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Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes “World’s Strongest Man” | W.I.N.
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Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes “World’s Strongest Man” | W.I.N.

  • March 20, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
(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".
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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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Autism & Masking
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Autism & Masking

  • March 13, 2022
  • Robert Schmus
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Robert Schmus discusses why masking can be harmful to autistic individuals.
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Neurodiversity And Grieving
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Neurodiversity and Grieving

  • March 10, 2022
  • Bea Moise
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Parenting Coach, Cognitive Specialist, and Autism mom Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS. discusses the processing of grief in neurodivergent children.
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Autistic Girls & Camouflaging
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Autistic Girls & Camouflaging

  • March 6, 2022
  • Nicola Heady
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Nicola Heady looks at the phenomena of "camouflaging" in girls with autism, and the mental health repercussions it can create.
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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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Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM
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Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM

  • February 23, 2022
  • Christiana Koch
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autistic self-advocate Christiana Koch discusses her journey in finding fulfillment and a career outside of STEM.
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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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Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.
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Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.

  • January 30, 2022
  • DB Editor
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 1min 54sec) In this episode, we’ll be finding out about an autistic DJ who is following his dreams while inspiring others.
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Cognitive Distortions | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 123
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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, Perfectionism, And Yoga: “Settling For” Vs. “Settling In”
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Autism, Perfectionism, and Yoga: “Settling For” vs. “Settling In”

  • January 24, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Sean Inderbitzen and his friend Bibs explore ways yoga and mindfulness can help autistic individuals.
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Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, With Broward Center For The Performing Arts’ Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257
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Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, with Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257

  • January 12, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 21 mins) Broward Center’s Gustavo Padrino discusses their sensory-friendly performances for the neurodivergent.
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Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating On The Autism Spectrum
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Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum

  • January 1, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores some of the challenges of dating as an adult on the spectrum.
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Autism In 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 122
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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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Neurodiversity In Israel, With Jacki Edry | EDB 256
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Neurodiversity in Israel, with Jacki Edry | EDB 256

  • December 21, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 27mins) Author and self-advocate Jacki Edry discusses neurodiversity acceptance & inclusion in Israel.
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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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Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys
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Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys

  • December 4, 2021
  • Sally Nilsson
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
Psychotherapist, mentor, and self-advocate Sally Nilsson discusses ways to support the neurodivergent.
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When Holidays Are Tough | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 120
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When Holidays Are Tough | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 120

  • November 23, 2021
  • 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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Autism & PTSD, With Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254
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Autism & PTSD, with Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254

  • November 20, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
(VIDEO - 24 mins) Therapist and self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen discusses PTSD on the autism spectrum.
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Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest For Understanding
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Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest for Understanding

  • November 17, 2021
  • Ariana DeAngelis
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Ariana DeAngelis discusses her journey towards understanding autism.
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Autism Dad Creates Sensory-Friendly Haunted House | WIN
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Autism Dad Creates Sensory-Friendly Haunted House | WIN

  • October 29, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 1min 37sec) In this episode, we cover an autism and sensory-friendly haunted house created for the halloween season in Ironton, Ohio.
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Autism And Dating  | DB Speaker Series
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Autism and Dating | DB Speaker Series

  • October 26, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 78 mins) Dating and relationship tips from ASD self-advocates Amy Gravino, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Marcell Ciampi, Toni Boucher, Lyric Holmans & JR Reed.
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Thoughts On Autism And PTSD
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Thoughts on Autism and PTSD

  • October 18, 2021
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen shares his thoughts on the connection between autism and PTSD.
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Back To School: Teaching Students On The Autism Spectrum
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Back To School: Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum

  • October 11, 2021
  • Hilda Pacheco
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Educator Hilda Pacheco offers tips and tool to teachers with students on the autism spectrum.
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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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Autism And Medicaid: A Roadmap To Mental Health Services
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Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services

  • September 29, 2021
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Behavioral health clinician and autism self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen outlines how to advocate for more access to mental health services for people with autism.
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Neurodivergent In College, With Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249
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Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249

  • September 18, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 32 mins) Dr. Eric Endlich discusses his work helping neurodivergent students find the right college.
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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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Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students
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Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students

  • August 30, 2021
  • Lisa Berman
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students.
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Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective
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Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

  • August 23, 2021
  • Aaron Bouma
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety and OCD.
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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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The US Autism Association, With Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246
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The US Autism Association, with Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246

  • August 12, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 19 mins) Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman shares how the US Autism Association is helping the autism community.
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The Autism Full Employment Act, W/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245
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The Autism Full Employment Act, w/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245

  • August 5, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Lou Vismara & Michael Bernick discuss autism employment.
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Navigating ‘Back To School’ For Children With Autism
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Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism

  • August 1, 2021
  • Kimberly Tucker
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand what accommodations her son, who is also on the spectrum, could benefit from.
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School

  • July 21, 2021
  • Rochelle Brenner
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes for everyone.
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

  • July 14, 2021
  • Nicola Heady
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why it matters.
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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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Not Weird, Just Autistic, With J.R. Reed | EDB 242
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Not Weird, Just Autistic, with J.R. Reed | EDB 242

  • July 2, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 22 mins) J.R. Reed shares his journey to becoming an autism self-advocate
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:

  • June 28, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Tech Company Has Put 10,000 People With Autism To Work | WIN
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Tech Company Has Put 10,000 People With Autism to Work | WIN

  • June 27, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 2min) In this episode, we’ll be heading over to Phoenix, Arizona, where TPI is providing jobs to those with autism and other developmental differences.
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Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently
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Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently

  • June 24, 2021
  • Andrew Komarow
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and financial planner Andrew Komarow discusses why the neurodiverse need to plan for the future.
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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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The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:

  • June 21, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
JR, autism self-advocate, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Haley’s Journey With Autism
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Haley’s Journey With Autism

  • June 14, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Haley Moss, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism

  • June 7, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Noah, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Gender Identity & Autism, With Dr. Eileen Crehan Of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227
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Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227

  • June 3, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses the developing of gender identity and sexuality on the autism spectrum
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey

  • May 31, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how being neurodiverse has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism

  • May 24, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Kim H, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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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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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:

  • May 10, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Ray, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Autism On The Job: Navigating Neurodiversity In The Workplace | DB Speaker Series
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Autism on the Job: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace | DB Speaker Series

  • May 2, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 75 mins) Workplace tips from Google's Tim Goldstein & Patricia Li, Autism Career Pathways' Maisie Sotentayo & ASD self-advocates Lyric Holmans & JR Reed.
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Baby Steps: Not Just For Babies
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Baby Steps: Not Just for Babies

  • April 21, 2021
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the importance of optimism and understanding in raising a child.
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Employment For The Neurodiverse, With Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, And More | EDB 128
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Employment for the Neurodiverse, with Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and more | EDB 128

  • April 20, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
(21 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman explores the topic of finding employment for the neurodiverse by revisiting clips from some of our brilliant past guests, including Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and Lynn Miner Rosen.
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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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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack R’s Story
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack R’s Story

  • April 19, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • ADHD, Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Zack R, 23, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic & how having autism and ADHD has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Different & The Same: Empowering Autistic Children Through Learning
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Different & The Same: Empowering Autistic Children Through Learning

  • April 16, 2021
  • Celest Austin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Celest Austin, MD, PhD shares how helping her sister with autism learn led to the creation of GoManda.
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Embracing Neurodivergence & Becoming A Constant Self-Advocate
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Embracing Neurodivergence & Becoming a Constant Self-Advocate

  • April 13, 2021
  • JR Reed
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
J.R Reed discusses how he embraced his autism diagnosis, and why self-advocacy is so important.
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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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“My Passion For Movies & Filmmaking” By Zachary Hoaglund | DB Speaker Bureau
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“My Passion for Movies & Filmmaking” by Zachary Hoaglund | DB Speaker Bureau

  • April 6, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 10 mins) Different Brains intern and autism self-advocate Zachary Hoaglund discusses how he is turning his love for movies into a career.
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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 And Me: Life On The Spectrum
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Autism and Me: Life on the Spectrum

  • March 23, 2021
  • Noah Najjar
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate, Noah Najjar discuses his life with Autism and talks about the positive side of it.
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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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Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, With Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224
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Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, with Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224

  • March 5, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 34 minutes) Dr. Alexis Bitting discusses gender diversity in the neurodiverse.
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Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism & Invention, With Simon Baron-Cohen | EDB 232
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Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism & Invention, with Simon Baron-Cohen | EDB 232

  • February 13, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 35 minutes) Psychologist and author Simon Baron-Cohen discusses the connection between autism and human invention.
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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, Thomas Szasz, And “The Myth Of Mental Illness”
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Autism, Thomas Szasz, and “The Myth of Mental Illness”

  • February 8, 2021
  • Danny Taylor-Smith
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Danny Taylor-Smith looks at how the theories of Dr. Thomas Szasz influenced his self-image.
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Compassion: The Ultimate Antidote
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Compassion: The Ultimate Antidote

  • January 31, 2021
  • Wendy Lyman
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the difference compassion can make during parenting challenges.
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Exercise & Autism, With Mark Fleming | EDB 231
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Exercise & Autism, with Mark Fleming | EDB 231

  • January 31, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 28 mins) Autism self-advocate and personal trainer Mark Fleming discusses the importance of exercise for the neurodivergent.
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Advocating Neurodiversity During COVID-19, With Jude Morrow | EDB 230
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Advocating Neurodiversity During COVID-19, with Jude Morrow | EDB 230

  • January 22, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 19 minutes) Irish autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to discuss spreading neurodiversity awareness during the pandemic.
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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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Autism & Communication: I Don’t Understand You… Here’s How You Can Help
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Autism & Communication: I Don’t Understand You… Here’s How You Can Help

  • December 27, 2020
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Kim Lew offers tips for avoiding miscommunication with people on the spectrum.
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Autism Awareness Is Great. Now It’s Time For Autism Acceptance.
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Autism Awareness is Great. Now it’s Time for Autism Acceptance.

  • December 21, 2020
  • JR Reed
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Writer and self-advocate J.R. Reed discusses why both awareness and acceptance of autism is crucial.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael’s Journey With Autism
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael’s Journey With Autism

  • December 21, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Michael, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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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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Autism & COVID-19, With Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 218
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Autism & COVID-19, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 218

  • November 13, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 17 minutes) Autism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips for students on the spectrum during the pandemic.
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Transitions & How To Deal With Them On The Autism Spectrum
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Transitions & How to Deal With Them On The Autism Spectrum

  • November 11, 2020
  • Zach Rodencal
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses common challenges with transitions, and shares the tools he uses to cope.
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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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