autistic identity
Mentoring Future Autistic Leadership
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...
Self-Care is Personal Autistic Leadership
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...
Black Autistic Leadership in a Time of DEI Erasure
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...
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. Lo...
Autistics Living in Rural Settings
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 However, many Autistics live in rural areas where the resources they need for support and acceptance are outdated.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 ...
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 a...
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 l...
The Autistic Bisexual Experience
Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Daren Howard and Philip discuss the intersections of Autistic, Bisexual, other sexual identities, by sharing personal experiences of challenges and self-acceptance. They will emphasize the importance of intersectionality and inclusivity within the Autistic Community and beyond, advocating for Autistic Pride and acceptance in the queer communities. Our advo...
Anger Management for Autistic Adults
Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. AJ and Philip discuss the importance of addressing anger management in Intersectional Autistic Adults Communities by stressing the need for safe spaces & personalized approaches. We will explore the subjects of gaslighting, internalized oppression, and anger in marginalized communities, highlighting the importance of recognizing and validating emotions...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Autistic Adults.
Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Autism Month is over. So many Autistic Adults are exhausted from the negative conversations about Autism. The issues of prejudice, refusal to listen to the Autistic Adults, abuse, neglect, rejection, and the ads about "curing Autism" leave us with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Silas Zacharias from Queensland, Australia joins Philip for an insig...
