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".
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.
Compassion: The Ultimate Antidote
Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the difference compassion can make during parenting challenges.
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.
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.
Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?
Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify and share their diagnoses.
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.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael’s Journey With Autism
Michael, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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.
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
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.
Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 8: Jeff Snyder
(13 minutes) In this episode, Dr. April Lisbon speaks with self-advocate Jeff Snyder. Jeff shares his journey with autism.
Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223
(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.
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.
Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently
Autism self-advocate and financial planner Andrew Komarow discusses why the neurodiverse need to plan for the future.
Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?
Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why it matters.
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.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michelle’s Journey With Autism
Michelle, 30, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
Object Permanence & Chronic Pain Conditions: Introspection on the Autism Spectrum
Autism self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi, M.Ed. (aka Samantha Craft) reflects on her challenges with object permanence and chronic pain.
Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19
Occupational Octaves creator Lee D. Stockner discusses the role piano playing can have in reducing anxiety, and the importance of achieving "flow".
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.
Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 6: Haley Moss
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. April J. Lisbon speaks with author, attorney, and autism self-advocate Haley Moss.
Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students
Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students.
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.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack’s Journey With Autism & Epilepsy
Zack, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having ASD and Epilepsy has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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.
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.
Helping Neurodiverse Students Grow, with Dr. Eric Nach | EDB 208
(VIDEO - 33 mins) Dr. Eric Nach shares how he supports the growth of students with autism, ADHD, and other diagnoses.
Man With Autism Sews Over 100 Masks For Hospitals
(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!
An Autism Self-Advocate’s Thoughts On Anxiety
Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins shares her thoughts for those dealing with anxiety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neurodiversity Resources For The Coronavirus
A message from our founder, and our growing list of COVID-19 resources for different brains.
How 2 Communities Celebrated Neurodiverse Birthdays During Coronavirus Shutdown
(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!
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.
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.
How Two Tennis players with Autism Found Love
(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!
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.
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.
Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome
(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!
Autism and the Coronavirus
We look at some basic tips for keeping loved ones on the autism spectrum safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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..
Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds
(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!
Love Serving Autism: Tennis on the Spectrum, with Lisa Pugliese | EDB
(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Love Serving Autism founder and speech and language pathologist Lisa Pugliese discusses how tennis can help those on the spectrum.
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.
Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs
(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!
Asperger’s Syndrome: The Myths and Facts
Self-advocate Eric Endlich, Ph.D. shares facts and dispels myths about Asperger's Syndrome.
Supporting Neurodivergent College Students, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty of Beacon College | EDB
(32 mins) Beacon College’s Drs. George and Oksana Hagerty discuss how they support neurodivergent students.
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.
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.
