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In this episode, Gaby, a Minnesota Independence College & Community alum, speaks with Philip about finding authentic community and friendships during her college experience. She discusses participating in excursions and how the Ambassador's Class prepared her to be a guest on Today's Autistic Moment, with many friendships forming through the intersectional MICC family. Transcripts are available on the linked pa...

In this episode, Gabby San Miguel shares how joining Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) transformed isolation into belonging through small groups, apartment living, and student-centered supports that foster real friendships and independence. From everyday moments like movie nights and roommate dynamics to mindfulness, leadership opportunities, and authentic inclusion, Gabby explains how consist...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. LaToya Hinton and Philip discuss the healthcare equities that Autistic Women need, but are not getting because they are not available. LaToya will share how she discovered what healthcare equities were needed as part of her self-discovery. LaToya will talk about the healthcare equity panels she has been doing to hear what Autistic Women in various points of th...

LaToya Hinton and Philip talk about the healthcare equities that Autistic women are not getting because of the systems that are not making those equities available.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Carolyn Kiel is an Autistic woman who is thriving through her work in instructional design, and her podcast Beyond 6 Seconds. Carolyn will tell us more about her accomplishments and those of other Autistic women who are changing the rules by establishing their own businesses that serve the needs of people with disabilities and create communities for diverse Au...

Carolyn Kiel from the podcast Beyond 6 Seconds talks with Philip about Autistic Women Thriving.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. After my wonderful recent conversation with Charlotte Bachelor, it feels only fitting to revisit my first discussion with Precious Lesley from the 2023 episode: BlackAutistics: Stop the Whitewashing . If you are hearing this for the first time, prepare to be empowered. If you’relistening again, it’s a reminder of why authenticity must remain at the core of the...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Charlotte Bachelor is going to share her story about growing up in Detroit, Michigan with the intersecting identities of being black and Autistic. Charlotte will talk about the importance of community, allyship and the need for safe spaces that impact discussions about racism and the urgent need for bystander interventions.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. The first episode of the 6th Season of Today's Autistic Moment is an introduction to the theme for the year. Mati and Philip will emphasize that Autistics thrive through self-acceptance, self-knowledge, and creating environments that work for Autistic individuals. Autistic individuals thrive through collaboration, community building, and finding joy in the...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Eric Garcia and Philip King-Lowe talk about what the year 2025 has been like for Autistics. Eric and Philip will be honest about the setbacks, while celebrating the robust Autistic advocacy infrastructure that the past 20 years has built to tell the truth in this time of misinformation. We will give some thoughts about how to make the holidays more enjoyable. ...