Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for all available versions of the transcript. Jillian Nelson, the Policy Director at The Autism Society of Minnesota and Philip bring you a profound conversation in a time when Queer and Autistic people are being marginalized so aggressively in 2025. Jillian and Philip will talk about how Autistic and our allies for Queer and Autistic people can advocate for and with our communit...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts for this episode. Some doctors wrongfully believe that Autistic people do not know that our own bodies are different and need better medical care. Recently there have been attacks on the bodily autonomy of Autistic people, in particular but not limited to Autistics who are transgender. This confusion is further complicated as the health care that many marginal...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Many Autistics are deciding to mask ourselves in the current political atmosphere. Our pathological demand avoidance is a powerful tool so that we can say no to these unjust rules and not be someone's tool of oppression. Matthew and Philip will talk about masking as part of our multidimensional existence as Autistic people. 

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. The first two weeks of Autism Acceptance Monthhave been very difficult given recent statements made by misinformed individuals. On this episode of Today’sAutistic Moment, Philip will have some things to say about all of that in the first segment. In segments two, three and fourwe will be hearing from Emily Goldberg and Anna Voight with the Autism Mentorship P...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Jenna Olson, a graduate from Minnesota College & Community joins Philip to tell her Autistic Story. Jenna will talk about how MICC helped prepare her to be a leader in her work and life. As you listen to Jenna, you will hear what Autistic leaders who are given a chance to receive a college education in an environment that accepts them, can achieve. Jenna ...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. So much of what is happening for Autistic Adults and our intersectional communities is so overwhelming. We are feeling the emotions of anger, sadness, fear, helplessness and even panic. Autistics need some advice about what we do not have control over and what we do have control over. Becca Lory Hector, our self-care specialist joins Philip to talk about taki...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Carole Jean-Whittington and Philip will discuss the concept of Autistic leadership by emphasizing its non-hierarchical structure and collaborative nature. We will highlight self leadership as self-compassion, noting that Autistic leaders often lead by example within the Autistic community. Carole will talk about the amazing ways that Autistic women are leading...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs were designed to help businesses become better places for marginalized groups to be accommodated. DEI initiatives were working so that people with disabilities could access services and jobs. Since the current administration began, DEI programs are being eliminated, and companies are discontinuing their DEI prog...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. In a time when racism, sexism and ableism is socially acceptable, what does Black Autistic Leadership look like? Shalese Heard joins Philip to talk about what Black Autistic Leadership looks like and how they can be proactive in a time of social upheaval. 

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. A.J. Locashio, Jessica Jahns and Philip will talk in detail about the focus for Today’s Autistic Moment in 2025. How are Autistics multidimensional? Autistics are Neurological. Physical. Cultural. Awareness. Avoidance through masking. Seeking. Relational. Personal. Social. Engaging. Autistics have so many opportunities to lead in our intersectional ident...