Autism Episodes

Autism, community and the DataFam – with Adam Mico
April 24, 2023

Autism, community and the DataFam – with Adam Mico

Adam Mico found supportive community, authentic connection and career growth as an autistic professional within the Tableau DataFam (data family).

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Supporting mental health in Black autistic & disabled communities – with Janelle Johnson
April 17, 2023

Supporting mental health in Black autistic & disabled communities – w…

Janelle Johnson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), is a wife, mother, and Founder of Bridges Family Life Center, a Systemic Therapy and Consulting group practice near Raleigh, North Carolina. An award-winning educator and innovative...

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Intersections of Autistic, Asian American and Jewish Identities – with Ben VanHook
April 10, 2023

Intersections of Autistic, Asian American and Jewish Identities – wit…

Ben VanHook is an autistic master’s degree student studying public policy at George Mason University, with the hopes of reforming employment and education policy to make them more inclusive for neurodivergent individuals. Ben's passion for creating...

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Inclusive education – with Jordyn Zimmerman, nonspeaking autistic advocate
April 3, 2023

Inclusive education – with Jordyn Zimmerman, nonspeaking autistic adv…

Jordyn Zimmerman earned her bachelor's degree in Education Policy from Ohio University and her Masters of Education at Boston College. As a nonspeaking autistic student who was denied access to effective augmentative communication until she was 18,...

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A nonspeaking autistic writer’s advocacy – with Ben Breaux
March 6, 2023

A nonspeaking autistic writer’s advocacy – with Ben Breaux

How do you get an education when you cannot speak, and the school system does not understand your abilities or support your needs? This was the experience of Ben Breaux, a 22-year-old nonspeaking autistic man with epilepsy who uses a …

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Apraxia Story – with Tessa McEvoy
Feb. 6, 2023

Apraxia Story – with Tessa McEvoy

Content warning: This episode mentions emotional abuse. Tessa McEvoy is autistic, has a speech disability called Oral Motor Apraxia, and was recently diagnosed bipolar. She talks about her experiences on her popular Facebook page, Apraxia Story, and...

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Disability representation in media – with Jeremy Andrew Davis
Jan. 9, 2023

Disability representation in media – with Jeremy Andrew Davis

Jeremy Andrew Davis is a screenwriter, film director, and consultant for disability representation in media. He describes himself as multi-disabled with several neurodivergencies as well as chronic illnesses. As a recognized name in disability, he...

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Support for late-diagnosed autistic people of color – with Diane J. Wright, Founder of Autastic
Dec. 12, 2022

Support for late-diagnosed autistic people of color – with Diane J. W…

Diane J. Wright is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility media consultant working in film and television. She is also the founder of Autastic.com, which provides resources and community for late-identified autistic people of color and their allies...

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Tourette Syndrome representation in film - with Jack RH O'Sullivan
Nov. 14, 2022

Tourette Syndrome representation in film - with Jack RH O'Sullivan

Jack RH O'Sullivan is an award-winning independent filmmaker and film director based in London. He is autistic, has Tourette Syndrome and OCD. He has directed ten short films including “Tourettes & I”, a coming-of-age drama about his own...

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An autistic Christian experience – with Miya Sae
Oct. 17, 2022

An autistic Christian experience – with Miya Sae

Miya Sae is an autistic Christian, blogger, and aspiring author. Through her writing, she strives to help bridge the neglected gap between autism and Christianity, while bringing hope and encouragement to other misunderstood neurodivergent Christians...

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A neurodivergent approach to workplace wellbeing – with Lee Chambers
Sept. 19, 2022

A neurodivergent approach to workplace wellbeing – with Lee Chambers

Lee Chambers is a business psychologist and the founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing, which helps organizations design and deliver well-being and inclusion strategies. He is the current Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for Service...

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Music, theater and autistic communities – with Madge Woollard
Aug. 22, 2022

Music, theater and autistic communities – with Madge Woollard

Madge Woollard has run her own business teaching piano and keyboard since 1994. Madge was diagnosed autistic in 2016 at the age of 44. She lives in Sheffield UK with her wife who is also late-diagnosed autistic. A graduate of …

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Becoming a young autistic advocate – with Quincy Hansen
Aug. 8, 2022

Becoming a young autistic advocate – with Quincy Hansen

Quincy Hansen is a young autistic activist, writer, public speaker and college student from Colorado. He is the author of the new book “Shake It Up! How to be Young, Autistic, and Make an Impact” and writes a blog at …

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Writing autistic and ADHD characters -- with Brianne Leeson
July 11, 2022

Writing autistic and ADHD characters -- with Brianne Leeson

Brianne Leeson is a writer, artist, and voice actor from Dallas, Texas. She is the creator of the queer supernatural comedy audio drama, “Today’s Lucky Winner.” Brianne was diagnosed as autistic and with ADHD at age 30, and she has …

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My Autism Diagnosis Story
June 18, 2022

My Autism Diagnosis Story

On this special solo episode for Autistic Pride Day, I talk about how I got my autism diagnosis as an adult. Please note that this is not meant to be medical or professional advice of any kind. It’s just my …

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