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Special Edition: What We Have to Say

Special Edition: What We Have to Say

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. On April 11th, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced that by this Fall we will know what is causing the Autism Epidemic. A week later RFK announced that they would be creating an Autism registry that was changed a month later to be an Autism database. Philip King-Lowe hosts a 1 1/2 hour documentary that begins with a brief ...

What Black Autistic Leadership Looks Like

What Black Autistic Leadership Looks Like

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.

100th Show

100th Show

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Join the celebration of five years and 100 episodes of the podcast that has brought Autistic Adults to talk with Philip about the experience of being Autistic in an intersectional world. The 100th show is a festival featuring clips from 14 past episodes, new music, and guest interviews with Daren Howard, Dr. Devon Price. Matthew Lawrence. Sara Swan. A.J. Loc...

Autistics Traveling

Autistics Traveling

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Anxiety and stress escalate for many Autistics to travel. Sensory needs can become overwhelming. The social interaction can put Autistics on edge. The change of routines beginning with the change of where they sleep, to where their safe spaces are (or don't exist), and feeling uncomfortable can be too much to handle. Shalese Heard, the Travel Goddess is an...

Autistics Thriving at Work

Autistics Thriving at Work

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com , this episode will be the first one down because it is the newest show. When you see the episode page, scroll down to the written documents and click on the episode title for the transcript you want. Scroll further down to read and follow the transcript from the website. This episode will focus on navigating the workplace and finding ways to work with your strengths, including...

Self-Care: Sexual Abuse Prevention

Self-Care: Sexual Abuse Prevention

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com click on the episode you want to listen to, and you will find the transcript. "Sexual abuse is any kind of sexual action that is harmful to us that we do not consent to, that we do not want, and it can also be something we're unable to consent to. Anybody who is in a historically marginalized group, we are often times seen as less than human. When someone sees us as le...

Self-Care: Getting Enough Rest

Self-Care: Getting Enough Rest

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Becca Lory Hector joins Philip to talk about the importance of each Autistic person getting the rest we need with self-awareness and setting boundaries. Becca will talk about July as Disability Pride Month and her new book: Always Bring Your Sunglasses: And Other Stories from a Life of Sensory and Social Invalidation. This episode is dedicated to the memor...

Details and Practices for Autistic Adults to be Employed

Details and Practices for Autistic Adults to be Employed

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Click on the specific episode follow the description to the written transcript and the transcript you can read from the website. Daren Howard, the Deputy Director at The Autism Society of Minnesota, will join Philip to discuss the employment landscape for Autistic Adults. The conversation will cover effective strategies for job seekers, the push to elimin...