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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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“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

  • June 4, 2022
  • 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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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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The Importance Of Peer Groups In The Autism Community
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The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community

  • May 19, 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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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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How To Advocate For Your Needs To The Government
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How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government

  • May 6, 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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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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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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My Story Of Autistic Burnout & Recovery
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My Story of Autistic Burnout & Recovery

  • April 19, 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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Autistic Identity, With Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 128
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Autistic Identity, with Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 128

  • April 18, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 47 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with NeuroClastic founder Terra Vance.
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Rethinking Neurodiversity, With Tim Goldstein | EDB 223
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Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

  • April 16, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.
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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

  • April 8, 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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Navigating Autism Acceptance Month | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 127
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Navigating Autism Acceptance Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 127

  • April 4, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 24 mins) hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss tips to keep Autism Acceptance Month a positive experience for self-advocates.
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Neurodiversity And “Gastrodiversity”
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Neurodiversity and “Gastrodiversity”

  • April 1, 2022
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Wendy Lyman looks at the need for community around the GI complications and diseases that often co-occur with ASD.
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Student Support, With Katrina Martin, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 126
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • February 23, 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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Autism & Fandom, With Kelly Coons | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 124
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’

  • December 17, 2021
  • 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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Young Autistic Adult Independence | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 121
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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When Holidays Are Tough | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 120
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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Doggone Helpful: A Look At Service Dogs
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Doggone Helpful: A Look at Service Dogs

  • November 4, 2021
  • 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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Becoming An “AUntrepreneur”, With Toni Boucher | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 119
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Becoming an “AUntrepreneur”, with Toni Boucher | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 119

  • November 2, 2021
  • 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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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
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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Becoming A Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, With Siena Castellon  | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 116
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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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
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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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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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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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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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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Autism & Sleep, With Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238
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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.
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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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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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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
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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
EDB Video

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
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.
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Motherhood On The Autism Spectrum, With Carly Fulgham | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 107
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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Exercise & Autism, With Mark Fleming | EDB 231
EDB Video

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
EDB Video

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
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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