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.
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.
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".
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Siena Castellon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 116
(AUDIO - 40 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate and author Siena Castellon.
Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students
Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students.
Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety and OCD.
Uncertainty | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 115
(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.
The US Autism Association, with Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246
(VIDEO - 19 mins) Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman shares how the US Autism Association is helping the autism community.
The Never Quite Empty Nest
Autism mom Wendy Lyman discusses her experiences with "empty nest" syndrome, while offering continuing support to her children.
The Autism Full Employment Act, w/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Lou Vismara & Michael Bernick discuss autism employment.
Autistic Girls & Camouflaging
Nicola Heady looks at the phenomena of "camouflaging" in girls with autism, and the mental health repercussions it can create.
How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School
Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes for everyone.
Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?
Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why it matters.
Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 114
(AUDIO - 37 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss careers paths with self-advocate Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed..
Not Weird, Just Autistic, with J.R. Reed | EDB 242
(VIDEO - 22 mins) J.R. Reed shares his journey to becoming an autism self-advocate
Tech Company Has Put 10,000 People With Autism to Work | WIN
(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.
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.
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
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.
Autism & Sleep, with Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Vanderbilt University’s Dr. Beth Malow discusses sleep challenges on the autism spectrum.
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.
Baby Steps: Not Just for Babies
Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the importance of optimism and understanding in raising a child.
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.
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.
Embracing Neurodivergence & Becoming a Constant Self-Advocate
J.R Reed discusses how he embraced his autism diagnosis, and why self-advocacy is so important.
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".
“My Passion for Movies & Filmmaking” by Zachary Hoaglund | DB Speaker Bureau
(VIDEO - 10 mins) Different Brains intern and autism self-advocate Zachary Hoaglund discusses how he is turning his love for movies into a career.
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.
Autism and Me: Life on the Spectrum
Self-advocate, Noah Najjar discuses his life with Autism and talks about the positive side of it.
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.
Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, with Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224
(VIDEO - 34 minutes) Dr. Alexis Bitting discusses gender diversity in the neurodiverse.
Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism & Invention, with Simon Baron-Cohen | EDB 232
(VIDEO - 35 minutes) Psychologist and author Simon Baron-Cohen discusses the connection between autism and human invention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Autism & Communication: I Don’t Understand You… Here’s How You Can Help
Autism self-advocate Kim Lew offers tips for avoiding miscommunication with people on the spectrum.
Autism Awareness is Great. Now it’s Time for Autism Acceptance.
Writer and self-advocate J.R. Reed discusses why both awareness and acceptance of autism is crucial.
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.
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.
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.
Autism & COVID-19, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 218
(VIDEO - 17 minutes) Autism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips for students on the spectrum during the pandemic.
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.
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.
Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223
(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.
Michael Moreno’s Presentation | DB Speaker Bureau
(VIDEO - 7 mins) Different Brains intern and autism self-advocate Michael Moreno discusses his diagnosis, and his love for technology.
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.
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!
Stress in People with Autism: How it Manifests and How I Cope with It
Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses his experiences with stress, and shares tips on how he manages it.
Autism & Disclosure: Tips For Sharing Your Diagnosis, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 219
(VIDEO - 13 minutes) Autism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips for disclosing a diagnosis.
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.
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.
A Self-Advocate’s Perspective on Autistic Pride
Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses why she is proud to be on the spectrum.
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.
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.
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.
Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, with Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. discusses directing Landmark College’s Center for Neurodiversity and supporting students with autism, ADHD, and other diagnoses.
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.
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.
How to Survive a Pandemic with Your Bright but Quirky Child: Tips from a Psychologist/Mom
Psychologist and mother Wendy Blumenthal, Ph.D. offers ten tips for parenting exceptional children during the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
Neurodiverse Housing, with Ashley Kim | EDB 210
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Elevare Community founder Ashley Kim on housing for those with intellectual and developmental differences.
#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.
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