unique theatrical performance aimed at creating...
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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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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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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 - Individualized Learning for the Neurodivergent, with Christina Sullivan | EDB 311

Individualized Learning for the Neurodivergent, with Christina Sullivan | EDB 311

VIDEO - Evolve Learning Community’s Christina Sullivan discusses how the micro-school gives unique support...
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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 & 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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Brooklyn Bakery Trains Neurodivergent Adults | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at Invictus Bakery, a bakery in Brooklyn, New...
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Autism Mom’s “Fairy Trail” Creates Magical Getaway for Families | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at the "fairy trail" a mother created in...
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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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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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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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2023 In Review: Neurodiversity Change-Makers | EDB 314

VIDEO - In the second part of our review of 2023, we hear from...
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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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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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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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My Journey Into the World of Neurodiversity

Manisha Lad shares her journey towards creating the Akhil Autism Foundation, and how they...
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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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Cover image - The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise, Shawn Smith & more | EDB 300

The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise & more | EDB 300

VIDEO - In this special 300th episode, we revisit words of wisdom from self-advocates...
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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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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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