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From Autism Ally To Autism Accomplice, With Jacklyn Googins | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 110
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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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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Helping Underserved Communities, With Camille Proctor | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 106
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • January 18, 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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Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?
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Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?

  • January 12, 2021
  • Cris Brady
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify and share their diagnoses.
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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
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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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

  • December 7, 2020
  • 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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Cultivating Thankfulness | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 103
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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Finding The Super Powers Within With Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 8: Jeff Snyder
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Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 8: Jeff Snyder

  • November 1, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
(13 minutes) In this episode, Dr. April Lisbon speaks with self-advocate Jeff Snyder. Jeff shares his journey with autism.
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Rethinking Neurodiversity, With Tim Goldstein | EDB 223
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Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

  • November 1, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.
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UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Becomes 1st In Florida To Receive Autism-Friendly Designation
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UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Becomes 1st In Florida To Receive Autism-Friendly Designation

  • October 24, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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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

  • October 20, 2020
  • 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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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

  • October 14, 2020
  • 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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A Chat With Dr. Temple Grandin | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 100
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • October 13, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 42 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts celebrate 100 episodes of Spectrumly Speaking by welcoming Dr. Temple Grandin!
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Stress In People With Autism: How It Manifests And How I Cope With It
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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.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michelle’s Journey With Autism
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michelle’s Journey With Autism

  • October 5, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Michelle, 30, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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Object Permanence & Chronic Pain Conditions: Introspection On The Autism Spectrum
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Object Permanence & Chronic Pain Conditions: Introspection on the Autism Spectrum

  • September 26, 2020
  • Marcelle Ciampi
  • aspergers, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi, M.Ed. (aka Samantha Craft) reflects on her challenges with object permanence and chronic pain.
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Piano As A Coping Mechanism In The Age Of COVID-19
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Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19

  • September 18, 2020
  • Lee Stockner
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Neurodiversity
Occupational Octaves creator Lee D. Stockner discusses the role piano playing can have in reducing anxiety, and the importance of achieving "flow".
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Autism & Disclosure: Tips For Sharing Your Diagnosis, With Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 219
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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.
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Voting! | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 98
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Voting! | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 98

  • September 10, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 17 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss voting, and offer tips for reducing stress and being informed.
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Finding The Super Powers Within With Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 6: Haley Moss
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Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 6: Haley Moss

  • August 31, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. April J. Lisbon speaks with author, attorney, and autism self-advocate Haley Moss.
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Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students
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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.
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Pursuing Dreams On The Autism Spectrum, With Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan | EDB 217
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Pursuing Dreams on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan | EDB 217

  • August 22, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 22 minutes) Autism self-advocate Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan discusses how he is pursuing his dream of being a neuroradiologist.
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A Self-Advocate’s Perspective On Autistic Pride
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A Self-Advocate’s Perspective on Autistic Pride

  • August 18, 2020
  • Jennifer Huggins
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses why she is proud to be on the spectrum.
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HAAPE: Helping Adults With Autism Perform & Excel, With Lawrence Rothman, PhD | EDB 216
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HAAPE: Helping Adults with Autism Perform & Excel, with Lawrence Rothman, PhD | EDB 216

  • August 12, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 minutes) HAAPE CEO Larry Rothman, Ph.D. discusses helping people with autism find employment.
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H.A.L.T. For Self Care | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 97
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H.A.L.T. for Self Care | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 97

  • August 10, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack’s Journey With Autism & Epilepsy
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack’s Journey With Autism & Epilepsy

  • August 3, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Epilepsy, neurodiveristy
Zack, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having ASD and Epilepsy has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Advocating In Plain Language, With Sara Luterman | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 96
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Advocating in Plain Language, with Sara Luterman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 96

  • July 28, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, With Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214
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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.
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Autism In Kenya, With Abby Brooke | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 95
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Autism in Kenya, with Abby Brooke | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 95

  • July 14, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 31 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Kenyan-born autism self-advocate and activist Abby Brooke, founder of Walking Autism.
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Autism Career Pathways, With Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | EDB 212
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Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | EDB 212

  • July 10, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(29 minutes) Autism Career Pathways founder Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. discusses her work helping people on the spectrum find careers.
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How To Survive A Pandemic With Your Bright But Quirky Child: Tips From A Psychologist/Mom
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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.
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Finding The Super Powers Within With Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 4: Alex Tallman
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Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 4: Alex Tallman

  • June 30, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 14 minutes) Dr. April J. Lisbon speaks with self-advocate Alex Tallman, who shares his journey with autism.
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Autism Parenting In 2020, With Dr. April J. Lisbon | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 94
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Autism Parenting in 2020, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 94

  • June 29, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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Neurodiversity Hub: Creating Opportunities Around The Globe, With Andrew Eddy | EDB 211
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Neurodiversity Hub: Creating Opportunities Around the Globe, with Andrew Eddy | EDB 211

  • June 25, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 32 minutes) Untapped co-founder and Australian advocate Andrew Eddy discusses creating the Neurodiversity Hub -- a resource for employment, education, and more.
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Neurodiverse Housing, With Ashley Kim | EDB 210
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Neurodiverse Housing, with Ashley Kim | EDB 210

  • June 18, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Elevare Community founder Ashley Kim on housing for those with intellectual and developmental differences.
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#AutisticBlackPride, With Kayla Smith | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 93
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#AutisticBlackPride, with Kayla Smith | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 93

  • June 16, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate Kayla Smith, creator of #AutisticBlackPride.
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Masks And Autism Sensory Issues | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 92
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Masks and Autism Sensory Issues | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 92

  • June 1, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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Helping Neurodiverse Students Grow, With Dr. Eric Nach | EDB 208
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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.
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Man With Autism Sews Over 100 Masks For Hospitals
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Man With Autism Sews Over 100 Masks For Hospitals

  • May 22, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3 min 37 sec) In this episode: firefighters surprise a man with cerebral palsy, a man with autism makes hundreds of masks for hospitals & more!
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An Autism Self-Advocate’s Thoughts On Anxiety
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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.
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The Stanford Neurodiversity Project, With Dr. Lawrence Fung | EDB
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The Stanford Neurodiversity Project, with Dr. Lawrence Fung | EDB

  • May 21, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 28 minutes) Dr. Lawrence Fung, director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project discusses how the university is helping maximize neurodiverse opportunities.
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The Importance Of Exercise And Physical Activity For Neurodiverse Population
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The Importance Of Exercise And Physical Activity For Neurodiverse Population

  • May 19, 2020
  • Barbora Vystejnova
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Physical therapist Barbora Vystejnova, PT, MS, DPT looks at the importance of physical activity for the neurodiverse, and offers some tips to get started.
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Fitting In With Autism, With Sarah Kurchak | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 91
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Fitting In With Autism, with Sarah Kurchak | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 91

  • May 18, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(41 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sarah Kurchak - a writer and autistic advocate living in Toronto.
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Exposing Young Readers To Autism, With Sarah Kapit | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 90
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Exposing Young Readers to Autism, with Sarah Kapit | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 90

  • May 4, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 25 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate and author Sarah Kapit.
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Is Autism Employment Improving? With Michael Bernick | EDB 205
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Is Autism Employment Improving? with Michael Bernick | EDB 205

  • May 1, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 28 minutes) "Autism Job Club" author and AASCEND board member Michael Bernick discusses the state of autism employment.
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Neurodiversity Resources For The Coronavirus
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Neurodiversity Resources For The Coronavirus

  • April 29, 2020
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • ADHD, alzheimer's, Autism, Down Syndrome, mental health, Neurodiversity
A message from our founder, and our growing list of COVID-19 resources for different brains.
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How 2 Communities Celebrated Neurodiverse Birthdays During Coronavirus Shutdown
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How 2 Communities Celebrated Neurodiverse Birthdays During Coronavirus Shutdown

  • April 25, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s
(VIDEO - 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: communities come together to celebrate the birthdays of neurodiverse loved ones, a boy with Down syndrome meets his younger sister in a viral video, and more!
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Success: An Autism Self-Advocate’s Viewpoint
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Success: An Autism Self-Advocate’s Viewpoint

  • April 21, 2020
  • Aaron Bouma
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses success - what it means to him, and how it can be achieved.
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COVID-19 & Remote Yoga, With Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking 89
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COVID-19 & Remote Yoga, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking 89

  • April 20, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss practicing yoga in quarantine.
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How Two Tennis Players With Autism Found Love
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How Two Tennis players with Autism Found Love

  • April 11, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodiversity, ocd
(3 min 22 sec) In this episode: we look at a new treatment for OCD, a recently diagnosed teen with multiple sclerosis hosts a walk for awareness, special olympians on the autism spectrum get married, and more!
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Autism & April | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 88
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Autism & April | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 88

  • April 6, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 33 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the challenges of recognizing autism month amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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Contending With The Coronavirus On The Autism Spectrum, With Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 87
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Contending with the Coronavirus on the Autism Spectrum, with Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 87

  • March 23, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome
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Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome

  • March 21, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, PTSD, spina bifida
(VIDEO - 3min 31sec) In this episode: a non-verbal teen on the autism spectrum wins a baking competition, France gets their first politician with Down syndrome, and more!
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Autism And The Coronavirus
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Autism and the Coronavirus

  • March 17, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
We look at some basic tips for keeping loved ones on the autism spectrum safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Understanding DIR/Floortime, With Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 86
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • March 9, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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..
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Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds
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Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds

  • February 29, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer’s, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3 min 20 sec) In this episode: a makeup artist with cerebral palsy defies the odds, sharks could hold a key to curing Alzheimer’s, and more!
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Love Serving Autism: Tennis On The Spectrum, With Lisa Pugliese | EDB
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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.
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Self-Esteem & Imposter Syndrome | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 85
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • February 24, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs
Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs

  • February 22, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3min 50sec) In this episode: Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen presents at the Oscars, Tim Tebow creates an event to honor teens with special needs, and more!
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Asperger’s Syndrome: The Myths And Facts
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Asperger’s Syndrome: The Myths and Facts

  • February 18, 2020
  • Eric Endlich
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Eric Endlich, Ph.D. shares facts and dispels myths about Asperger's Syndrome.
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Supporting Neurodivergent College Students, With Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty Of Beacon College | EDB
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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.
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Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth & Adults, With Finn Gratton | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 84
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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

  • February 9, 2020
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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My Spouse Is On The Spectrum: Autism & Relationships
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My Spouse Is On The Spectrum: Autism & Relationships

  • February 6, 2020
  • Tim Goldstein
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein highlights challenges and offers resources for relationships where one of the partners is on the spectrum.
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