Spectrumly Speaking: Recent Episodes
Spectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the loss of Different Brains founder Dr. Harold "Hackie" Reitman, and explore the impact he had on their lives and the neurodiversity community. A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/ -----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Zoe Darazsdi.Zoe is a therapist, researcher, and autistic self-advocate who specializes in empowering teens and adults with ADHD, autism, trauma disorders, and other neurodivergence. Her private practice, Counseling Services of Zoe Darazsdi, centers a neurodiversity framework that depathologizes neurodivergent brains and decolonizes the counseling process. For more about Zoe’s work:https://www.zoedarazsdi.com/https://www.instagram.com/zoedarazsdicounseling/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/autistic-pride-with-zoe-darazsdi-spectrumly-speaking-ep-161/ -----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, film / television writer and producer, and professor at Arizona State University Zhara Astra.Zhara Astra is a film and television writer, producer, as well as a professor where she developed the first university course in the world on understanding neurodivergent women at Arizona State University.After discovering in adulthood that she was on the spectrum, Zhara set out on a mission to change the way women are viewed, treated, and diagnosed in the medical world (and how they’re depicted in film and tv) while also aiming to help women and girls better understand their own brains.She is an international public speaker and has written articles about this for Scientific American Magazine as well as other publications, that have helped change the game for women worldwide.For more about Zhara’s work: https://zharaastra.com/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/self-acceptance-for-autistic-women-with-zhara-astra-spectrumly-speaking-ep-160/ -----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss Disability Pride Month, share life updates, and talk about the importance of simple joys.A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/disability-pride-month-spectrumly-speaking-ep-159/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Mental Health Counselor and ASD Specialist Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC. Cheryl is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist who specializes in working with teens and adults on the autism spectrum and their loved ones. She is also a clinical consultant for FAU CARD, and thePresident of the Board of Directors of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Palm Beach County.For more about Cheryl’s practice: https://www.cherylcheckers.com/ For more about NAMI PBC: https://namipbc.org/ For more about FAU CARD: https://www.fau.edu/education/centersandprograms/card/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/autism-mental-health-with-cheryl-checkers-lmhc-ncc-spectrumly-speaking-ep-158/ -----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate, author, speaker, and musician Robyn Steward. Robyn is autistic and has been delivering fun, informative, and practical training to professionals, parents, and support groups for over 15 years. She has written 3 books: The Independent Woman’s Handbook for Super Safe Living on the Autistic Spectrum, The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods and The Autism Friendly Guide to Self Employment. Robyn is the co-host of BBC Sound’s 1800 Seconds on Autism podcast. She is also a musician and multi-media artist who has performed around the world. For more about Robyn’s book and advocacy work, visit: https://www.robynsteward.com/ For more about Robyn’s music, visit: https://www.robynrocket.com/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/personal-safety-on-the-autism-spectrum-with-robyn-steward-spectrumly-speaking-ep-157/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Scottish autism self-advocate, comedian, writer, and actor Ashley Storrie. Ashley is the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the new show Dinosaur, which debuts this month (April 2024) in the US on Hulu, and on BBC One and BBC3 in the UK. Ashley can also be heard hosting her BBC Radio Scotland show live every Friday night, and co-hosting the new Midsomer Murders Podcast.Read more about Dinosaur on the BBC here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001ybcl and on Hulu here: https://www.hulu.com/series/dinosaur-f75dc17e-9e61-4282-a6ff-fe31f24310cd Check out a print interview with Ashley here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c19xxxjgy4ro Listen to Ashley’s BBC Radio Scotland show here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09yn48l Look for Ashley on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystorrie/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/british-comedy-neurodiversity-with-ashley-storrie-spectrumly-speaking-ep-156/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts, inspired by Women’s History Month, share a few women that have made a big impact on the autism community.A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/womens-history-month-spectrumly-speaking-ep-155/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, singer, and songwriter Rawan Tuffaha. Rawan is the lead singer of ASD Band, which is made up of four talented musicians on the autism spectrum. Her and the band are also the stars of an up-and-coming documentary, ASD Band: The Movie - which depicts the band as they collaborate to develop and record their first EP. They were also featured on the hit TV show Canada’s Got Talent. You can check out their work on Spotify, Apple Music or anywhere else you get your music.For more about ASD Band, visit: http://ASDBand.movie/asd-band-with-rowan-tuffaha-spectrumly-speaking-ep-154/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, podcaster, and writer Dr. Angela Lauria. Dr. Angela Lauria is a late-diagnosed Autistic who has drawn on her life-long special interest in non-fiction to help almost 2,000 entrepreneurs write, publish, and promote their books through her company Difference Press. She is the creator and co-host of The Autistic Culture Podcast which advocates for viewing autism as a cultural difference to be embraced and not a disorder to be fixed. Angela is also an author herself with 8 books, including a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. She has a B.A. and an M.A. in Journalism and Media Affairs from George Washington University and a PhD in Communications from European Graduate School.Look for the Autistic Culture Podcast at https://autisticculture.substack.com/Look for Difference Press at https://www.differencepress.com/And for more about Angela, visit her site https://www.angelalauria.com/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/embracing-autistic-joy-with-dr-angela-lauria-spectrumly-speaking-ep-153/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on 2023, and what they hope 2024 has in store. Happy New Year from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains!A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-in-2024-spectrumly-speaking-ep-152/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the challenges of self-promotion.A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/promoting-yourself-spectrumly-speaking-ep-151/ -----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the importance of boundaries and ways to enforce them.A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/enforcing-boundaries-spectrumly-speaking-ep-150/ -----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate and writer Jen Malia. An autistic mom of three autistic kids, Jen is the author of The Infinity Rainbow Club series and Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism. She is Professor of English and Creative Writing Coordinator at Norfolk State University. She has written for or appeared on the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR, Parents, Glamour, Woman's Day, and others. She has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Southern California and is pursuing an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Originally from Pittsburgh, she currently lives with her husband and three kids in Virginia Beach. You can find her on her website at JenMalia.com.A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/inclusion-for-neurodivergent-kids-with-jen-malia-spectrumly-speaking-ep-149/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, writer, and entrepreneur Nicole Igarashi, aka The Autistic Burnout. Nicole is a neurodivergent peer support specialist with a late diagnosis of autism. She uses lived experience and expertise to empower and support others on the spectrum. She is an advocate for neurodiversity and social justice, writing critically and creatively about issues that affect the autistic community.
Fore more about Nicole’s work : www.nerdynicole.com facebook.com/theautisticburnout instagram.com/theautisticburnout medium.com/@theautisticburnout
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-entrepreneurship-with-nicole-igarashi-spectrumly-speaking-ep-148/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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Louise Stone is Head of Recruitment and Community Partnerships for auticon US. Since joining auticon in 2020, she has been at the helm of its autism-friendly recruitment process, leading to the launch of multiple new business markets, the development of a “ready to work” community, and massive growth for the company. Louise is passionate about getting to know each candidate and matching them to client projects, taking into account both technical skill and workplace accommodation needs.
Fore more about auticon US: https://auticon.com/us/
Fore more about auticon international: https://auticon.com/
For more about Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stonelouise/
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/tackling-autistic-underemployment-with-louise-stone-spectrumly-speaking-ep-147/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with ADHD self-advocate, autism parent, author, and Board Certified Cognitive Specialist Bea Moise, MS, BCCS. Bea is a National Speaker, Neurodiversity Coach & Consultant for both individuals & businesses, a featured expert for NBC News, and the Neurodivergent Expert for Verizon. She is also a board member of Different Brains. Bea is trained Cognitive Specialist and Mental Health professional specializing in Behavior. She has written for Autism Parenting Magazine, Charlotte Parent Magazine, PBS-Kids, PsychBytes, PsychCentral, Scoop Charlotte, The EveryMom. Bea is also a contributing author to “Life After Lockdown” and “Southeast Psych’s Guide for Imperfect Parents: A Book Written by Imperfect Therapists”. Her latest book is “Our Neurodivergent Journey: A Child Like Mine”.
For more about Bea: https://beatricemoise.com/
For her YouTube channel U.N.I.Q.U.E Parenting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK6j2wWGqMLQPxzijVsYjQ
For more info about her book, "Our Neurodivergent Journey: A Child Like Mine”: https://a.co/d/1u3r6J3
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/sharing-neurodiverse-journeys-with-bea-moise-spectrumly-speaking-ep-146/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts catch up on their activities during hiatus and discuss prioritizing needs during busy times.
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/navigating-priorities-spectrumly-speaking-ep-145/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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We are continuing our look back at some of our wonderful previous guests, and today are revisiting stories about receiving a diagnosis! Featured in this episode are: DR TEMPLE GRANDINLearn more about her at https://www.jenniferotooleauthor.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/advocating-for-autism-women-with-jennifer-cook-spectrumly-speaking-ep-130/ MIKHAELA ACKERMANLearn more about her work at https://edgeoftheplayground.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/independent-living-strategies-with-mikhaela-ackerman-spectrumly-speaking-ep-69/ LAUREN MELISSA ELLZEY Learn more about her at https://laurenmelissaellzey.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/a-conversation-with-autienelle-with-lauren-melissa-ellzey-spectrumly-speaking-ep-134/ MORÉNIKE GIWA ONAIWULearn more about her at https://morenikego.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/living-racialized-autism-with-morenike-giwa-onaiwu-spectrumly-speaking-ep-73/ SARAH SELVAGGI HERNANDEZLearn more about her at https://www.facebook.com/theautisticOT For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/the-autistic-ot-with-sarah-selvaggi-hernandez-spectrumly-speaking-ep-109/ JEN MALIALearn more about her at http://www.jenmalia.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autism-sensory-issues-with-jen-malia-spectrumly-speaking-ep-83/ FINN GRATTONLearn more about them at http://www.grattonpsychotherapy.com/ For their full interview: https://differentbrains.org/supporting-transgender-autistic-youth-adults-with-finn-gratton-spectrumly-speaking-ep-84/ TERRA VANCELearn more about her work at https://neuroclastic.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autistic-identity-with-terra-vance-spectrumly-speaking-ep-128/ BARB COOKLearn more about her work at http://www.spectrumwomen.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autism-advocacy-australia-barb-cook-spectrum-women-magazine-spectrumly-speaking-ep-13/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/diagnosis-journeys-spectrumly-speaking-ep-144/ -----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
While the Spectrumly team is on a brief hiatus, today we wanted to share some of our amazing past guests as they discuss a regular topic for us: advocacy! Featured in this episode are: JENNIFER COOKELearn more about her at https://www.jenniferotooleauthor.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/advocating-for-autism-women-with-jennifer-cook-spectrumly-speaking-ep-130/ SARAH SELVAGGI HERNANDEZLearn more about her at https://www.facebook.com/theautisticOT For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/the-autistic-ot-with-sarah-selvaggi-hernandez-spectrumly-speaking-ep-109/ MORÉNIKE GIWA ONAIWULearn more about her at https://morenikego.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/living-racialized-autism-with-morenike-giwa-onaiwu-spectrumly-speaking-ep-73/ FINN GRATTONLearn more about them at http://www.grattonpsychotherapy.com/ For their full interview: https://differentbrains.org/supporting-transgender-autistic-youth-adults-with-finn-gratton-spectrumly-speaking-ep-84/ KELLY COONSLearn more about her at https://kellycoons.weebly.com/allways.html For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autism-fandom-with-kelly-coons-spectrumly-speaking-ep-124/ ABBY BROOKELearn more about her at http://www.walkingautism.co.ke/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autism-in-kenya-with-abby-brooke-spectrumly-speaking-ep-95/ CATINA BURKETTLearn more about her at http://www.catinasway.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/self-advocacy-catinas-way-with-catina-burkett-spectrumly-speaking-ep-101/ ESPERANZA PADILLALearn more about her at http://espiology.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autistic-masking-in-college-with-esperanza-padilla-spectrumly-speaking-ep-133/ LAUREN MELISSA ELLZEY Learn more about her at https://laurenmelissaellzey.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/a-conversation-with-autienelle-with-lauren-melissa-ellzey-spectrumly-speaking-ep-134/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/all-about-advocacy-spectrumly-speaking-ep-143/ -----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate and journalist Alaina Lavoie. Alaina, who publishes journalism under the byline Alaina Leary, is a program manager at We Need Diverse Books and affiliated faculty at Emerson College. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Boston Globe Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Refinery29, Glamour, Teen Vogue, and more. She lives with her wife, three literary cats, and a rainbow bookshelf outside of Boston, MA.For more about Alaina:http://www.alainaleary.com/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/we-need-diverse-books-with-alaina-lavoie-spectrumly-speaking-ep-142/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
We are off this week, so please enjoy this episode from the archives!In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate Toni Boucher. Toni is the author of Autism Translated: 5 Keys to Help You Understand & Connect With Teens and Adults on the Spectrum. She has been helping autistic teens and adults achieve their health, relationship and career goals for over 30 years. Her “AUntrepreneur” program helps young adults launch their own businesses and she hosts an online jewelry store where participants in her women's group can sell their handcrafted items. Toni also trains professionals on how to effectively evaluate and support teens and adults on the spectrum. Toni comes from a family of aspies and was diagnosed in her 40's. She has two manuscripts in the works, Fractal: A Memoir and The Autistic Healthcare Helper: A guide to Help You Partner with Your Healthcare Professional. For more about Toni: https://www.toniboucher.net/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/becoming-an-auntrepreneur-with-toni-boucher-spectrumly-speaking-ep-119/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with author and autism self-advocate Allie Mason. Allie Mason is an autistic children’s author with her first book, The Autistic Guide to Adventure, publishing in 2023. She lives in the English countryside with her partner and their beloved Labrador. The purpose of her writing is to give neurodivergent young people a place where they recognize themselves and feel that they belong.For more about Allie:https://alliewrote.com/https://www.instagram.com/alliewrote/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alliewroteAnd to order a copy of The Autistic Guide to Adventure - expected in late March 2023:https://uk.jkp.com/products/the-autistic-guide-to-adventure https://www.amazon.com/Autistic-Guide-Adventure-Pursuits-Swimming/dp/1839972173 A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/the-autistic-guide-to-adventure-with-allie-mason-spectrumly-speaking-ep-141/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism & body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) self-advocate and 2023 Ultimate International Miss Pennsylvania Sarah M. Pennington. Sarah is 24 years old from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has a BFA in Film & TV from the Savannah College of Art & Design with the hopes of becoming a well-known documentarian. In 2021, Sarah finally received confirmation of her ASD diagnosis. With the help of her service dog, Daisy, Sarah has learned to love herself, autism and all. Today, Sarah competes in pageants to continue advocating for those dealing with psychiatric and invisible disabilities.For more about Sarah:https://www.instagram.com/sarah_m_penn/https://www.instagram.com/uim_pennsylvania/A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-body-focused-repetitive-behaviors-spectrumly-speaking-ep-140/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2022, and what they hope 2023 has in store. Happy New Year from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains!A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-in-2023-spectrumly-speaking-ep-139/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrainshttps://www.facebook.com/different.brains/http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Dr. Jennie TrocChio. Dr. Jennie is an autism educator, DIR/Floortime provider, and consultant with extensive experience supporting, evaluating, and creating programs for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. She is also the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Positive Development. Positive Development’s mission is to “…help people with autism and other developmental differences build connections and shape their futures.” Positive Development follows the Developmental Relationship-Based Intervention (DRBI) model. For more about Positive Development:https://www.positivedevelopment.com/And look for them on the social media at:https://twitter.com/PositiveDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/positive-development-inc/https://www.instagram.com/positivedevelopmenttherapy/https://www.facebook.com/positivedevelopmenttherapy/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/overcoming-barriers-to-therapy-access-with-dr-jennie-trocchio-spectrumly-speaking-ep-138/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Samantha Gibb. Samantha Gibb is a musical recording artist, an autism self-advocate, and an autism mom. Samantha was born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida and now lives in Nashville, TN. Sam’s father, legendary Maurice Gibb of The Bee Gees, vastly influenced her life and her music. In 2004, after her father passed away, Sam partnered with Lazaro Rodriguez, creating M.E.G. Productions. Samantha and Lazaro write and record for herself and other artists, releasing new music every year. Samantha’s new EP “Echoes” is available December 6th. Pre-add it here: https://ingrv.es/echoes-sns-m For more about Samantha’s work: https://samanthagibb.com/https://linktr.ee/samanthagibb A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/creativity-autism-with-samantha-gibb-spectrumly-speaking-ep-137/-----------------Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
In this episode pre-holiday mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on what they are thankful for this year.
To view the transcript of this episode: https://differentbrains.org/thanksgiving-2022-spectrumly-speaking-ep-136/
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts catch up on the last month, discussing the experience of serving on jury duty, maintaining self-care during busy times, and the importance of small accomplishments.
To view the transcript of this episode: https://differentbrains.org/catching-up-spectrumly-speaking-ep-135/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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IN ADVANCE OF THE 2022 ELECTIONS WE WANT TO RE-SHARE THIS EPISODE! We will be returning with new episodes soon!
(AUDIO - 17 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss voting, and offer tips for reducing stress and being informed.
Resources mentioned: https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/voting/ https://www.facebook.com/CripTheVote/ https://www.ballotready.org/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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We are off this week, so please enjoy this episode from the archives!
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts celebrate 100 episodes of Spectrumly Speaking by welcoming Dr. Temple Grandin! Dr. Grandin of course is a world renowned autism self-advocate, author, and speaker. She is also a prominent proponent for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior.
For more information about Dr. Grandin, visit: http://www.templegrandin.com/
For more information about her non-autism work, visit: https://www.grandin.com/
For the transcription of this episode, visit: https://www.differentbrains.org/a-chat-with-dr-temple-grandin-spectrumly-speaking-ep-100/
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Lauren Melissa Ellzey. Lauren Melissa Ellzey, or Autienelle, is an autistic self-advocate, social justice influencer, and fiction author. Through writing and presenting, she seeks to cultivate acceptance for the autistic community. Even more, she engages across lines of difference, highlighting the inequitable systems that oppress queer, BIPOC, and disabled folks. In all, she hopes to co-create a society where autistics nurture autistics as we strive toward true inclusion.
For more about Lauren Melissa’s work: https://laurenmelissaellzey.com/ http://instagram.com/autienelle http://twitter.com/autienelle
To purchase Lauren Melissa’s book The Boy in the Window: https://linktr.ee/laurenmelissaellzey
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/a-conversation-with-autienelle-with-lauren-melissa-ellzey-spectrumly-speaking-ep-134/
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(38 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Esperanza Padilla. Esperanza is a self-advocate who discovered her Autism/ADHD later-in-life, fueling her passion for sociological research on Neurodiversity. Esperanza has extensive experience with self-advocacy to promote inclusion and support of Neurodivergent students at UC Berkeley through her tenure as Executive of Education (2020-2021) and Co-President of Spectrum: Autism at Cal (2021-2022). At Cal Esperanza conducted research investigating the causes/consequences of masking for Autistic adults and how to foster unmasking. Now she is excited to expand on this line of research as an incoming graduate student for a Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of California, San Francisco!
For more about Esperanza’s work: http://espiology.com/ (site may not yet be active) Or email Esperanza at: pranza.dia@berkeley.edu
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Content warning: discussion of eating disorders
(36 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Brenda Grund. Brenda is a Psychosocial Therapist and the Project Manager of Centrum Spectra: Expertise in Restrictive Eating Disorders in Women on the Autism Spectrum. Being on the Spectrum herself, she had been working in the field of Mental Healthcare for over 10 years when she noticed the the lack of specialized care for autistic women with eating disorders. So, she decided to take matters into her own hands and started Centrum Spectra. She now trains Mental Healthcare professionals, and provides individual guidance for woman with restrictive eating disorders on the autism spectrum.
For more about Brenda’s work: https://centrumspectra.com/
For a transcription of this episode: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-eating-disorders-with-brenda-grund-spectrumly-speaking-ep-132/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(27 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss mentoring: how to be a mentor, and how to find one.
For more about the Different Brains Mentorship Program: https://www.differentbrains.org/mentorship/
To view the transcript of this episode: https://www.differentbrains.org/mentoring-spectrumly-speaking-ep-131/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Jennifer Cook. Jennifer was identified as being on the spectrum in 2011, just after her three children. She is now the author of eight bestselling books --the Asperkids collection, Sisterhood of the Spectrum, and Autism in Heels -- which include a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, a Publishers Weekly "Best Book" title winner, and three of BookAuthority's "Best-Selling" and "Top Autism Books of All Time." Jennifer is a multi-award-winning international speaker, and has keynoted at the White House and the National Institutes of Health. She sits on the Advisory Board to the Sesame Street Workshop and the Panel of Self Advocates to the Autism Society of America, among others. Most recently, she is the founder of a brand-new venture called belong, a virtual wonderland of enrichment and community, empowering neurodiverse individuals worldwide. Jennifer can also be seen in the new US version of Love on the Spectrum, which is currently streaming on Netflix!
For more about Jennifer: https://www.jenniferotooleauthor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jennifercook.author https://twitter.com/Asperkids
FOR A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE: https://www.differentbrains.org/advocating-for-autism-women-with-jennifer-cook-spectrumly-speaking-ep-130/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(38 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Katie Oswald. Katie is a nonprofit founder, facilitator, and autistic self-advocate. She founded Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults in 2018. Through Full Spectrum Agency, she facilitates peer support groups, discussion groups, and many other programs for over 500 autistic group members. Katie partners with organizations in Michigan to teach sexuality education, social and communication skills for relationships, and self-determination. She also advocates for autistic adults through corporate workshops, conferences, and community presentations. An avid traveler, Katie learned the majority of her self-advocacy and leadership skills through world travel. She has visited 17 countries on all seven continents, including two years in Uganda with the U.S. Peace Corps.
For more about Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults: https://fullspectrumasd.org/
Information about the Full Spectrum Agency’s meet-up groups can also be found here: https://www.meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Autistic-Adults/
FOR A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE, VISIT: https://www.differentbrains.org/autistic-peer-to-peer-support-with-katie-oswald-spectrumly-speaking-ep-129/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(47 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Terra Vance. Terra is an industrial and organizational psychology consultant and founder and CEO of NeuroClastic, Inc. Her passions are in the intersections of social justice, equity, literature, Truth, and science. Neuroclastic is a collective of Autistic people responsive to the evolving needs and trajectory of the Autistic community.
For more about Neuroclastic: https://neuroclastic.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(24 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss tips to keep Autism Acceptance Month a positive experience for self-advocates.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Katrina Martin Ph.D.. Katrina is the founder of Bridges Learning System. After years of working within and on behalf of the education system, Katrina believes that true education reform is paramount. She contends that now is the time to remove the antiquated paradigm of educating neurodivergent students through a deficit lens, and in it’s place adopt a neurodiversity affirming model of education for all students. Katrina founded Bridges with the belief that bringing together the autistic community and those who work on their behalf can change the world, one student, one family, and one educator at a time.
For more about Bridges Learning System: https://bridgeslearningsystem.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(37 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Bea Moise. Bea is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, Parenting Coach, Writer, and National Speaker. She is a respected and trusted parenting coach and consultant helping individuals who are neurodiverse. She has written for Autism Parenting Magazine, Charlotte Parent Magazine, PBS-Kids, PsychBytes, PsychCentral, Scoop Charlotte, The EveryMom. Bea is also a contributing author to “Life After Lockdown” and “Southeast Psych’s Guide for Imperfect Parents: A Book Written by Imperfect Therapists”. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. She is also an ADHD and dyslexia self-advocate and an autism parent.
For more about Bea: https://www.achild-likemine.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(46 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with author and self-advocate Kelly Coons. Kelly is an autism advocate who studied English at Smith College. Before Kelly was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of thirteen, she had a coming-of-age story that was mostly deemed as neurotypical. However, she always felt isolated and, until her diagnosis, believed that she was to blame. After her diagnosis, Kelly became passionate about disability advocacy and promoting Autistic pride. She believes that people are disabled less by their bodies and brains and more by society. She is the author of the book “All Ways”.
For more about Kelly: https://kellycoons.weebly.com/allways.html https://www.instagram.com/kellycoonswritesabout_____/
For a transcription of this episode, visit: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-fandom-with-kelly-coons-spectrumly-speaking-ep-124/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(28 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the psychological phenomena of cognitive distortions, and discusses how to identify and overcome them.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(29 mins) In this New Years episode, hosts 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. Do you have goals set for the new year? We would love to hear! Happy New Years from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains!
To view a transcription of this episode, go to: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-in-2022-spectrumly-speaking-ep-122/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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Hosts 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”, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers!
To buy Haley’s new book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096V2P8S4/
To view episode transcription: https://www.differentbrains.org/young-autistic-adult-independence-spectrumly-speaking-ep-121/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(25 mins) In this episode, hosts 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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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate Toni Boucher. Toni is the author of Autism Translated: 5 Keys to Help You Understand & Connect With Teens and Adults on the Spectrum. She has been helping autistic teens and adults achieve their health, relationship and career goals for over 30 years. Her “AUntrepreneur” program helps young adults launch their own businesses and she hosts an online jewelry store where participants in her women's group can sell their handcrafted items. Toni also trains professionals on how to effectively evaluate and support teens and adults on the spectrum. Toni comes from a family of aspies and was diagnosed in her 40's. She has two manuscripts in the works, Fractal: A Memoir and The Autistic Healthcare Helper: A guide to Help You Partner with Your Healthcare Professional.
For more about Toni: https://www.toniboucher.net/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(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.
To view episode transcription: https://www.differentbrains.org/demystifying-therapy-spectrumly-speaking-ep-118/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft). As you may recall, Marcelle is the author, under the pen name “Samantha Craft”, of the book Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum, as well as a contributing author to the book Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. Her newest manuscript is Autism in a Briefcase: Straight talk about belonging in a neurodiverse world. Marcelle is a business consultant for Fortune 500 companies and the Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Ambassador at Ultranauts Inc., a fully remote engineering firm where 75% of the employees identify with being on the autism spectrum. She's currently in the doctorate program for organizational leadership with an emphasis on social justice.
For more about Marcelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelle-ciampi-aka-samantha-craft-she-her-290a11b6/ http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(37 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate Siena Castellon. Siena is an autistic neurodiversity self-advocate. She is the author of The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic. She is also the founder of Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
For more about Siena: https://www.neurodiversity-celebration-week.com/ https://www.qlmentoring.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(30 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss uncertainty, and health ways to manage it.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author, therapist, and self-advocate Finn V. Gratton, M.A., LMFT. Finn is a transgender and autistic psychotherapist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their clinical work, teaching, and writing are focused on the intersections of trauma, neurodiversity, and gender. They recently published a book, Supporting Transgender, Autistic Youth and Adults: A Guide for Professionals and Families.
For more about Finn, visit: http://www.grattonpsychotherapy.com/ Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults: A Guide for Professionals and Families can be found here or through your local bookstore.
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(37 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed.. Maisie is an autism self-advocate, and the founder of Autism Career Pathways, a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide a platform for businesses and communities to access resources and learning content for better recruitment, retention and reward opportunities for neurodiverse hires. She is also the founder of CATCH Clinic, which provides parent training to families across the US and internationally. Maisie is a professional in the field of autism for close to thirty years. She is also a Different Brains board member.
For more about Maisie: https://autismcareerpathways.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(35 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss neurodiversity acceptance in the profession of law. She founded a blog “Edge of the Playground” in February 2018 to help individuals on the autism spectrum with life transitions and their families. Mikhaela is a contributing author on The Mighty, Mental Health Talk and many more.
For more about Mikhaela: https://edgeoftheplayground.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(36 mins) Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss Haley’s new book "Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals”, published by the American Bar Assocuation!
To buy Haley’s new book, visit: https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/413499755/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(AUDIO - 45 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back to the show Christa Holmans, also known as the Neurodivergent Rebel. Christa will be co-moderating, along with J.R. Reed, a free virtual panel hosted by Different Brains entitled “Autism on the Job: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace” on Thursday, April 22nd at 7:00pm ET. For more info or to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6616188663921/WN_Q5WLvv4iQe-IRnCeXi-5AA
For Christa’s work, visit: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(AUDIO - 36 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Jacklyn Googins. Jacklyn is a 2nd year occupational therapy student at UNC Chapel Hill, the founder of B3 Coffee, and the co-founder of OTs for neurodiversity. She hopes to carve a non-traditional path as a future OT interested in inclusive workplace practices, neurodiversity in higher education, and post-secondary transition. She considers herself an ally and aspiring accomplice in partnership with neurodivergent populations, dedicated to advancing occupational justice through her involvement in community-level initiatives.
For more about Jacklyn and her work, visit: https://www.instagram.com/jacklyngerda_ot/
https://www.facebook.com/neurodiversity.ot/ https://www.instagram.com/neurodiversity_ot/
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Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(AUDIO - 53 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez. Sarah is an autistic author, educator, occupational therapist, and international speaker. She was also the first openly autistic person elected to serve in a government position in the United States. Sarah is passionate about occupational science, sensory processing, and autistic identity. Her vision remains centered on the creation of identity-affirming autistic contexts to support neurodivergent development. She runs the popular social media site The Autistic OT.
For more about Sarah, visit: https://www.facebook.com/theautisticOT
FOR A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE, VISIT: https://www.differentbrains.org/the-autistic-ot-with-sarah-selvaggi-hernandez-spectrumly-speaking-ep-109/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the show Kim Hing. Kim is an adult autism and mental health self-advocate. Kim was diagnosed in her 40s with Aspergers. Although she has struggled with Major Depression since her early teens, she wasn’t diagnosed until she was in her 30s. She is an active Special Olympic athlete and Global Messenger. Kim currently teaches second-graders in an after school program, and is a Different Brains intern.
For more about the Special Olympics, visit: https://www.specialolympics.org/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(AUDIO - 46 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the show Carly Fulgham. Carly is a mother, wife, and Vice President of Document Services Strategy for a major worldwide bank. She is the first autistic President of the Board of Directors of Autism Society Ventura County, VP of Autism Society of California, and is on the board of The Art of Autism. She is Chair of Autism Society of America's Panel of Autism Spectrum Advisors, serving on the national board, and was awarded their Volunteer of the Year award in 2018 and the Bob Beggan Professional Mentorship Award in 2020. She serves on two local museum advisory councils for disability inclusion and advised the Grammy Museum on their Sensory-friendly Saturday program. She has also won Global Diversity and Inclusion and Global Volunteer awards from her employer, which are awarded to less than 0.03% of employees globally for her work both inside and outside of the bank to ensure all people on the autism spectrum can find success and joy in their lives.
For more about Carly, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlyfulgham/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(AUDIO - 47 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the show Camille Proctor. She is the Founder and Executive Director of The Color of Autism. Camille’s son was diagnosed with autism in 2008, after which she discovered how difficult services were to find and receive. She also found few organizations that supported African American families with children on the autism spectrum, and very little support. This led her to found The Color of Autism in 2009.
For Camille’s work, visit: https://thecolorofautism.org/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(19 mins) In this New Years mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2020, and what they hope 2021 has in store. Do you have goals set for the new year? We would love to hear! Happy New Years from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains!
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back to the show Christa Holmans, also known as the Neurodivergent Rebel. They are the founder of Neurodivergent Consulting and the internationally recognized Neurodivergent Rebel blog. They can be found advocating on Twitter as @NeuroRebel, where they destroys stigma & spreads positivity.
For Christa’s work, visit: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the positive benefits of thankfulness.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(25 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts look at UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Centers in Florida. They recently became the first in the state to receive an Autism-Friendly distinction, with the guidance of UM-NSU CARD. They are joined by two guests: Sandra Dennis of UHealth Jackson, and Silvia Gil of UM-NSU CARD.
For more on UHealth Jackson: https://jacksonurgentcare.com/
For more on UM-NSU CARD: https://www.umcard.org/home/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(52 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Catina Burkett. Catina is a Bronx, New York native. She graduated from Columbia College in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Her career in the mental health field started as a therapeutic counselor providing direct care to children with a vast array of mental, emotional, substance and behavioral health issues in Columbia South Carolina. In 2010 she completed her Master of Social Work at the University of South Carolina. After graduation she worked in a North Carolina Psychiatric Hospital as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Catina opened a private practice in Columbia South Carolina. In 2018 she discovered she is on the spectrum and has been advocating for research and mental health providers to recognize symptoms of autism in Black females. She created the “Culture of Autism Spectrum” training for mental health providers.
You can learn more about Catina at www.catinasway.com
For a transcription of this episode: https://www.differentbrains.org/self-advocacy-catinas-way-with-catina-burkett-spectrumly-speaking-ep-101/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(42 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts celebrate 100 episodes of Spectrumly Speaking by welcoming Dr. Temple Grandin! Dr. Grandin of course is a world renowned autism self-advocate, author, and speaker. She is also a prominent proponent for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior.
For more information about Dr. Grandin, visit: http://www.templegrandin.com/
For more information about her non-autism work, visit: https://www.grandin.com/
For the transcription of this episode, visit: https://www.differentbrains.org/a-chat-with-dr-temple-grandin-spectrumly-speaking-ep-100/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(46 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed.. As you may recall, Marcie is the author, under the pen name “Samantha Craft”, of the book Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum, as well as a contributing author to the book Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. She is also a vocational coach, a peer mentor, business consultant, and community manager/lead job recruiter at Ultranauts, previously known as ULTRA Testing.
For more information about Marcie, visit: http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/
For more information about Ultranauts, visit: http://ultranauts.co/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss voting, and offer tips for reducing stress and being informed.
Resources mentioned: https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/voting/ https://www.facebook.com/CripTheVote/ https://www.ballotready.org/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(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.
For more about the H.A.L.T. tool: https://healthypsych.com/h-a-l-t-hungry-angry-lonely-and-tired-a-self-care-tool/
For the transcription of this episode: https://www.differentbrains.org/halt-for-self-care-spectrumly-speaking-ep-97/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(37 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate and writer Sara Luterman. Sara is a freelance writer and editor, with a focus on disability politics, policy, and culture. She writes plain language guides on complex topics, to help make those topics more accessible to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Topics have ranged from voting to the US federal budget process and more. You can find her journalism work in The Nation, Vox, and Washington Post, among other outlets.
For more about Sara: https://twitter.com/slooterman And be sure to check out her newsletter: https://nosletter.substack.com/
For more about the book Disability Visibility: First Person Stories from the 21st Century, go to: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/book/ And for Sara’s plain language translation, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/180BSG2IEZHNOPhp9uH7dG_N6YLe9eNvkeS_ry6tEZJ0/edit
FOR A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE, VISIT: https://www.differentbrains.org/advocating-in-plain-language-with-sara-luterman-spectrumly-speaking-ep-96
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(31 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate Abby Brooke. Abby is a Kenyan born Autistic self-advocate and Activist and is the founder of Walking Autism. She is also a Carer to disabled children, an artist, and a freelance photographer.
For more about Abby: http://www.walkingautism.co.ke/ https://www.facebook.com/WalkingAutism https://twitter.com/WalkingAutism https://www.instagram.com/abbywalkingautism/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(26 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Dr. April J. Lisbon. Dr. Lisbon has over 18 years of experience as a school psychologist. She is an autism coach and strategist, as well as an empowerment speaker. She is the mother of a son with autism, and uses her experiences to help other parents navigate raising children on the spectrum. She is the author of 3 books: “Stretched Thin: Finding Balance Working and Parenting Children with Special Needs”, “Unmasking the Trauma: School Bullying & Children with Special Needs” and “Autism in April: A Mother’s Journey During the Tween Years.” She is also host of the monthly Different Brains show “Finding the Super Powers Within”.
For more about Dr. April: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdocapril/ https://www.facebook.com/autismcoachstrategist https://www.instagram.com/autismcoachstrategist/ http://www.advocacycoaching.com/
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(27 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Kayla Smith. Kayla is a Black Disability Rights Advocate from North Carolina. She is the creator of #AutisticBlackPride, and has a YouTube channel called Autistic Kayla: The Opinion of a Black Autistic Woman.
For more about Kayla: https://twitter.com/BeingKaylaSmith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1FEfn93reBHUXMp0zr9gyg https://www.facebook.com/mskay.smith https://www.instagram.com/beingmskayla/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the issues that can arise for people with autism when wearing masks.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sarah Kurchak. Sarah is a writer and autistic advocate living in Toronto. Her work has appeared in Hazlitt, Catapult, the Guardian, CBC, Vox and Electric Literature. She is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers, and her first book I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was this Lousy Anxiety Disorder was published in Canada in April of this year and will come out in the USA and Internationally in September.
For more about Sarah: https://twitter.com/fodderfigure https://medium.com/@sarahkurchak
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(25 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate and author Sarah Kapit. Sarah is a writer of middle-grade fiction. Currently she lives with her family in Bellevue, Washington. Her first published novel, GET A GRIP, VIVY COHEN!, was published by Dial Books for Young Readers in 2020. Another novel, THE MANY MYSTERIES OF THE FINKEL FAMILY, is forthcoming in 2021.
For more about Sarah: https://www.sarahkapit.com/
For more about GET A GRIP, VIVY COHEN!: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/602207/get-a-grip-vivy-cohen-by-sarah-kapit/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(27 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate Mikhaela Ackerman. She founded a blog “Edge of the Playground” in February 2018 to help individuals on the autism spectrum with life transitions and their families. Mikhaela is a contributing author on The Mighty, Mental Health Talk and many more. Mikhaela discusses her methods for maintaining routine during the coronavirus, offers tips for maintaining healthy activities, and how to practice group yoga remotely.
For more about Mikhaela: https://edgeoftheplayground.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the challenges of recognizing autism month amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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(AUDIO - 45 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Sherry Moss (fashion designer and Haley’s mom) to discuss ways the disruptions to normal life being caused by the coronavirus, and offering ideas for dealing with changes to routine.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism educator, consultant, and DIR/Floortime provider Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D.. Dr. Jennie is an autism educator, DIR/Floortime provider, and consultant with extensive experience supporting, evaluating, and creating programs for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. In 2008, she launched Florida’s first developmentally based school where her roles included Director of Education and President of the Board. In 2014, Dr. Jennie founded Autism Education and Development Solutions to address and meet the needs in the local autism community of South Florida. She works individually with families - using both DIR/Floortime and the PLAY Project, consults with schools, creates meaningful social opportunities for individuals with autism and their families, and teaches autism courses at both Barry and Lynn University.
For more about Dr. Jennie: https://www.drjennietk.com/
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(27 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to 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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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author, therapist, and self-advocate Finn V. Gratton, M.A., LMFT. Finn is a transgender and autistic psychotherapist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their clinical work, teaching, and writing are focused on the intersections of trauma, neurodiversity, and gender. They recently published a book, Supporting Transgender, Autistic Youth and Adults: A Guide for Professionals and Families.
For more about Finn, visit: http://www.grattonpsychotherapy.com/ Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults: A Guide for Professionals and Families can be found here or through your local bookstore.
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(29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author and self-advocate Jen Malia. Jen is Associate Professor of English at Norfolk State University. Her debut children’s picture book, Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, is due out in April 2020 with Albert Whitman. The book is based on her own and her daughter’s experiences living with autism and sensory issues. She has written essays for the New York Times, the Washington Post, New York Magazine, Woman’s Day, and Glamour, among others. She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and three kids.
To learn more about Jen, find her on Twitter at @jenmaliabooks or visit her website at JenMalia.com.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(AUDIO - 32 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Sherry Moss (fashion designer and Haley’s mom) to discuss ways to establish new routines, while keeping old ones on track.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(10 mins) In this New Years mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2019, and what they hope 2020 has in store. Do you have goals set for the new year? We would love to hear! Happy New Years from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains!
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(51 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and and guest co-host Marcie Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) welcome autism advocate Wanda Deschamps. Wanda is founder and principal of Liberty Co – a consultancy for non-profits with charitable status. When not spending time with friends, following the Pittsburg Penguins, exercising, or reading about history, biographies or current affairs, she is a champion for inclusivity, with special focus on neurodiversity and gender equity issues. Wanda is a skilled advocate for advancing and achieving gender balance in non-profit leadership and in elected representation. The three discuss Wanda’s autism diagnosis, the gender inequality and lack of diversity of nonprofit leadership roles, and explore tips for new mothers that are on the spectrum.
For more about Wanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-k-deschamps-a7974122/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(44 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate and author Gretchen McIntire (formerly Gretchen Leary)! She is the Executive Director of a non profit that serves individuals on the Autism Spectrum, a motivational speaker, and the author of two children’s books called “Really Really Like Me” and “The Quiet Bear”. The three discuss how Gretchen came to write children’s books, and cover common challenges and helpful tips for minimizing stress while traveling.
Check out the travel issue of Zoom Magazine edited by Gretchen: https://geekclubbooks.com/zoom-autism/issue-16-travel/
For more about Gretchen: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenamcintire/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss common issues with experiencing burnouts, and offer tips to prevent it from happening.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(31 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate Rachel Barcellona! Rachel recently made headlines as the first Miss Florida contestant to be on the autism spectrum. She received her A.A. degree from St. Petersburg College, and is currently attending University of South Florida, majoring in English with minors in creative writing and communication. She studied International relations and languages including Russian and Spanish. Rachel is also studying voice and is an opera singer, showcasing her talents in New York and London, England. Rachel won the Els for Autism award in 2017, is a spokesperson for the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at the University of South Florida, and also is on their advocacy board. Rachel was named an ambassador for Unicorn Children’s Foundation, a board member for the Els Center for Excellence, a board member of Safe Minds Inc., and has traveled internationally with the Global Autism Project. She is also a member of the International Thespian Honor Society and has competed in pageantry, winning local, state and national titles. Rachel has been working on her platform “Ability Beyond Disability” for the past 9 years now, and has recently sang the National Anthem at a sold out Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game. She returned from New York on April 3rd where she spoke for World Autism Day at the United Nations concerning politics and advocacy for those with autism. The three discuss Rachel’s advocacy work, why she likes performing and being on a stage, and pursuing passions even when others may stand in your way.
For more about Rachel: https://twitter.com/BarcellonaR https://www.instagram.com/rachelbarcellona/ https://www.facebook.com/rachelability/ https://rachelbarcellona.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(55 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed.. Under her pen name “Samantha Craft”, Marcie is the author of the book Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum, as well as a contributing author to the book Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. She is also a vocational coach, a peer mentor, business consultant, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing. In recognition of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the three discuss inclusion in the workplace, disclosing needs at a job, and common challenges in finding accommodations.
For more information about Marcie, visit: http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/
For more information about ULTRA Testing, visit: http://ultratesting.us/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(42 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome returning guest Amy Gravino, M.A.. Amy is a Certified Autism Specialist and the president of A.S.C.O.T. Consulting. She is a national public speaker, autism consultant, college coach, and writer who has given two TED talks and spoken at the United Nations and events and conferences across the country. She is currently authoring The Naughty Autie, a memoir of her experiences with dating, sexuality, and relationships as a woman on the autism spectrum. She is known as “The Dr. Ruth of Autism”. The three discuss Amy’s rare early diagnosis, how she strives to be “the Dr. Ruth of the Autism Community,” and the challenges present in facilitating conversations about sex in the autism community. The three discuss the subject of dealing with unwanted and inappropriate attention, the emotional ramifications of stalking and its prevalence in the autism community, the lack of proper education for people on the spectrum, and how things could be improved.
For more about Amy, please visit: http://www.amygravino.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sherry Moss. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in political science and went on to dental school at WashU and Columbia University. Then, she switched career paths and became a fashion designer whose clothes were in stores like Henri Bendel and Neiman Marcus and worn by Hollywood stars and MTV personalities. However, you might know her best for being Haley’s mom – a role she’s had full-time for 25 years and counting! The three discuss Sherry’s parenting methods, the importance of treating autism as a positive, and how best parents can support the passions of their children.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Morénike Giwa Onaiwu. Morénike is an Autistic woman of color, educator, writer, public speaker, parent, and global advocate. A proactive, resourceful professional, Morénike, whose undergraduate and graduate degrees are in International Relations and Education, is passionate about human rights, justice, and inclusion. She is a contributing author/editor of several publications, abstracts, and books focusing on community engagement, HIV research, disability, diversity, and nontraditional leadership. Recently she was an editor of and a contributor to the book "All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism". Morénike has been an invited speaker in the White House, at the UN, and numerous national disability, advocacy, and research conferences. Three discuss racial diversity within the autism community, the challenges that prevent diverse voices of advocacy to be heard, and the important role allies play in making the spectrum more diverse.
For more about Morénike: https://morenikego.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(28 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss autistic-friendly yoga. Mikhaela Ackerman was diagnosed with ASD when she was 5 years old back in the early 90s and nonverbal in her early childhood. Mikhaela is a certified yoga instructor and creates yoga classes specifically designed for neurodivergent people. Additionally, she founded a blog “Edge of the Playground” in February 2018 to help individuals on the autism spectrum with life transitions and their families. Mikhaela is a contributing author on The Mighty, Mental Health Talk and many more. She regularly appears for autism speaking events and conducts autism trainings for parents, educators, and medical professionals. Mikhaela earned her Juris Doctorate in law in 2016 and currently works in legal compliance. The three discuss Mikhaela’s history teaching yoga to neurodiverse people, shares tips for having positive yoga experiences, and offers advice on finding the right studio for you.
For more about Mikhaela: https://edgeoftheplayground.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss an issue everyone deals with: stress! Haley and Dr. Butts run the gamut from stress can overlap with autism, to tools on how to reduce it on a daily basis including yoga, mindfulness, and treating techniques.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(32 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Dani Bowman. Dani has worked professionally in the animation industry since age 14, premiering 8 award-winning animated shorts at San Diego Comic-Con each year. She uses her passions including animation to demonstrate to others on the autism spectrum that anything is possible and follow their dreams. Since age 15, Dani has led summer animation camps around the country, initially with Joey Travolta's Inclusion Films, and then expanding out on her own to teach to over 1000 youth with autism and other abilities. Dani graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Animation in 2018, and is currently working on getting a Master’s of Business Administration. The three discuss Dani’s history in animation, her creative process, how she teaches other neurodivergent people, and ways other people on the spectrum can succeed in following their dreams.
For more about Dani, visit: DanimationEntertainment.com
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Mikhaela Ackerman. Mikhaela Ackerman was diagnosed with ASD when she was 5 years old back in the early 90s and nonverbal in her early childhood. She writes from her own experiences, giving a glimpse into her world while also providing strategies to others who are autistic for daily living. She founded a blog “Edge of the Playground” in February 2018 to help individuals on the autism spectrum with life transitions and their families. Mikhaela is a contributing author on The Mighty, Mental Health Talk and many more. She regularly appears for autism speaking events and conducts autism trainings for parents, educators, and medical professionals. Mikhaela earned her Juris Doctorate in law in 2016 and currently works in legal compliance. Additionally, Mikhaela is a certified yoga instructor and creates yoga classes specifically designed for neurodivergent people. The three discuss Mikhaela’s writing, shares tips for independent living, and explains the role family plays in achieving independence.
For more about Mikhaela: https://edgeoftheplayground.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(51 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed.. Under her pen name “Samantha Craft”, Marcie is the author of the book Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum, as well as a contributing author to the book Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. She is also a vocational coach, a peer mentor, business consultant, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing. The three discuss the challenges women with autism have in finding long-term workplaces, the positive connections made through advocacy, and preparing for a job interview while being true to yourself.
For more information about Marcie, visit: http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/
For more information about ULTRA Testing, visit: http://ultratesting.us/
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(24 mins) In this episode, host Haley Moss welcomes co-host Dr. Lori Butts. The two discuss Lori’s history with psychology, law, and autism, and then discusses challenges related to change.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(14 mins) In this episode, host Becca Lory Hector and Dr. Katherine Cody welcome new co-host Haley Moss to make a special announcement. The three also discuss favorite past episodes, and plans for the future of Spectrumly Speaking.
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We are off this week, so please enjoy this episode from the archives! In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS celebrate Autism month by going guest-less to delve deep into the topic of diagnosis. When do you get one? What happens during it? How do I know the one I got was properly performed? Becca and Kate explore all these and more.
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(38 mins) In this episode, host Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and guest co-host Haley Moss welcome Jodi Murphy. Jody is the founder and CEO of Geek Club Books, a charity focused on innovative autism storytelling to change perceptions and end the stigma of autism. She is one of the original co-founders of Zoom Autism Magazine and now takes on the role of publisher for Zoom’s new platform and direction. Her most important role and her life’s passion is being the mother of two adult children—one who is on the autism spectrum. Her dream is a world where those on the autism spectrum are valued and given every opportunity to shine using their talents and abilities. The three discuss Zoom’s genesis, its editorial process involving autism self-advocates, and the newest issue highlighting powerful women.
For more about Zoom, visit: https://geekclubbooks.com/zoom-autism-magazine/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(22 mins) In this episode, host Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and guest co-host Haley Moss welcome Ada Hoffmann. Ada is the author of the upcoming book THE OUTSIDE, to be published by Angry Robot Books in June 2019, and MONSTERS IN MY MIND, published by NeuroQueer Books in October 2017, as well as over 60 published speculative short stories and poems. She also writes the Autistic Book Party review series. Ada is a Canadian computer scientist who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome at the age of 13. The three discuss autism’s role in speculative fiction, and look at how fictional role-models can be a positive inspiration.
For more about Ada, visit: http://ada-hoffmann.com/
And look for her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/xasymptote
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(33 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Kimberley Spire-Oh. Kimberley is an attorney in private practice, and received a J.D. from Hofstra School of Law and a B.S. in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University. Her practice focuses on special education law and advocacy and disability law representing clients throughout Florida. Prior to starting her law practice, Ms. Spire-Oh was legal editor for LRP Publications’ reporters, bulletins and treatises involving disability law. She has also worked as a mediator, as a Congressional caseworker, as donor relations officer for the Harvard School of Public Health, and as a grant writer and consultant for numerous nonprofit organizations. Ms. Spire-Oh has first-hand knowledge of disabilities as an individual with seizure and autoimmune disorders, and as mother of a twice-exceptional child. The three discusses Kimberley’s experience raising a son with autism while dealing with epilepsy, highlights things people that are on the spectrum should know about the law, and discusses the use of restraints on neurodiverse students.
For more about Kimberley, visit: https://www.ksolawfirm.com/
Kimberley passed not he following links for more information on the topics discussed:
Disability Rights Florida: https://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org/
Link to the Florida Bill discussed: http://m.flsenate.gov/Bill/00062
COPAA Links:
http://stophurtingkids.com/
https://edlabor.house.gov/hearings/classrooms-in-crisis-examining-the-inappropriate-use-of-seclusion-and-restraint-practices
https://tcf.org/content/commentary/need-federal-legislation-seclusion-restraint/?session=1&session=1
https://www.king5.com/mobile/video/news/local/wa-special-ed-students-suffering-from-trauma-after-use-of-restraints-isolation/281-983040fd-7ada-4bd8-ab6c-c0361b88aa7f
https://apnews.com/db27c46d572343f9b6ff305df8fc95b4
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(27 minutes) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS go guest-less to answer the question: do we still need a month devoted to autism?
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(18 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Swathi Chettipally from Designs By Siri. Designs By Siri is a jewelry company that highlights the work of Amy Chettipally, or “Siri” as she is fondly called by her family and friends. Siri was diagnosed with autism when she was three and has limited capacity for speech. However, her excellent motor skills led her mother Swathi to discover a talent for making jewelry, which has had a therapeutic effect on her and boosted her confidence. She continues to inspire others to become productive members of society. Swathi discusses how she discovered Siri’s gift for jewelry making, gives suggestions on how parents can highlight the talents of their children with autism, and discusses how she hoped to help others also find their passions.
For more about Designs By Siri, visit: https://www.designsbysiri.com/
And for more about the Blue Bracelets project: https://www.bluebracelet.org/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(22 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Haley Moss. Haley Moss is a South Florida native who was diagnosed with autism at age three. Upon receiving her autism diagnosis, her family was told that she would be fortunate to make a friend, graduate high school, or obtain her driver’s license. Today, she is an attorney, author, artist, and autism advocate who writes and speaks publicly about her journey and gives hope for other autistic people and their families and friends. The three discuss Haley’s journey towards becoming an attorney, the challenges of transitions, and the tools that people can use to deal with their own life changes.
For more about Haley, visit: https://haleymoss.net/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS go guest-less to discuss meltdowns - how they happen, how they are prevented, and what you can do when you’re in the middle of one!
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(21 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Kelly Bron Johnson. Kelly is an autistic self-advocate, author, and accessibility consultant living in Montreal with her husband and two boys. She runs “Completely Inclusive”, a consulting and training company with the aim of creating a truly inclusive society - starting by making companies more accessible and accommodating to people with disabilities. The three discuss the state of acceptance in Canada, racial diversity within the autism spectrum, and off tips for navigating a workplace that is not as inclusive as it could be.
For more about Kelly, visit: https://completementinclusif.org/en_US/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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In this special episode, we present a recent “Exploring Different Brains” interview with host Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS, conducted by Harold “Hackie” Reitman, M.D.. Dr. Reitman is an author, filmmaker, retired orthopedic surgeon, former professional heavyweight boxer, the past chairman and president and current board member of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County, and a neurodiversity advocate. Most importantly though, he is the father to a woman with autism. He is the president and founder of Different Brains Inc., which produces this show you are listening to, and the author of the book Aspertools. The two discuss how support for women has increased, highlights what challenges still exist, and offers tips to the recently diagnosed.
To see the video of this interview: https://www.differentbrains.org/support-for-women-with-autism-with-becca-lory-cas-bccs-edb-151/
And for more “Exploring Different Brains”: http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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In this New Years mini-episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS continue an annual tradition and discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2018, and what they hope 2019 has in store. Do you have goals set for the new year? Comment or e-mail us what they are - we would love to hear! Happy New Years from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains!
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(33 mins) In this episode, host Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS and guest co-host Dena Gassner welcome back Kelly Mahler MS, OTR/L. As you may recall, Kelly is an occupational therapist and autism consultant, supporting school-aged children and young adults. She is also co-founder of Destination Friendship, an organization dedicated to providing multidisciplinary social skill groups within the community. Kelly is professor of Occupational Therapy at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA. She is actively involved in several research projects pertaining to interoception. She is an international speaker and presents frequently on topics related to the five books she has authored, including Interoception: The Eighth Sensory System. The three discuss the variety of food issues that can be experienced by people with autism, the relationship with interception, and cover tips and tools for mitigating these challenges. Thank you to the listener that suggested this important topic!
For more about Kelly, visit: https://www.mahlerautism.com/
For her book Interoception: The Eighth Sensory System, The Comprehensive Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness, Sensory Issues and High Functioning Autism visit: https://www.aapcpublishing.net/AAPC-Bookstore/Product-Viewer/Interoception--The-Eighth-Sensory-System
For more about Dena, check out her website, http://www.denagassner.com/ and her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Center-For-Understanding-211788052343/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(31 mins) In this episode, host Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS and guest co-host Dena Gassner welcome back Dora Raymaker, Ph.D.. As you may recall, Dora is a scientist, writer, multi-media artist, and activist whose work across disciplines focuses on social justice, critical systems thinking, complexity science, and the value of diversity. Dora is a research assistant professor at Portland State University in the School of Social Work, where she leads community-engaged services research in collaboration with disability communities. Dora is a queer, autistic person with a deep love of soft yarn, restless cities, extreme writing events, and hard-boiled cyber-noir. Her latest book is titled Hoshi and the Red City Circuit. The three discuss Dora’s new book, how writing became important to her at a very early age, and why people with autism rarely are the protagonists in fiction.
For more about Dora, visit: http://doraraymaker.com/
For Dora’s books: https://autonomous-press.myshopify.com/search?q=dora+raymaker https://www.amazon.com/Dora-M.-Raymaker/e/B07F59W73K/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1543858920&sr=8-1
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(38 mins) In this episode, host Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS is joined by guest host Dena Gassner. As you may recall, Dena is an advocate, writer, and speaker- including presenting for the UN in Geneva, Russia, and Cambridge. Becca and Dena welcome guest Sharon daVanport. Sharon is the Founding Executive Director of Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN Network) ~ formerly known as Autism Women’s Network. Sharon’s speaking invitations include the United Nations Headquarters on World Autism Awareness Day (Empowering Autistic Women & Girls) and The White House, Obama Administration (advising on topics regarding disability and autism.) In her work as a Disability & Autistic Rights Activist, she has consulted as an expert panelist advising government agencies, including the GAO, and various policy forums. Sharon speaks at national and local conferences and hosts workshops on topics including: health and wellness for women with disabilities, violence against women and girls in vulnerable communities, and how to effectively use privilege when amplifying the voices and work of disabled people who experience racial and gender inequality. Honors include: ASAN’s Self-Advocate of the Year Award for service to the self-advocacy movement, LSS Award for advocacy focusing on autistic women and girls, and Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Literary Award for editing, “What Every Autistic Girl Wishes her Parents Knew”. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, research, reading, music, and spending time with family and close friends. The three discuss how the AWN Network came to be, why “Nonbinary” was added to their name, and the importance of inclusive advocacy.
For more about Sharon and the AWN Network: https://awnnetwork.org/ and look for her on twitter: https://twitter.com/s_davanport
For more about Dena, check out her website, http://www.denagassner.com/ and her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Center-For-Understanding-211788052343/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome back guest Dr. Valerie gaus. Dr. Gaus is a psychologist, licensed by New York State, who has been a practicing psychotherapist for more than 20 years. She specializes in individual psychotherapy for adults of all ages, from 18-98, with extensive experience serving people with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related problems. She approaches therapy using a cognitive-behavioral framework. She is also an author, and the new second edition of her book “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder” comes out November 20th, published by Guilford Press. The three discuss the challenges surrounding the removal of the term “Asperger’s” from the DSM-V, the challenges changes in terminology can present researchers, and why mental health treatment modalities shouldn’t always be centered around someone’s autism diagnosis.
For more on Dr. Gaus, visit: http://www.drvaleriegaus.com/
To order her new book, visit: https://www.guilford.com/books/Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-Adults-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder/Valerie-Gaus/9781462537686
Or go here to see her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Valerie+L.+Gaus+PhD&search-alias=books&field-author=Valerie+L.+Gaus+PhD&sort=relevancerank
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media:
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(30 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Christa Holmans. Christa (aka Neurodivergent Rebel) enjoys pursuing her diverse passions. She has embodied many of these over the years. From aerial acrobatics & circus arts to dog training & business consulting, just to name a few. She is the founder of Neurodivergent Consulting and the internationally recognized Neurodivergent Rebel blog. Christa currently enjoys living in an RV full time with her best friend & partner in crime, David (along with 4 dogs), in a 40 foot long diesel pusher bus. The three discuss Christa’s diagnosis, the differences between blogging through words and videos, her recent living transition, and “masking”.
For more about Christa: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/ https://twitter.com/neurorebel https://neurodivergentconsulting.org/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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(30 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Kate Ross. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Kate studied Psychology & Social Sciences and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo before relocating to Gloucestershire, England in mid-2008. She changed careers in 2013 from Social Care to Special Educational Needs, where she quickly developed an interest in autism. After being recommended Rudy Simone’s Aspergirls in July 2015, her perception and understanding of herself changed -- “everything suddenly made sense”. Kate received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition in August 2016. Since then, she has become an Ambassador for the International Aspergirl® Society, a contributing writer to Spectrum Women, and a Certified Autism Specialist through IBCCES. The three discuss Kate’s diagnosis, the challenges in dealing frankly with female-specific topics, and why diagnostic criteria need to change according to differences in gender.
For more about Kate, please visit: https://iammyownexperience.com/about/
For Kate’s articles on Spectrum Women: http://www.spectrumwomen.com/?s=kate+ross
“Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism” is out now from Jessica Kingsley Publishers. To order or find out more information, visit: https://www.jkp.com/usa/spectrum-women-1.html or https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Women-Walking-Beat-Autism/dp/1785924346
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome back guest Grace Myhill, MSW. As you may recall, Grace specializes in working with neurodiverse couples in which one partner has Asperger’s, and understands the unique strengths and challenges that come with these relationships. She offers neurodiverse couples coaching and various support groups — focusing on communication, intimacy, and understanding each other’s perspectives — with the goal of skill-building, problem-solving, and establishing a common language of connection. She also offers in-person assessments for Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also the Director of both The Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute and of Couples/Partner Services at the Asperger/Autism Network (AANE). The three discuss the the AANE’s work with neurodiverse couples, the importance of practitioners recognizing the issues surrounding ND relationships, and the new online training course Grace is spearheading.
For more about Grace, please visit: https://www.gracemyhill.com/
For more information about the Neurology Matters in Couples Therapy course, visit: https://aane.thinkific.com/ And if you are interested in taking the course, be sure to email Grace at institute@aane.org and ask for the 10% discount exclusive to Spectrumly Speaking listeners!
And for more about the Neurodiverse Couples Institute, visit: https://www.aane.org/neurodiverse-couples-institute/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS present part 2 of the "Voices from the Spectrum” panel presented at the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) 2018 Conference, and covering practical strategies for people with autism. As a reminder: Kate was the moderator, and Becca was one of the panelists, and they were joined by: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate (an advocate, writer, and speaker), Emanuel Frowner (Research assistant at Seaver Autism Center and Special Project Assistant at NYC Autism Charter Schools), Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS (a national public speaker, autism consultant, college coach, and writer), Stephen Katz (Executive Director of Aspies for Social Success [AFSS]), and Stephen Shore, Ed.D. (author, autism advocate, board member for Autism Speaks and the USAAA, and professor at Adelphi University). In part two of the panel, practical strategies for traveling, getting rid of stuff you don’t need, recognizing the need for inter-dependence, and simplifying tasks.
FOR PART ONE OF THE PANEL: https://www.differentbrains.org/voice-of-the-spectrum-part-1-spectrumly-speaking-ep-47/
Thanks again to the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) for giving us permission to use this recording! You can learn more about them here: http://ahany.org/
For some more information about the panelists: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate: http://www.denagassner.com/ Emanuel Frowner: https://www.youtube.com/user/Emanuelknicks Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS: http://www.amygravino.com/ Stephen Katz: http://www.nyautismcommunity.org/the-people-of-afss/ Stephen Shore, Ed.D.: http://www.AutismAsperger.net/
To view Dr. Kate Cody's PowerPoint that accompanied the talk: https://www.differentbrains.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/AHA-Voices-From-the-Spectrum-Practical-Strategies.pptx
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
Follow Different Brains on social media:
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS present part 1 of the "Voices from the Spectrum” panel presented at the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) 2018 Conference. The panel covers practical strategies for people with autism, presented by people that are themselves on the spectrum. Kate was the moderator, and Becca was one of the panelists, and they were joined by: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate (an advocate, writer, and speaker), Emanuel Frowner (Research assistant at Seaver Autism Center and Special Project Assistant at NYC Autism Charter Schools), Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS (a national public speaker, autism consultant, college coach, and writer), Stephen Katz (Executive Director of Aspies for Social Success [AFSS]), and Stephen Shore, Ed.D. (author, autism advocate, board member for Autism Speaks and the USAAA, and professor at Adelphi University). In part one of the panel, practical strategies for being organized, for meal preparation, and for money management.
Thank you to the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) for giving us permission to use this recording! You can learn more about them here: http://ahany.org/
For some more information about the panelists: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate: http://www.denagassner.com/ Emanuel Frowner: https://www.youtube.com/user/Emanuelknicks Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS: http://www.amygravino.com/ Stephen Katz: http://www.nyautismcommunity.org/the-people-of-afss/ Stephen Shore, Ed.D.: http://www.AutismAsperger.net/
To view Dr. Kate Cody's PowerPoint that accompanied the talk: https://www.differentbrains.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/AHA-Voices-From-the-Spectrum-Practical-Strategies.pptx
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS discuss the new book “Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism”, and are joined by the book’s editor, Barb Cook, and two contributors, Renata Jurkevythz and Maura Campbell. Becca (who also contributed as a writer to the book), Kate, Barb, Maura, and Renata discuss the genesis of the project, their approaches to contributing, and what they want people to get out of the book. “Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism” is out August 21st, 2018 from Jessica Kingsley Publishers. To pre-order or find out more information, visit: https://www.jkp.com/usa/spectrum-women-1.html or https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Women-Walking-Beat-Autism/dp/1785924346
More about our guests:
Barb Cook: Formally identified on the autism spectrum in 2009 at the age of 40, Barb is editor and author of Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism, and founder and editor in chief of Spectrum Women Magazine. Barb is a highly committed autism advocate, writer, speaker and keen motorcyclist, making a variety of appearances on Australian radio, television, in newspapers and magazines and the SBS television documentary, The Chameleons: Women with Autism. She is co-founder of Bikers for Autism Australia, Community Council Member of AASET (Autistic Adults and other Stakeholders Engaged Together) and an independent autistic peer reviewer of the journal Autism in Adulthood. Barb currently rides a Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 called Ron ‘Strom’ Burgundy and implements a combination of her passion for motorcycling with her dedication in autism advocacy, creating acceptance and pushing for action to improve the lives for women and girls on the autism spectrum. Recently Barb was recently awarded a Special Commendation in the 2017 Autism Queensland Creative Futures Awards by the Queensland Governor, his Excellency Paul De Jersey and will be speaking at the World Autism Organization Congress 2018 in Houston Texas later this year. Barb is also currently studying a Master of Autism at the University of Wollongong (Australia).
Renata Jurkevythz: Renata is one of Spectrum Women Magazine’s featured writers. She also contributed to the book “Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism“. She is an autistic woman and mother of three children, two also being on the Spectrum in different levels. Renata writes from her personal perspective, also influenced by her daily experiences with her kids. She has a degree in International Trade but currently focus all her energy on raising her kids and on her writing. She is Brazilian and moved permanently to Germany in 2016.
Maura Campbell: Maura is part of the Spectrum Women writers team and has written on autism and learning disability for a range of publications. She performed at a BBC storytelling event as part of the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was featured on Four Thought on BBC Radio 4. Maura lives in the Northern Ireland countryside with her husband Stephen, her son Darragh, Ash the assistance dog and Baz the cat. She was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2011, the year after her son’s autism diagnosis.
For more about Spectrum Women, check out: http://www.spectrumwomen.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spectrumwomen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpectrumWomen/
For Barb’s articles, click here: http://www.spectrumwomen.com/?s=barb+cook
For Renata’s articles, click here: http://www.spectrumwomen.com/?s=Renata+Jurkevythz
For Maura’s articles, click here: http://www.spectrumwomen.com/?s=Maura+Campbell Maura’s other writing can be seen here: https://www.neurodizzy.blog/
The image of Maura Campbell in this episode’s thumbnail is by the BBC.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Jaime Black, Psy.D.. Dr. Black is a NYS licensed clinical psychologist who has offices in NYC and Westchester. She specializes in working with teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. She works with people individually, in dyads, and in groups, and also offers “out in the real world” sessions run by graduate students under her supervision. Dr. Black’s main area of specialty lies in helping people with social awareness and cognition, and the building of social skills. She utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach and includes various techniques, including improv exercises, in her sessions and her groups. The three discuss Dr. Black’s methods for helping people with autism develop social skills, and share strategies for improving social relationships and getting unstuck from the emotional baggage of past failures.
For more about Dr. Black, visit http://www.spectrumservicesnyc.com/ or e-mail her at jaimeblackpsyd@gmail.com
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Catriona Stewart, Ph.D..Catriona completed her PhD, a qualitative study of experiences of Asperger girls and anxiety, in 2010. She co-founded peer-support charity, SWAN: Scottish Women’s Autism. Network which runs learning events as well as peer-support groups and has been involved in numerous consultations and initiatives. Having been a member of the Autistic Advisory Panel to the National Autism Project 2014-17, Catriona is helping to develop its extended project, the National Autistic Task-force. Catriona helped to develop the online resource, Right Click for Women and girls, for Scottish Autism; she currently works full-time for the charity. The three discuss what SWAN does and why it was started, look at the state of awareness in Scotland, and explore what peer to peer support for people with autism involves.
For more about Catriona and SWAN, visit: http://www.autismnetworkscotland.org.uk/swan/ https://www.facebook.com/swans.scotland/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Carol Feldman Bass. Drawing on her background as a life coach, group facilitator, divorce mediator, improvisational comic, and actress, Carol’s expertise is in helping people find the confidence they seek to live life to the fullest. In 2011, Carol founded Social Dynamix, a totally unique, interactive style of learning that combines improvisation, psychodrama, and social pragmatics to help individuals gain confidence and overcome social anxiety. Carol’s special skill is in creating a nurturing, non-threatening, and fun environment where socially uncomfortable individuals can learn, communicate, and blossom. The three discuss what SocialDynamix does, how improv can help people with autism improve their social skills, and how her work can aid in perspective taking.
For more about Carol and SocialDynamix, visit: https://www.socialdynamix.net/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D.. Dr. Myles is president of AAPC Publishing – a small niche company that publishes books on autism spectrum disorder. Formerly, a consultant with the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) and the Ziggurat Group, as well as a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome (GRASP) Divine Neurotypical Award, American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion, and two-time recipient of the Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Developmental Disabilities Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award. She served as the editor of Intervention in School and Clinic, the third largest journal in special education and has been a member of the editorial board of several journals, including Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Remedial and Special Education, and Autism: The International Journal of Research. Brenda has made over 1000 presentations all over the world and written more than 250 articles and books on ASD. In addition, she served as the co-chair of the National ASD Teacher Standards Committee; was on the National Institute of Mental Health’s Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee’s Strategic Planning Consortium; and collaborated with the National Professional Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, National Autism Center, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services who identified evidenced based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and served as Project Director for the Texas Autism Resource Guide for Teachers (TARGET). Myles is also on the executive boards of several organizations, including the Scientific Council of the Organization for Autism Research (SCORE), College Internship Program, and ASTEP – Asperger Syndrome Training and Education Program. Further, in the latest survey conducted by the University of Texas, she was acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world. The three discuss what “the hidden curriculum” is, and the social challenges people on the spectrum experience.
For more about Dr. Myles and AAPC, visit: https://www.aapcpublishing.net/
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Elizabeth Roberts, PsyD. She is a psychologist and neuropsychologist. Since 2017, she has been the national director of clinical services for College Internship Program (CIP). Prior to that she practiced clinical neuropsychology for over two decades, most recently at the NYU Child Study Center, where she was an assistant professor at the NYU School of Medicine. She specialized in the diagnosis and evaluation of individuals across the lifespan with autism spectrum disorder and other types of neurodiversity. Liz has lectured and written on many topics including executive functioning, employment, relationship and intimacy, co-occurring conditions, classroom learning, co-morbid disorders, psychotherapy, college, young adulthood, and at-risk babies. She has a special interest in ASD in girls and women. The three discuss CIP’s methods, the value of transition programs, and what people can do that don’t have those programs available to them.
For more about CIP, visit: http://www.cipworldwide.org/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Kelly Mahler MS, OTR/L. Kelly earned a MS in Occupational Therapy, as well as a Post-Professional Pediatric Certificate from Misericordia University, Dallas, PA. She is an occupational therapist and autism consultant, supporting school-aged children and young adults. Kelly is also co-founder of Destination Friendship, an organization dedicated to providing multidisciplinary social skill groups within the community. Kelly is professor of Occupational Therapy at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA. She is actively involved in several research projects pertaining to interoception. Kelly is an international speaker and presents frequently on topics related to the five books she has authored: Interoception: The Eighth Sensory System, The Comprehensive Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness, Sensory Issues and High Functioning Autism (with Myles and Robbins —winner of National Parenting Publications Bronze Medal), Destination Friendship: Developing Social Skills for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Other Social Challenges (with Benton, Hollis, and Womer), and Hygiene and Related Behaviors for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders (winner of Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal). The three discuss what interoception is, how it affects people with autism, and how people on the spectrum can develop better understanding of how their bodies work.
For more about Kelly, visit: https://www.mahlerautism.com/
For her book Interoception: The Eighth Sensory System, The Comprehensive Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness, Sensory Issues and High Functioning Autism visit: https://www.aapcpublishing.net/AAPC-Bookstore/Product-Viewer/Interoception--The-Eighth-Sensory-System
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Jeanette Purkis. she is an autistic author and passionate advocate for autistic people and their families. She is the author of four books on elements of autism and is a regular blogger. Jeanette has worked for the Australian Public Service since 2007. Jeanette frequently gives talks about autism, including a presentation on autism and resilience at the TEDx Canberra conference in 2013 and has spoken as a keynote preheater at a number of events. Jeanette facilitates a support group for autistic women and is a regular guest presenter on 'Talking Disability' on Canberra Radio 2CC. Jeanette was the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the year. The three discuss Jeanette’s diagnosis, and explore the concepts of both developing and encouraging resiliency.
For more about Jeanette Purkis, visit: http://jeanettepurkis.com/
or look for her books at https://www.jkp.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS celebrate Autism month by going guest-less to delve deep into the topic of diagnosis. When do you get one? What happens during it? How do I know the one I got was properly performed? Becca and Kate explore all these and more.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Kimberly Gerry Tucker. She is the author of the memoir “Under The Banana Moon”, and a professional artist whose work was featured on the cover of the Art Of Autism book “Shattering Myths.” She gives panel talks, book signings, and does collage workshops and presentations. She also works part-time as a software tester, and is working to become an Accessibility Tester. Kim’s artwork was chosen to be on the cover of the 2nd edition printing of Samantha Craft’s bestselling book Everyday Aspergers, which is coming soon. The three discuss Kimberly’s diagnosis with autism and struggle with selective mutism, and how creative outlets have allowed her to navigate tough times. They then discuss ways people who have yet to find a creative outlet might be able to do so.
Kim is taking PODS submissions for Art of Autism at: podsartofautism@gmail.com Learn more about the PODS project here: https://the-art-of-autism.com/
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS take a look at the new award-winning movie Keep the Change (Tribeca Film Festival 2017 - Best Picture, Best Actress Nomination; Rutgers New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, Boston Jewish and ReelAbilities Film Festival). They are joined by guests Rachel Israel (the writer and director of the film) and Samantha Elisofon (the co-star of the movie). Rachel Israel received her B.F.A. from Rhode Island School of Design and her M.F.A. from Columbia University. Rachel lives in NYC and is an adjunct professor of film at Rhode Island School of Design. She has directed short films that have screened at festivals around the world. Keep the Change is Rachel's feature directorial debut (which is based on her own award-winning short by the same name), and the movie has received support from The Sundance Institute, Rooftop Film Festival, and the Princess Grace Foundation. Samantha Elisofon co-stars in Keep the Change, and also recently appeared in the film Good Time, starring Robert Pattinson (Karlovy Vary, Cannes Film Festival). Samantha is an inaugural cast member of EPIC Players (Van’s Sister in Dog Sees God and Lucy Van Pelt in the musical production, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown). She sings regularly in cabarets, loves to work with young children, and graduated cum laude from Pace University in 2014. Rachel discusses the genesis of the film, and why she decided to use actors with autism in the film, and Samantha discusses her own diagnosis on the spectrum, as well as how she differs from the character she plays. Becca and Kate also discuss their connections to the film, and feelings about how it represents the autism community. Keep the Change begins opening in theaters March 16th!
For more about Keep the Change, visit the official site: https://www.kinolorber.com/film/keepthechange or their listing on IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4967220/?ref_=nv_sr_1
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Kristie Patten Koenig, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA. She is Associate Professor and Chair at New York University, Department of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Patten Koenig is an occupational therapist, with a PhD in Educational Psychology who examines the efficacy of interventions utilized in public schools for autistic students. Her research focuses on utilizing a strength based paradigm and the autistic individual’s perspective to understand the impact of these issues on quality of life and well-being in order to guide person centered interventions utilizing strengths in inclusive settings. Dr. Koenig is the Principal Investigator of the NYU Steinhardt's ASD Nest Program, an inclusive program for autistic students in the New York City Department of Education. She is currently Co-PI of a NSF grant entitled "IDEAS: Inventing, Designing and Engineering on the Autism Spectrum" that leverages STEM interests of ASD middle school students to develop social competence and potential career pathways. The three discuss what NYU is doing for people on the spectrum, Dr. Patten Koenig’s collaboration with Dr. Stephen Shore, the importance of professionals interacting with the autistic, and why occupational therapy is so valuable for the neurodiverse.
To contact Dr. Patten Koenig, email her at kpk3@nyu.edu or visit her twitter: https://twitter.com/kpk3p
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS discuss emotional support animals. They take a look at Becca's personal experience and use of ESAs, and highlight some of the societal challenges related to their use. They are then joined by Walter, Becca’s emotional support dog, and Antonio Hector Jr, Becca’s partner who helped train Walter.
Check out Walter’s page on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirwalterunderfoot/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS take a look at the new movie Please Stand By, starring Dakota Fanning as a young woman that is on the spectrum. Becca and Kate are rejoined by previous guest Elaine Hall, who you may recall is the Founder of Inclusion from WithIn (I WIn)® and The Miracle Project®, and is a pioneer in using inclusive theatre to connect with individuals with autism. They are also joined by Brittanie Sanders. Brittanie is a talented young woman who is interested in acting, modeling, and advocating for people with autism. She is on the spectrum herself, is one of Elaine’s students, and appears in the movie Please Stand By. The group discusses Brittanie’s experiences getting her part and acting in the film, and Elaine discusses how several of her students became involved. Then, Becca and Kate give their thoughts on Please Stand By, and whether or not it does a good job representing people with autism.
For more about The Miracle Project, visit: http://themiracleproject.org/
For more about Please Stand By, visit: http://www.pleasestandbyfilm.com/
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Elaine Hall, Founder of Inclusion from WithIn (I WIn)® and The Miracle Project®. She is a pioneer in using inclusive theatre to connect with individuals with autism. Recognized worldwide, she has spoken at the United Nations, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, on CNN, CBS, the Oprah Winfrey Network, at the Ahmanson Theater, received numerous honors, and profiled in the Emmy winning HBO film, "Autism: The Musical". Her memoir, "Now I See the Moon", was the official selection for World Autism Awareness Day by the United Nations and her second book, “Seven Keys to Unlock Autism” is used as a text book. This past summer, Elaine led training programs and neuro-diverse summer camps at the Wallis Performing Arts Center in Beverly Hills, at Brown University, in San Francisco, and in Hong Kong. The three discuss The Miracle Project’s genesis, the role performance can play for people on the autism spectrum, and their opinions on the new show “The Good Doctor."
For more about The Miracle Project, visit: themiracleproject.org
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this New Years mini-episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2017, and what they hope 2018 has in store. Do you have goals set for the new year? Comment or e-mail us what they are - we would love to hear! Happy New Years!
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guests Christina Nicolaidis, MD, MPH (a physician-scientist and Professor at Portland State University) and Dora Raymaker, PhD (an Assistant Research Professor at the Portland State University’s Regional Research Institute who is on the autism spectrum). They are the co-directors of the Academic Autistic Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE, http://aaspire.org/), a community-campus partnership conducting research to improve the lives of adults on the autism spectrum. The four discuss the mission and origins of AASPIRE, the importance of bridging the gap between academics and the general community, and neurodiverse working relationships.
For more about AASPIRE: http://aaspire.org/
For information about the Autism in Adulthood journal, email autisminadulthood@pdx.edu or sdhi@pdx.edu
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Jodi Murphy. Jodi is a proud mom to an adult son on the autism spectrum and founder of Geek Club Books, a creative autism nonprofit focused on innovative, entertaining autism storytelling to change perceptions and end the stigma. She works with a team of autistic adults who contribute to everything Geek Club Books’ creates. Join their #Activate4Autism movement where actors, authors, musicians and advocates are taking action and activating their voices for autism acceptance and inclusion. The three discuss how Geek Club Books came about, the important impact it is having in spreading acceptance, and the role storytelling plays in advocacy.
For more about Geek Club Books, please visit: https://GeekClubBooks.com/activate4autism/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this special episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS go guest-less for our Holiday Spectrumtacular! Becca and Kate cover common challenges faced by people on the autism spectrum during the holiday season, and review tools and strategies to get stay meltdown free! They cover traveling, hosting, gift giving and receiving, changes in routine, and many more topics, while giving tips not only for those on the spectrum, but for their loved ones.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Grace Myhill, MSW. Grace specializes in working with neurodiverse couples in which one partner has Asperger’s, and understands the unique strengths and challenges that come with these relationships. She offers neurodiverse couples coaching and various support groups — focusing on communication, intimacy, and understanding each other’s perspectives — with the goal of skill-building, problem-solving, and establishing a common language of connection. She also offers in-person assessments for Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also the Director of both The Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute and of Couples/Partner Services at the Asperger/Autism Network (AANE). The three discuss the common challenges presented in neurodiverse relationships, explore Grace’s methods for helping her clients, and look at Becca’s experience as a woman on the autism spectrum in a relationship with a neurotypical.
For more about Grace, please visit: https://www.gracemyhill.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Amy Gravino, M.A.. Amy is a Certified Autism Specialist and the president of A.S.C.O.T. Consulting. Amy is a national public speaker, autism consultant, college coach, and writer who has given two TED talks and spoken at the United Nations and events and conferences across the country. She is currently authoring The Naughty Autie, a memoir of her experiences with dating, sexuality, and relationships as a woman on the autism spectrum. Amy currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City and facilitates a support group chapter of ASPEN-NJ. The three discuss Amy’s rare early diagnosis, how she strives to be “the Dr. Ruth of the Autism Community,” and the challenges present in facilitating conversations about sex in the autism community.
For more about Amy, please visit: http://www.amygravino.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Marjorie Madfis, MBA. Marjorie is founder and president of Yes She Can Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping young women with autism spectrum disorders develop transferable job skills. Marjorie was inspired by her daughter, Isabelle who is now 21, to create a program to teach business process skills as well as workplace social skills in an authentic business setting. The three discuss Marjorie’s history, the nuances of tasks that Yes She Can makes a point of teaching, and challenges in skill development for people with autism.
For more about Yes She Can, please visit: http://YesSheCanInc.org
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Patricia Schissel, LMSW. Pat has been the executive director of the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association [AHA] for over fifteen years. A social worker and educator by profession, she dedicates her time to individuals facing the daily challenges of living with an autism diagnosis, their families and the professionals who work alongside them. The three discuss the mission of the AHA, how the association helps foster self-advocacy, the importance of supporting individuals all across the spectrum, and the AHA’s upcoming conference.
For more about the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association [AHA], visit: http://ahany.org/
Our own Dr. Katherine Cody, along with previous guest Dr. Rebecca Sachs, will be appearing at the AHA’s upcoming conference on October 28th, in Garden City, New York. For more information visit: http://ahany.org/aha-fall-2017-conference/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Sharon Valencia of Felicity House, an organization dedicated . Sharon joined Felicity House in 2014 after serving as the Program Associate at the Simons Foundation, an affiliated organization with a mission to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics, autism and basic sciences. One of Sharon’s main projects at the Simons Foundation was to establish a pilot group for adult women with autism, which later helped shape many of the current programs at Felicity House. Sharon has a BA in Communications and Art History from Rutgers University and an MA in Design from Parsons/The New School for Design. The three discuss the Felicity House mission, the importance of creating safe environments for women on the spectrum to develop social skills in, and the challenges present for people with autism to foster strong friendships.
For more about Felicity House, visit: felicity-house.org
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome as their guest British dyslexia and autism advocate Elizabeth Wilkinson, also known as the Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant. Elizabeth Wilkinson, aka Eli, was diagnosed dyslexic in her early 30s and autistic in her late 30s. The three discuss Eli’s diagnoses, the support for both autism and dyslexia, and the frequency with which they co-occur.
For more about Eli, visit: www.theddc.org.uk
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Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Valerie Gaus, Ph.D.. Dr. Gaus is a psychologist, licensed by New York State, who has been a practicing psychotherapist for more than 20 years. She specializes in individual psychotherapy for adults of all ages, from 18-98, with extensive experience serving people with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related problems. She approaches therapy using a cognitive-behavioral framework. She has written numerous articles and chapters on these subjects, as well as two books. The three discuss the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to autism, and how to recognize and avoid negative thinking patterns.
For more on Dr. Gaus, visit: http://www.drvaleriegaus.com/
Or go here to see her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Valerie+L.+Gaus+PhD&search-alias=books&field-author=Valerie+L.+Gaus+PhD&sort=relevancerank
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Marcia Scheiner. Marcia is the President and Founder of Integrate, formerly Asperger Syndrome Training & Employment Partnership. Prior to founding Integrate, Ms. Scheiner spent twenty five years in the financial services industry, most recently as CEO of Centrally Managed Businesses for Zurich Financial Services. She has also held management positions at Chase Manhattan Bank and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Ms. Scheiner is a graduate of Wellesley College and has an MBA from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business. She is the parent of an adult son with Asperger Syndrome. The three discuss the importance of families preparing children with autism to join the workforce, the challenges involved in job interviews, and how networks are often important for people on the spectrum seeking employment.
For more on Integrate, visit: www.integrateadvisors.org
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Gina Moravcik, M.A.. Gina is the owner of Sunrise Speech and Language Services and is a NY state licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist who has worked with individuals on the Autism Spectrum ranging in age from 2 – 65 years, in a multidisciplinary setting for 14 years, with an expertise in social communication assessments and therapeutic interventions. She is known in the autism community for her social communication language evaluations, which target higher order language content and social use/problem solving via standardized and informal assessment measures. The three discuss Gina’s method for assessing communication challenges, the differences in how social-communication challenges present in women versus men, and the role mindfulness can play in treatment.
For more on Gina, visit: www.sunriseslpsvcs.com or email her at: gmoravcik@sunriseslpsvcs.com
Note: this episode features some technical difficulties reducing the clarity of our guest’s audio. We hope this will not distract from your enjoyment of the episode, or from Gina’s important and interesting insights.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Anlor Davin, author of the book “Being Seen.” Anlor grew up in France while it was in the grip of oppressive and now discredited theories about autism. She was ultimately diagnosed on the spectrum at the age of 46 after moving to the United States. Anlor, Becca, and Kate discuss how autism acceptance has progressed in France, the challenges of advocating on an international scale, and the role Zen practices have played in Anlor’s life.
For more about Anlor Davin, visit her site: www.anlordavin.com
Also, take a look at her interview with Exploring Different Brains here: http://differentbrains.com/autistic-france-anlor-davin-exploring-different-brains-episode-20/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Shira Mechanic, M.A.. Shira is the autistic owner of Fidget Club, a company that sells fidget and sensory tools to busy the hands and free the mind. Shira has a Masters in psychology and is currently in school at NYU to get her second Masters in Occupational Therapy. Her company aims to spread a message of self-empowerment and hope- that people contribute to society not in spite of their differences, but because of them. Shira, Becca, and Kate discuss how Fidget Club was started, the various varieties of fidgets, and take a look at their societal acceptance. For more on Shira and Fidget Club, visit: https://fidgetclub.com/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. discuss navigating neurodiverse working relationships. The two discuss their own working relationship, explore common employment challenges for people on the autism spectrum, and highlight the benefits to businesses and individuals when neurodiversity is present in the workplace.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D.. Liane is a psycholinguist who works as an education consultant, author, and equestrian team therapist in a variety of settings from the classroom to the barn. She is also a woman who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was in her mid-30’s. During her presentations to the autism community, Liane pulls from her personal, academic and professional experience to keep her talks timely, thought provoking, motivational, and fun. The three discuss Liane’s diagnosis with Asperger’s syndrome, what led her to share her experiences through writing, thought processes common to women on the spectrum that can prevent receiving help, and Liane’s heroes and inspirations.
For more about Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D. and her books, visit: www.aspie.com
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS discuss the challenges women with autism can face after graduation. Becca and Kate both highlight personal experiences and common difficulties, as well as review concepts that can help. They also welcome Gabby Cabrera, a young lady on the spectrum who herself is going through this life transition after graduating from the University of Tampa.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Barb Cook. Barb was diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome in 2009 and is Founder and Editor in Chief of Spectrum Women Magazine. She is a highly committed Autism/Aspergers advocate, keen motorcyclist and web/graphics guru. Barb has made numerous appearances on Australian television and radio, in national newspapers and magazines, was part of a documentary The Chameleons: Women with Autism. She is also the Founder and Director of Bikers for Autism Australia and Co-Founder/Director of the Australian Autism Aspergers Network Inc. Barb discusses her personal diagnosis, the autism gender gap in Australia, and how she developed a hyper interest in motorcycles.
For more about Barb’s work, visit Spectrum Women Magazine, Bikers for Autism Australia, and the Australian Autism Aspergers Network http://www.aaanetwork.com.au/
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Alycia Halladay. Ph.D.. Alycia Halladay has been involved in autism research for the past 14 years, starting her career working with one of the first NIEHS and EPA funded Children’s Centers for Environmental Health (CCEH). In September of 2014, Alycia became the first Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation. As part of the ASF team, she continues her commitment to brain tissue research, support of research that is targeted at the risk factors for ASD, study of differences between men and women with autism, and importantly, support of jr level investigators just beginning a career in autism. Dr. Halladay speaks with Becca and Kate about her research into the genetic components of autism, studying the occurrence of neurodiverse siblings, the autism gender gap as related to the world of research, and how listeners can get involved in some of the ongoing studies.
Then, Becca and Kate discuss sleep hygiene for people on the spectrum, including highlighting common challenges, and offering helpful tips.
For more information about Dr. Halladay, visit The Autism Science Foundation: www.autismsciencefoundation.org or e-mail her at ahalladay@autismsciencefoundation.org
Dr. Halladay’s podcast, The Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-science-foundation-weekly-science-report/id1017003702?mt=2
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcomes her new co-host Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (who was previously a guest in episode 7). Becca and Dr. Cody discuss their histories together, the challenges related to transitions for people on the autism spectrum, common life events that can inspire those issues, and some tools for coping with changes.
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Beth Yurman, Psy.D. Dr. Yurman is a Licensed Psychologist, and a certified school psychologist in the State of Connecticut, who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) and related interventions to treat anxiety and mood disorders in adolescents and adults. She has worked within public and private school systems, hospital and mental health settings, and consulted with departments of education at the state level to improve care for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. Becca, Dr. Gerber, and Dr. Yurman discuss the value of cognitive-behavioral therapies for people with autism, how the therapy method works with co-occuring diagnoses, and how school districts have been evolving to accommodate students on the spectrum.
For more information about Dr. Yurman, visit: spectrumservicesnyc.com
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Dr. Lauren Gerber (a dually licensed Clinical and School Psychologist, and author of several books including “Autism & You”) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community.
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In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Pamela Kent. Pamela is both an American Kennel Club Evaluator and a Therapy Dogs International Evaluator, and is the person that trained Dr. Gerber’s therapy dog Gio. Becca, Dr. Gerber, and Pamela discuss the differences between emotional support dogs, service dogs, and therapy dogs, the role animals other than dogs can play, the needs a service pet can serve for a person on the autism spectrum, and how to battle the stigma of using a support animal.
If you are interested in reaching Pamela Kent, email us at spectrumlyspeaking@gmail.com
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In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Leslie A. Sickels, LCSW. Leslie is a licensed clinical social worker based in midtown Manhattan, and has received extensive trainings and certifications in CBT, DBT and trauma-informed practices. Her areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, depression and trauma. Much of her work focuses on gender and sexuality as they relate to the unique concerns of individuals with ASD. Decca, Dr. Gerber, and Leslie discuss the importance of educating people on the spectrum about sex and relationships, the common misnomers society has about autism and relationships, and gender identity issue within the ASD community.
For more information about Leslie A. Sickels, LCSW, visit: spectrumservicesnyc.com
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In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Katherine Cody, Psy.D. Dr. Cody is a licensed clinical psychologist in full-time private practice, and maintains offices at Spectrum Services in NYC and in southern Connecticut. Dr. Cody offers psychological and neuropsychological evaluations including Adult Asperger’s Assessments. She also provides individual and family psychotherapy services, specializing in an individualized and integrated approach to treatment to meet each person’s unique needs. She offers psychotherapy services using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches integrated with social skills training, and family psychotherapy as needed, and offers particular expertise in therapy for individuals with ASD and co-occurring mental health conditions (i.e. anxiety, depression, etc.). Dr. Cody discusses what is involved with assessing an adult for autism, and the challenges in achieving diagnoses.
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In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Dr. Gil Lichtshein. Dr. Lichtshein ("Dr. Gil") is Board Certified in General and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He also is a TMS practitioner, one of only a handful of psychiatrists in South Florida utilizing TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) a non-pharmacological, non-invasive form of neuromodulation which uses highly focused, MRI-strength alternating magnetic pulses to target the brain in those areas where under-activity or dysfunction is linked to depression or other neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr. Gil discusses what TMS is and the effects it can have on patients on the spectrum, other options for treating symptoms that come with an autism diagnosis, and the care doctors should take in prescribing medications to patients with sensitive systems.
To find out more about Dr. Gil, visit: http://www.docgil.com/ or for more about TMS visit: http://southfloridatms.com/
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In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Rebecca Sachs, Ph.d. ABPP. Dr. Sachs is a psychologist specializing in the treatment of individuals on the autism spectrum who also experience difficult co-occurring disorders, such as severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Board certified in cognitive-behavior therapy, she maintains a private practice at Spectrum Services in Manhattan, NY and in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Dr. Sachs discusses how she came to specialize in autism, the prevalence of OCD and anxiety as occurrences, and how to treat someone on the spectrum for those conditions.
For more information about the work of Stephen Shore, please visit her website: http://www.cbtspectrum.com/
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In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Stephen Shore, Ed.D. Dr. Shore is an author, autism advocate, board member for Autism Speaks, and professor at Adelphi University. He also serves on the US Autism & Asperger Association board, and is himself on the spectrum. Stephen discusses the importance of transitioning from autism awareness to acceptance, what it is like to be a college professor that is on the spectrum, and what it was like ringing the NASDAQ bell to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month. For more information about the work of Stephen Shore, please visit his website http://www.AutismAsperger.net/
And be sure to check out Dr. Shore’s recent appearances on Exploring Different Brains:
Finding Fulfilling Employment on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 69
http://differentbrains.com/finding-fulfilling-employment-on-the-autism-spectrum-with-dr-stephen-shore-edb-69/
Advocating Autism Spectrum Around the World, with Stephen Shore | EDB 68
http://differentbrains.com/advocating-autism-spectrum-around-world-stephen-shore-edb-68/
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In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Anita Lesko BSN,RN,MS,CRNA. Anita was diagnosed with autism at age 50. A graduate of Columbia University in 1988, she earned her Master’s in Nurse Anesthesia and has been working full time for 28 years as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. An internationally recognized autism advocate and member of Autism Society of America’s Panel of Autistic Advisors, Anita is married to her husband who is also autistic. Anita discusses her adult diagnosis, medical advocacy for the on the spectrum, her upcoming book from Future Horizons, her “All-Autism” officiated by Dr. Stephen Shore, and more!
For more about Anita, check out her website, http://www.bornwithaspergers.com/ and her Facebook page http://facebook.com/anita.lesko/
And check out her organization, the Global Autism Consulting Organization, at http://globalaco.org/
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In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Dena Gassner. Dena is an advocate, writer, and speaker- including presenting for the UN in Geneva, Russia, and Cambridge. She discovered she had Asperger’s syndrome while getting her son diagnosed as being on the spectrum. Dena talks about her and her son’s diagnoses, the challenges of balancing her Ph.D. program with family needs, and her work on resiliency theory.
In this debut episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS share stories about how they became involved in the autism community. Becca relays her journey towards receiving her autism diagnosis at the age of 36, and Dr. Lauren highlights how the needs of the patients in her practice led her to become versed in the needs of people on the spectrum. Dr. Lauren and Becca also discuss their four-legged co-hosts, and the important role dogs can play as both therapy and service animals.
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