My Story of Autistic Burnout & Recovery
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses her history of burnout, and how she recovered.
Thanksgiving 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 136
AUDIO - In this episode pre-holiday mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on what they are thankful for this year.
Mentra: Creating a Neurodiversity Employment Network, w/ Jhillika Kumar | EDB 281
VIDEO - Mentra CEO & co-founder Jhillika Kumar discusses their work creating a platform to connect neurodiverse talent with employers.
Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
Different Brains intern Noah Tenney describes his life before knowing of his Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis.
Catching Up | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 135
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.
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 may not suit the neurodivergent.
What I Wish I Knew When I Began Raising an Autistic Child
Podcaster and autism mom Jessica Kidwell shares things she wish knew when she began her journey parenting a child on the spectrum.
Voting! | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 98
(AUDIO - 17 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss voting, and offer tips for reducing stress and being informed.
5 Tips for Safe Neurodiverse Trick or Treating
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!
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 their work creating a new option in therapy for neurodivergent individuals.
The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’
Wendy Lyman discusses the challenges her truth-telling neurodivergent son has coming to terms with the concept of "white lies".
Anorexia Nervosa in Women on the Autism Spectrum
Autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund shares important information about the co-occurence of ASD and Anorexia Nervosa in women.
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 better than the medial model.
Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276
VIDEO - Developmental therapist Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how DRBI therapy can help autistic individuals thrive and build great connections.
How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government
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.
Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275
VIDEO - Stanford University student & researcher Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA discusses why doctors need more education in neurodiversity.
Trauma, Beliefs, and the Autistic Self
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW discusses how trauma can change our beliefs and our self-images.
Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265
(VIDEO - 40 mins) David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux discuss the importance of physical activity for those on the autism spectrum.
The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses the positive impact peers groups can have.
Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.
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!
A Conversation With Autienelle, with Lauren Melissa Ellzey | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 134
AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autistic self-advocate, social justice influencer & author Lauren Melissa Ellzey, aka Autienelle.
Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261
(VIDEO - 20 mins) Self-advocate Andrew Arboe discusses his work helping other autistic individuals develop their driving skills.
Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Ross Edelstein discusses the concept of "cultural special education", and how it can be beneficial to the neurodivergent community.
Doggone Helpful: A Look at Service Dogs
Kim Lew discusses the benefits of service dogs, and how to find one, with autism self-advocate J.R. Reed.
Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273
VIDEO - Dr. Janice Ryan shares how awareness of sensory issues improves therapy for the neurodivergent.
Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled
Autism, OCD, and ADHD self-advocate Jordan O’Kelley shares why he sees neurodiversity as a strength, not a weakness.
Autistic People in Military Service
Canadian self-advocate Aaron Bouma shares how people with autism are overlooked for military service, and why that should change.
Autistic Masking in College, with Esperanza Padilla | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 133
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss masking with self-advocate Esperanza Padilla.
Autistic Artist Creates Amazing Drawing of Montreal | W.I.N.
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.
Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking
Speech-Lang. Pathologist Staci Neustadt and retired OT & self-advocate Susan Golubock discuss a new framework for communication between clinicians and autistic patients.
The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards a More Kind Future
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses how technology may help people communicate their Autonomic Nervous System's responses.
Autism & Eating Disorders, with Brenda Grund | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 132
(AUDIO - 36 minutes) Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund.
Mentoring | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 131
(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.
Joshua’s Path: Careers for Neurodivergent Adults, with Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259
(VIDEO - 23mins) Sam Salver of JFS Broward discusses how their Joshua’s Path program is helping neurodivergent adults find jobs.
The Never Quite Empty Nest
Autism mom Wendy Lyman discusses her experiences with "empty nest" syndrome, while offering continuing support to her children.
Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270
(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.
Fighting and Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series
(VIDEO - 62 mins) Explore tips for fighting and preventing burnout with Dr. Marsha Brown, Katie Oswald, Brooke Schnittman, and Sean Inderbitzen.
“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 caught in the justice system.
The Neurodistinct Renaissance
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses what he sees as a Renaissance for Neurodiversity.
Advocating for Autism & Women, with Jennifer Cook | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 130
(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.
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 discuss his new book “Loving Your Place On The Spectrum”.
Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, with Diane Gould | EDB 268
(VIDEO - 30 mins) PDA North America founder Diane Gould discusses the “Pathological Demand Avoidance”, and its occurrence along the autism spectrum.
Autistic Peer To Peer Support, with Katie Oswald | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 129
(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.
An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & 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.
OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers
Autism mom and OCASG founder Judi Uttal discusses their work helping autistic college students start their careers.
Autistic Identity, with Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 128
(AUDIO - 47 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with NeuroClastic founder Terra Vance.
Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223
(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.
Navigating Autism Acceptance Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 127
(AUDIO - 24 mins) hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss tips to keep Autism Acceptance Month a positive experience for self-advocates.
Neurodiversity and “Gastrodiversity”
Autism mom Wendy Lyman looks at the need for community around the GI complications and diseases that often co-occur with ASD.
Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes “World’s Strongest Man” | W.I.N.
(VIDEO - 1min 36sec) We cover the story of Tom Stoltman, who says the superpower of “autism” has helped him become the "World's Strongest Man".
Neurodiversity-Affirming Student Support, with Katrina Martin, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 126
(AUDIO - 29 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Katrina Martin Ph.D., founder of Bridges Learning System.
Autism & Masking
Self-advocate Robert Schmus discusses why masking can be harmful to autistic individuals.
Neurodiversity and Grieving
Parenting Coach, Cognitive Specialist, and Autism mom Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS. discusses the processing of grief in neurodivergent children.
Autistic Girls & Camouflaging
Nicola Heady looks at the phenomena of "camouflaging" in girls with autism, and the mental health repercussions it can create.
Neurodivergent Parenting, with Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 125
(AUDIO - 37 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, parenting coach, writer, and autism mom Bea Moise.
Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM
Autistic self-advocate Christiana Koch discusses her journey in finding fulfillment and a career outside of STEM.
Autism & Fandom, with Kelly Coons | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 124
(AUDIO - 46 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with author and self-advocate Kelly Coons.
Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.
(VIDEO - 1min 54sec) In this episode, we’ll be finding out about an autistic DJ who is following his dreams while inspiring others.
Cognitive Distortions | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 123
(AUDIO - 28 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the psychological phenomena of cognitive distortions, and discusses how to identify and overcome them.
Autism, Perfectionism, and Yoga: “Settling For” vs. “Settling In”
Sean Inderbitzen and his friend Bibs explore ways yoga and mindfulness can help autistic individuals.
Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, with Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257
(VIDEO - 21 mins) Broward Center’s Gustavo Padrino discusses their sensory-friendly performances for the neurodivergent.
Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?
Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify and share their diagnoses.
Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum
Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores some of the challenges of dating as an adult on the spectrum.
Autism in 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 122
(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!
Neurodiversity in Israel, with Jacki Edry | EDB 256
(VIDEO - 27mins) Author and self-advocate Jacki Edry discusses neurodiversity acceptance & inclusion in Israel.
Young Autistic Adult Independence | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 121
(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.”
Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys
Psychotherapist, mentor, and self-advocate Sally Nilsson discusses ways to support the neurodivergent.
When Holidays Are Tough | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 120
(AUDIO - 25 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss dealing with Holidays when they can be tough or triggering.
Autism & PTSD, with Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254
(VIDEO - 24 mins) Therapist and self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen discusses PTSD on the autism spectrum.
Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest for Understanding
Ariana DeAngelis discusses her journey towards understanding autism.
Becoming an “AUntrepreneur”, with Toni Boucher | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 119
(AUDIO - 35 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss entrepreneurship with self-advocate Toni Boucher.
Autism Dad Creates Sensory-Friendly Haunted House | WIN
(VIDEO - 1min 37sec) In this episode, we cover an autism and sensory-friendly haunted house created for the halloween season in Ironton, Ohio.
Autism and Dating | DB Speaker Series
(VIDEO - 78 mins) Dating and relationship tips from ASD self-advocates Amy Gravino, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Marcell Ciampi, Toni Boucher, Lyric Holmans & JR Reed.
Thoughts on Autism and PTSD
Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen shares his thoughts on the connection between autism and PTSD.
Back To School: Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum
Educator Hilda Pacheco offers tips and tool to teachers with students on the autism spectrum.
Demystifying Therapy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 118
(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.
Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services
Behavioral health clinician and autism self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen outlines how to advocate for more access to mental health services for people with autism.
A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling
Jules Haden shares her journey to identifying as neurodivergent.
Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249
(VIDEO - 32 mins) Dr. Eric Endlich discusses his work helping neurodivergent students find the right college.
Defining Neurodiversity, with Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 117
(31 minutes) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) to discuss the new way she see neurodiversity.
