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Self-Care: Surviving Disheartening Rhetoric

Self-Care: Surviving Disheartening Rhetoric

Transcripts for this episode can be found at todaysautisticmoment.com . Additional transcripts for this episode using a font that is accessible for dyslexics and in other languages such as Spanish, German, French, and Simple Chinese are available. Dr. Devon Price joins Philip for an in-depth conversation about the disheartening rhetoric Autistics and our Intersectional Communities are hearing during this e...

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 memo...

The Autistic Black Nonbinary Experience

The Autistic Black Nonbinary Experience

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. In this episode Oluwatobi Odugunwa talks with Philip about their experiences of finding inclusion in the various communities they intersect with. We will talk about the importance of finding others within each of the identities we are linked with, and search for opportunities for them to find companionship with all of them together. --- Support this podcas...

The Autistic Bisexual Experience

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...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Autistic Adults.

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...

Autistic Culture & Language

Autistic Culture & Language

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Autistics are discovering that we are part of a unique culture and language while we strive for acceptance that opens up possibilities that are not limited by the ableism of DSM criteria. Rachel Cullen is an Autistic, independent consultant, and advocate in Brighton, England who has been researching their Autistic Language Hypothesis. Together with our int...

Emergency Preparedness Planning for Autistic Adults

Emergency Preparedness Planning for Autistic Adults

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Exploring the importance of emergency preparedness for Autistic Adults, Eric Ringgenberg, Director of Education Programs at The Autism Society of Minnesota, will join Philip to delve into creating personalized plans. The discussion will encompass identifying and planning for emergencies, providing insights into how emergencies can impact the diverse communi...

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 elimi...

Planning Neuro-Affirming Holiday Social Events

Planning Neuro-Affirming Holiday Social Events

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Planning Neuro-Affirming Holiday Social Events is crucial for a positive experience for Neurodivergents. In a recent conversation, Mitchell Schaps from MNeurodivergent sat down with me to share some insights on creating inclusive events for Neurodivergents. Considering sensory needs by providing spaces for self-regulation including recharging empty social...

Neuro-Affirming Therapy Options for Autistics

Neuro-Affirming Therapy Options for Autistics

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com to find the transcripts and other information mentioned on the show. What do Neuro-Affirming therapy options look like for Autistics? What do Neuro-Affirming therapies do that are different from other therapies that are currently used? Neuro-Affirming therapies help Autistics to discover their strengths and identities that give them confidence in themselves as they are. Sarah...