asperger's

Accommodations for Neurodivergent Lawyers, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 113

(AUDIO - 35 mins) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss neurodiversity acceptance in the profession of law.

EDB Video

Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227

(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses the developing of gender identity and sexuality on the autism spectrum

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Helping Underserved Communities, with Camille Proctor | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 106

(AUDIO - 47 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the show Camille Proctor, Founder and Executive Director of The Color of Autism.

EDB Video

Autism & Sleep, with Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238

May 6, 2021
DBAdmin
asperger's, Autism, insomnia, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Vanderbilt University’s Dr. Beth Malow discusses sleep challenges on the autism spectrum.

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE DB Speaker Series Video

Autism on the Job: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 75 mins) Workplace tips from Google's Tim Goldstein & Patricia Li, Autism Career Pathways' Maisie Sotentayo & ASD self-advocates Lyric Holmans & JR Reed.

Blog

Baby Steps: Not Just for Babies

Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the importance of optimism and understanding in raising a child.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism on the Job, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 111

(AUDIO - 45 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back to the show Christa Holmans to discuss neurodiverse workplaces.

Blog

Different & The Same: Empowering Autistic Children Through Learning

Celest Austin, MD, PhD shares how helping her sister with autism learn led to the creation of GoManda.

Blog

Embracing Neurodivergence & Becoming a Constant Self-Advocate

J.R Reed discusses how he embraced his autism diagnosis, and why self-advocacy is so important.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

From Autism Ally to Autism Accomplice, with Jacklyn Googins | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 110

(AUDIO - 36 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts are joined by Jacklyn Googins to discuss becoming an "autism accomplice".

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

The Autistic OT, with Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 109

(AUDIO - 53 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate and occupational therapist (OT) Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez.

Blog

Autism and Me: Life on the Spectrum

Self-advocate, Noah Najjar discuses his life with Autism and talks about the positive side of it.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism & The Special Olympics, with Kim Hing | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 108

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the autism self-advocate and Special Olympic athlete & Global Messenger Kim Hing.

EDB Video

Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, with Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224

(VIDEO - 34 minutes) Dr. Alexis Bitting discusses gender diversity in the neurodiverse.

EDB Video

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.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Motherhood On The Autism Spectrum, with Carly Fulgham | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 107

(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.

Blog

Autism, Thomas Szasz, and “The Myth of Mental Illness”

Autism self-advocate Danny Taylor-Smith looks at how the theories of Dr. Thomas Szasz influenced his self-image.

EDB Video

Exercise & Autism, with Mark Fleming | EDB 231

(VIDEO - 28 mins) Autism self-advocate and personal trainer Mark Fleming discusses the importance of exercise for the neurodivergent.

EDB Video

Advocating Neurodiversity During COVID-19, with Jude Morrow | EDB 230

(VIDEO - 19 minutes) Irish autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to discuss spreading neurodiversity awareness during the pandemic.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism in 2021 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 105

(AUDIO - 19 mins) In this New Years mini-episode,Haley and Dr. Butts discuss what they hope 2021 has in store.

Blog

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.

Blog

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.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Gift-Giving on the Spectrum, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 104

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Christa Holmans, aka the Neurodivergent Rebel.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Cultivating Thankfulness | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 103

(AUDIO - 24 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the positive benefits of thankfulness.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism Awareness in Health Care, with Sandra Dennis & Silvia Gil | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 102

(AUDIO - 25 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts look at UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Centers in Florida.

EDB Video

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.

Blog

Transitions & How to Deal With Them On The Autism Spectrum

Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses common challenges with transitions, and shares the tools he uses to cope.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Self-Advocacy: Catina’s Way, with Catina Burkett | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 101

(AUDIO - 52 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate Catina Burkett.

EDB Video

Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Becomes 1st In Florida To Receive Autism-Friendly Designation

(VIDEO - 1min 37sec) This week we will be discussing how UHealth Jackson Urgent Care centers has become the first in Florida to receive an Autism-Friendly Designation.

Blog

Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why it matters.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

A Chat With Dr. Temple Grandin | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 100

(AUDIO - 42 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts celebrate 100 episodes of Spectrumly Speaking by welcoming Dr. Temple Grandin!

Blog

Stress in People with Autism: How it Manifests and How I Cope with It

October 5, 2020
Zach Rodencal
Anxiety, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses his experiences with stress, and shares tips on how he manages it.

EDB Video

Autism & Disclosure: Tips For Sharing Your Diagnosis, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 219

September 16, 2020
DBAdmin
asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 13 minutes) Autism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips for disclosing a diagnosis.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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.

Blog

Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students

August 24, 2020
Lisa Berman
ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students.

EDB Video

Pursuing Dreams on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan | EDB 217

(VIDEO - 22 minutes) Autism self-advocate Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan discusses how he is pursuing his dream of being a neuroradiologist.

Blog

A Self-Advocate’s Perspective on Autistic Pride

Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses why she is proud to be on the spectrum.

EDB Video

HAAPE: Helping Adults with Autism Perform & Excel, with Lawrence Rothman, PhD | EDB 216

(VIDEO - 30 minutes) HAAPE CEO Larry Rothman, Ph.D. discusses helping people with autism find employment.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

H.A.L.T. for Self Care | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 97

(AUDIO - 23 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss tools for self care, including the H.A.L.T. tool.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Advocating in Plain Language, with Sara Luterman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 96

(AUDIO - 37 minutes) Author and autism self-advocate Sara Luterman discusses her work creating plain language guides on complex topics, to help make those topics more accessible.

EDB Video

Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, with Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214

July 25, 2020
DBAdmin
ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. discusses directing Landmark College’s Center for Neurodiversity and supporting students with autism, ADHD, and other diagnoses.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism in Kenya, with Abby Brooke | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 95

(AUDIO - 31 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Kenyan-born autism self-advocate and activist Abby Brooke, founder of Walking Autism.

EDB Video

Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | EDB 212

(29 minutes) Autism Career Pathways founder Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. discusses her work helping people on the spectrum find careers.

Blog

How to Survive a Pandemic with Your Bright but Quirky Child: Tips from a Psychologist/Mom

July 4, 2020
Wendy Blumenthal
ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Psychologist and mother Wendy Blumenthal, Ph.D. offers ten tips for parenting exceptional children during the pandemic.

Finding the Super Powers Within Video

Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 4: Alex Tallman

(VIDEO - 14 minutes) Dr. April J. Lisbon speaks with self-advocate Alex Tallman, who shares his journey with autism.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism Parenting in 2020, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 94

(AUDIO - 26 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism parent, coach, school psychologist, and author Dr. April J. Lisbon.

EDB Video

Neurodiversity Hub: Creating Opportunities Around the Globe, with Andrew Eddy | EDB 211

(VIDEO - 32 minutes) Untapped co-founder and Australian advocate Andrew Eddy discusses creating the Neurodiversity Hub -- a resource for employment, education, and more.

EDB Video

Neurodiverse Housing, with Ashley Kim | EDB 210

(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Elevare Community founder Ashley Kim on housing for those with intellectual and developmental differences.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

#AutisticBlackPride, with Kayla Smith | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 93

(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate Kayla Smith, creator of #AutisticBlackPride.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Masks and Autism Sensory Issues | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 92

(AUDIO - 25 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the issues that can arise for people with autism when wearing masks.

EDB Video

Helping Neurodiverse Students Grow, with Dr. Eric Nach | EDB 208

May 28, 2020
DBAdmin
ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 33 mins) Dr. Eric Nach shares how he supports the growth of students with autism, ADHD, and other diagnoses.

Blog

An Autism Self-Advocate’s Thoughts On Anxiety

May 22, 2020
Jennifer Huggins
Anxiety, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins shares her thoughts for those dealing with anxiety.

EDB Video

The Stanford Neurodiversity Project, with Dr. Lawrence Fung | EDB

(VIDEO - 28 minutes) Dr. Lawrence Fung, director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project discusses how the university is helping maximize neurodiverse opportunities.

Blog

The Importance Of Exercise And Physical Activity For Neurodiverse Population

Physical therapist Barbora Vystejnova, PT, MS, DPT looks at the importance of physical activity for the neurodiverse, and offers some tips to get started.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Fitting In With Autism, with Sarah Kurchak | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 91

(41 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sarah Kurchak - a writer and autistic advocate living in Toronto.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Exposing Young Readers to Autism, with Sarah Kapit | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 90

(AUDIO - 25 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate and author Sarah Kapit.

EDB Video

Is Autism Employment Improving? with Michael Bernick | EDB 205

(VIDEO - 28 minutes) "Autism Job Club" author and AASCEND board member Michael Bernick discusses the state of autism employment.

Blog

Success: An Autism Self-Advocate’s Viewpoint

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses success - what it means to him, and how it can be achieved.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

COVID-19 & Remote Yoga, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking 89

(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss practicing yoga in quarantine.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism & April | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 88

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the challenges of recognizing autism month amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Contending with the Coronavirus on the Autism Spectrum, with Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 87

(AUDIO - 45 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Sherry Moss to discuss ways the disruptions to normal life being caused by the coronavirus, and tools to help.

News

Autism and the Coronavirus

We look at some basic tips for keeping loved ones on the autism spectrum safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Understanding DIR/Floortime, with Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 86

(AUDIO - 43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism educator, consultant, and DIR/Floortime provider Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D..

EDB Video

Love Serving Autism: Tennis on the Spectrum, with Lisa Pugliese | EDB

February 27, 2020
DBAdmin
asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Love Serving Autism founder and speech and language pathologist Lisa Pugliese discusses how tennis can help those on the spectrum.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Self-Esteem & Imposter Syndrome | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 85

(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss common causes of low self-esteem and imposter syndrome, while offering tips on how to improve self-image while giving yourself credit for achievements.

EDB Video

Supporting Neurodivergent College Students, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty of Beacon College | EDB

February 13, 2020
DBAdmin
ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd

(32 mins) Beacon College’s Drs. George and Oksana Hagerty discuss how they support neurodivergent students.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth & Adults, with Finn Gratton | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 84

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author, therapist, and self-advocate Finn V. Gratton, M.A., LMFT.

Blog

My Spouse Is On The Spectrum: Autism & Relationships

Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein highlights challenges and offers resources for relationships where one of the partners is on the spectrum.

EDB Video

Fatherhood on the Autism Spectrum, with Irish Self-Advocate Jude Morrow | EDB 182

(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Author Jude Morrow discusses his experiences as a father on the autism spectrum.

Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism & Sensory Issues, with Jen Malia | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 83

(AUDIO - 29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author and self-advocate Jen Malia to discuss sensory issues.

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Ex-NFL Player Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal for ALS Work

January 25, 2020
DBAdmin
als, asperger's, Autism, cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 3 min 13 sec) In this episode: Ex-NFL player Steve Gleason receives the congressional Gold Medal for his ALS work, we look at the making of Disney’s “Loop”, and more!