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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. 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...

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. Lo...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts for this or any other episode. In this wrap up episode for Season 4, Dr. Angela Kingdon from the Autistic Culture podcast joins Philip for a discussion about Embracing the Intersectional Autistic Culture. All of the episodes in 2024 have been focusing on our Intersectional Autistic Adult Communities. During this episode we will be exploring what embracing t...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Matthew Lawrence the #ActuallyAutistic Coach joins Philip to dive into the intersections of Autistic and Jewish identities. WE will talk about navigating faith, community, self-advocacy within Jewish and Neurodivergent spaces. This episode will talk about how the Jewish and Autistic Cultures meet and challenge each other. This is a great opportunity for t...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com to read or download the transcripts. A lot of rural areas are great places to live with less noise, traffic and without the crowds and rush of urban or suburban cities. However, many Autistics live in rural areas where the resources they need for support and acceptance are outdated. Many rural areas have residents who that are dismissive of Autistics and make judgements about ...

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 a...