Lifelong Learners

For this episode of lifelong learners, Holly brought in another book, Welcome to AuDHD by Gina Griffith. I picked the chapter to Mask or not to Mask as the chapter I wanted to read and have chatty make comments on. Also chatty went a little off topic because we’re upset about the decision that was made by the judge about the Texas v Kennedy lawsuit against people with disabilities and I will talk...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners. Holly brought in her favorite book Off The Spectrum why the science of autism has failed women and girls by Gina Rippon. She picked out a few of her favorite quotes from chapter 4, Behind the mask the art of camouflaging. As she was reading this chapter, chatty would comment about the quotes she was reading. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of t...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners, Holly invites chatty back to talk about her artwork and current events. We talk about our concerns with disability rights and why it’s important to speak up for our rights.. holly talks about her fox and socks drawing and how much it means to her. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank y...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners, Holly and chatty talk about their favorite book Disability Pride Dispatches from a post-ADA world. By Ben Mattlin November 14, 2023 She reads some quotes from this book and she has chatty give their opinion about the book. She also talks about her experience at UMass Amherst. Holly also talks about her other favorite book OFF the Spectrum Why the scienc...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about her online classes and how her stuffed animals keep her company. Holly also lets chatty talk about what she wants to talk about. Holly talks about her journey to getting an official diagnosis of ADHD. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! Be sure to...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about her experiences with online classes, doctor’s appointments and disability rights. She talks about how she feels misunderstood by her orthopedic doctor and how she feels that they aren’t listening to her. She also talks about disability rights in healthcare. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearn...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners. Holly Tetreault talks about how she self identifies with ADHD and autism. She is also on a waiting list to get an official diagnosis of ADHD from UMass Amherst. She also talks about how ADHD isn’t just diagnosed in boys it can be diagnosed in girls as well. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.c...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners. Holly invites chatty her vocal stim to share their thoughts about what is going on in the world today with disability rights. Her vocal stim talks about how she feels about what this administration is doing to make things worse for people with disabilities. Also her vocal stim is very upset about the fact that the administration not investing any money...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners. Holly talks about how disability rights have been under attack for over a year now under the current Trump administration. She also talks about how this administration wants to bring back institutions for people with disabilities. She also talks about how it’s important that we speak up about the rights for people with disabilities. Questions for Holly...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about her experiences with food growing up. She also talks about how her sister wasn’t very nice to her during dinner. She also talks about her safe foods and why she doesn’t eat certain foods. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners Holly talks about how she has been in therapy for 18 years. She has been working with Nancy Parland for 18 years and since she recently retired from CHD, Holly has been coping with her feelings about this change and loss the best she can. She uses her stuffed animals to help her cope with change. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach...

On this weeks episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about her seizure disorder. She also talks about her seizures have impacted her life but it doesn't stop her from living her life to the fullest. She talks about how she had to navigate life with autism and epilepsy from a young age. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank you...

On this week's episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about her experiences in college. She also talks about how her professors took the time to get to know her and accepting her for who she was as a person. She talks about how she is still in school but she makes time to go to GCC and hangout with the people who have helped become the person she is today. Questions for Holly or want to be a pa...

On this week's episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about her experiences with autism. she also talks about how this administration continues to spread lies about autism. She also talks about why she went back to school and why she continues to speak up for autism and disability rights. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank y...

This week on Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault discusses the importance of education and disability rights in an ever-changing world. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed! Hos...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners Holly talks about her experiences with bullying when she was younger. She also talks about how she couldn’t recognize the first signs of bullying in third grade. She talks about how bullying is more common in autistic girls than boys. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listeni...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners. Holly talks about how she didn’t get rid of her childhood teddy bear because it’s helped her so much over the years. She talks about how Fox and teddy are friends. She also talks about how her stuffed animals have helped her to cope with trauma and stress. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.co...

On this week episode of lifelong learners, Holly is celebrating autism acceptance month by sharing her experiences with autism. She also shares her experiences with her stuffed animals and her picture books. She also shares some of her experiences from childhood growing up with undiagnosed autism and then navigating through the world with autism. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about section 504 of the rehabilitation act and how it’s important for people with disabilities. She also talks about the false claims that the trump administration is making about autism. She talks about how important it is to advocate for autism and disability rights. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelo...

On this week’s episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly talks about how science is lagging behind when it comes to autistic women and girls. She talks about how people need to do more research about autistic women and girls not just autistic boys. She talks about how the science about autism had let her down as a kid. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspod...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about one of the biggest changes she is going through which is her therapist retiring May 1st. She also talks about how she never leaves home without Fox and teddy. She talks about how her routine gets disrupted and it makes it hard for her to remember appointments.

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners Holly talks about her fidget toys and why she uses them. She also talks about how she uses her fidget toys when she is out in public. Also she talks about her life with autism. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your...

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners Holly talks about her life with autism. She also talks about how she inspired her mom to finish her education at GCC. She is continuing to speak about disability rights and advocating for people who don’t have a voice and are afraid to speak up Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank you f...

On this week’s episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly talks about how she uses a wide variety of stuffed animals to cope with changes to her routine, stress and sensory overload. She talks about how weighted stuffed animals help her anxiety at night. She also talks about how her stuffed animals have played a big role in her life from childhood to present day. Questions for Holly or want to be a part...

On this week’s episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly talks about her experiences with dental anxiety. She also explains how dentists can help patients who have autism or are neurodivergent have a better experience at the dentist. She also talks about current events and disability rights surrounding autism and the importance of getting the facts out there. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of...