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We Need Diverse Books, With Alaina Lavoie | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 142
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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Autism & Empathy: Understanding Emotional Experience On The Spectrum
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Autism & Empathy: Understanding Emotional Experience on the Spectrum

  • March 17, 2023
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocates Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW explores the psychological and physiological reasons some autistic individuals may been seen as lacking empathy.
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Autism Surf Therapy In Australia | W.I.N.
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Autism Surf Therapy in Australia | W.I.N.

  • March 6, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be talking about how surf therapy is improving the lives of those with autism.
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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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What Is Alexithymia?
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What is Alexithymia?

  • March 2, 2023
  • Amelia Zannoni
  • Alexithymia, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD, tbi
Amelia Zannoni shares the details on Alexithymia, a trait often associated with autism but present alongside many other diagnoses.
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Why I Think The Social Model Of Disability Is Better Than The Medical Model
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Why I Think The Social Model of Disability Is Better Than the Medical Model

  • February 28, 2023
  • Rebecca Witonsky
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Rebecca Witonsky discusses why she thinks the social model of disability is better than the medial model.
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“Autism Is Not A Crime” With Australian Self-advocate Tom Oliver | EDB 269
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“Autism Is Not a Crime” with Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver | EDB 269

  • February 18, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver discusses his work helping autistic individuals caught in the justice system.
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How One Autistic Musician Is Giving Back | W.I.N.
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How One Autistic Musician is Giving Back | W.I.N.

  • February 12, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be sharing the story of one teen on the autism spectrum who is giving back to an organization that changed her life!
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A Season For Tea: Contemplation And Closure
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A Season for Tea: Contemplation and Closure

  • February 10, 2023
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocates Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW discusses how contemplative moments drinking tea helped him reach closure and solace.
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The Autistic Guide To Adventure, With Allie Mason | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 141
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • February 5, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Els for Autism's Dr. Erin Brooker Lozott shares their work supporting all ages of autistic individuals, and previews their upcoming conference.
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Autistic People In Military Service
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Autistic People in Military Service

  • January 27, 2023
  • Aaron Bouma
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Canadian self-advocate Aaron Bouma shares how people with autism are overlooked for military service, and why that should change.
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Autism & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, With Sarah M. Pennington | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 140
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • January 9, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Dyslexia, mental health, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this second year-in-review episode, we are going to hear from neurodiversity change makers in medicine, education, therapy, and more we spoke with in 2022.
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Masking Or Camouflaging: An Autistic Self-Advocate Dialogue
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Masking or Camouflaging: An Autistic Self-Advocate Dialogue

  • January 7, 2023
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocates Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW and Lisa Morgan M.Ed. CAS discuss the causes and consequences of masking.
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Autism In 2023 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 139
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • January 1, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, NVLD
In this first year-in-review episode, we hear from a handful of the amazing neurodivergent self-advocates we had the privilege of speaking with in 2022.
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Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, With Diane Gould | EDB 268
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Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, with Diane Gould | EDB 268

  • December 21, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • aspergers, Autism, Neurodiversity, PDA
(VIDEO - 30 mins) PDA North America founder Diane Gould discusses the “Pathological Demand Avoidance”, and its occurrence along the autism spectrum.
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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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Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips
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Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips

  • December 19, 2022
  • Jessica Leving
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Jessica Leving offers tips to help neurodiverse families travel with minimal stress this holiday season.
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Career Advisement For The Neurodivergent, With Beacon College’s Dr. James Williams | EDB 283
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Career Advisement for the Neurodivergent, with Beacon College’s Dr. James Williams | EDB 283

  • December 14, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Autism self-advocate / Beacon College’s Director of Career Advisement Dr. James Williams discusses his work helping students find employment.
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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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Navigating A Neurodiverse Household, With Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282
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Navigating a Neurodiverse Household, with Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282

  • December 3, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, parenting
VIDEO - ADHD self-advocate, autism mom, cognitive specialist, and parenting coach Bea Moise shares what she has learned from her neurodiverse household.
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A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling
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A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling

  • December 2, 2022
  • Jules Haden
  • ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, dyspraxia, Neurodiversity
Jules Haden shares her journey to identifying as neurodivergent.
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Why I Don‘t Tell People I Have Asperger’s
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Why I Don‘t Tell People I Have Asperger’s

  • December 1, 2022
  • Bailey Bender
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Different Brains interns and autistic self-advocate Bailey Bender shares why she feels functioning labels can be a double-edged sword.
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My Story Of Autistic Burnout & Recovery
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My Story of Autistic Burnout & Recovery

  • November 25, 2022
  • Katie Oswald
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses her history of burnout, and how she recovered.
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Thanksgiving 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 136
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • November 20, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, employment, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Mentra CEO & co-founder Jhillika Kumar discusses their work creating a platform to connect neurodiverse talent with employers.
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Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
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Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis

  • November 11, 2022
  • Noah Tenney
  • asperger's, Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Different Brains intern Noah Tenney describes his life before knowing of his Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis.
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Catching Up | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 135
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery On Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective
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Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery on Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective

  • November 3, 2022
  • Angela Yael Blumberger
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
German autistic psychologist/psychotherapist Angela Yael Blumberger discusses her experiences with psychotherpy, and how it may not suit the neurodivergent.
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What I Wish I Knew When I Began Raising An Autistic Child
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What I Wish I Knew When I Began Raising an Autistic Child

  • October 26, 2022
  • Jessica Kidwell
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Podcaster and autism mom Jessica Kidwell shares things she wish knew when she began her journey parenting a child on the spectrum.
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Voting! | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 98
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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5 Tips For Safe Neurodiverse Trick Or Treating
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5 Tips for Safe Neurodiverse Trick or Treating

  • October 20, 2022
  • Andrew Barry
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Halloween can be a lot of fun for kids regardless of label - so here are our "5 Ps" to achieving safe and fun trick or treating!
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Fostering Positive Development On The Autism Spectrum, With Dr. J. Trocchio, Dr. L. Moyano & Y. Mora-Perea  | EDB 278
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Fostering Positive Development on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. J. Trocchio, Dr. L. Moyano & Y. Mora-Perea | EDB 278

  • October 18, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Positive Development’s Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Dr. Lina Moyano & Yomayra Mora-Perea share their work creating a new option in therapy for neurodivergent individuals.
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’

  • October 17, 2022
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Wendy Lyman discusses the challenges her truth-telling neurodivergent son has coming to terms with the concept of "white lies".
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Anorexia Nervosa In Women On The Autism Spectrum
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Anorexia Nervosa in Women on the Autism Spectrum

  • October 7, 2022
  • Brenda Grund
  • asperger's, Autism, eating disorders, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund shares important information about the co-occurence of ASD and Anorexia Nervosa in women.
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Autism & DRBI Therapy, With Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276
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Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276

  • September 30, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Developmental therapist Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how DRBI therapy can help autistic individuals thrive and build great connections.
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How To Advocate For Your Needs To The Government
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How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government

  • September 29, 2022
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism & mental health self-advocate Kim Lew shares her experiences going to Capital Hill, and offers ways to let elected officials know about your needs.
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Training Doctors In Neurodiversity, With Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275
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Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275

  • September 20, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Stanford University student & researcher Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA discusses why doctors need more education in neurodiversity.
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Trauma, Beliefs, And The Autistic Self
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Trauma, Beliefs, and the Autistic Self

  • September 13, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW discusses how trauma can change our beliefs and our self-images.
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Fitness And Autism, With David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265
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Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265

  • September 10, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 40 mins) David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux discuss the importance of physical activity for those on the autism spectrum.
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The Importance Of Peer Groups In The Autism Community
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The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community

  • September 9, 2022
  • Katie Oswald
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses the positive impact peers groups can have.
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Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.
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Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.

  • August 27, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week, we’ll be covering the story of a young man on the autism spectrum who has brought hundreds of LEGO creations to life!
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A Conversation With Autienelle, With Lauren Melissa Ellzey | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 134
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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Driving With Autism, Featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261
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Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261

  • August 16, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 20 mins) Self-advocate Andrew Arboe discusses his work helping other autistic individuals develop their driving skills.
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Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity
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Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity

  • August 13, 2022
  • DB Editor
  • Accessibility, asperger's, Autism, education, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Ross Edelstein discusses the concept of "cultural special education", and how it can be beneficial to the neurodivergent community.
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Doggone Helpful: A Look At Service Dogs
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Doggone Helpful: A Look at Service Dogs

  • August 9, 2022
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, service animals
Kim Lew discusses the benefits of service dogs, and how to find one, with autism self-advocate J.R. Reed.
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Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, With Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273
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Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273

  • August 4, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Dr. Janice Ryan shares how awareness of sensory issues improves therapy for the neurodivergent.
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Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled
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Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled

  • July 30, 2022
  • Jordan O’Kelley
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Autism, OCD, and ADHD self-advocate Jordan O’Kelley shares why he sees neurodiversity as a strength, not a weakness.
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Autistic Masking In College, With Esperanza Padilla  | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 133
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • July 22, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - We cover the story of artist Casey Vormer, who decided to take on his biggest challenge yet— a photorealistic drawing of the City of Montreal.
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Bridging The Gap Between The Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways Of Thinking
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Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking

  • July 21, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Speech-Lang. Pathologist Staci Neustadt and retired OT & self-advocate Susan Golubock discuss a new framework for communication between clinicians and autistic patients.
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The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards A More Kind Future
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The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards a More Kind Future

  • July 16, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses how technology may help people communicate their Autonomic Nervous System's responses.
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Autism & Eating Disorders, With Brenda Grund | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 132
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • June 24, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23mins) Sam Salver of JFS Broward discusses how their Joshua’s Path program is helping neurodivergent adults find jobs.
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The Never Quite Empty Nest
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The Never Quite Empty Nest

  • June 23, 2022
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Wendy Lyman discusses her experiences with "empty nest" syndrome, while offering continuing support to her children.
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Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, With Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270
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Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270

  • June 18, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, education, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 33mins) Beacon College’s president Dr. George Hagerty & director of their Center for Student Success Dr. Oksana Hagerty share their work with neurodivergent students.
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Fighting And Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series
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Fighting and Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series

  • June 5, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
(VIDEO - 62 mins) Explore tips for fighting and preventing burnout with Dr. Marsha Brown, Katie Oswald, Brooke Schnittman, and Sean Inderbitzen.
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The Neurodistinct Renaissance
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The Neurodistinct Renaissance

  • May 30, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses what he sees as a Renaissance for Neurodiversity.
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Advocating For Autism & Women, With Jennifer Cook | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 130
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • May 19, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 31 minutes) Irish autistic self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to discuss his new book “Loving Your Place On The Spectrum”.
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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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An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD
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An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD

  • April 27, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores the concepts of "Internal Family Systems", and how it can help cope with the effects of PTSD.
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OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates On The Spectrum Start Their Careers
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OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers

  • April 22, 2022
  • Judi Uttal
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom and OCASG founder Judi Uttal discusses their work helping autistic college students start their careers.
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Autistic Identity, With Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 128
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • April 18, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
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  • Wendy Lyman
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  • March 13, 2022
  • Robert Schmus
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  • Bea Moise
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  • Nicola Heady
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  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
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Autistic self-advocate Christiana Koch discusses her journey in finding fulfillment and a career outside of STEM.
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  • 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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