Today’s Autistic Moment: A Podcast for Autistic Adults by An Autistic Adult

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....

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...

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...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Holt Mills is a graduating senior at the Minnesota Independence College & Community. Holt will tell us about his chosen major, and what being educated at a college and community that accepts him as an Autistic has prepared him for the career and challenges of his life going forward. Holt will also share with us what graduation in May means fo...

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 wi...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Autistic women are emerging with vitality to add their voices to the Neurodiversity Movement. No where is this more clear than AutisticaPalooza , an upcoming 2 1/2-day conference for and by Autistic women with a speaker line up dominated by Autistic women. Nigel Rising, Esq., founded Autistic Women Emerging (AWE) , the event organizer, for the pu...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. To start off Women's History Month, we begin by taking a look at education for Autistic Women. Due to the misinformation about Autistic women, they are often at a terrible disadvantage when it comes to education. Karen Timm is an educator who will talk about education for Autistic women, and what is needed to advocate for their learning needs...

Go to todaysautsiticmoment.com for the transcripts. Precious Lesley joins Philip to explore the intricate intersectionality of race, gender, and socioeconomic status in the experience of Black Autistic Adults specifically within the realms of education and healthcare.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2daysautistic/support

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Join us for an insightful discussion with Jen White-Johnson, An ADHD Black, Boricua Mother of an Autistic child and Art Activist for Disability Culture & Justice. We'll explore the intersectionality of Neurodiversity and racial justice, addressing the presence of racism within the movement. Learn how to actively promote inclusivity and equ...

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 diver...

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...

Concluding Season 3 on a high note Philip will be joined by Angela (AJ) Locashio to explore the impactful contributions of Autistic Professionals supporting their communities. From authors to life coaches and mental health professionals, we’ll celebrate the diverse roles these individuals play. The conversation aims to encourage support for the work of Autistic Professionals fostering a sense of c...

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 emp...

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 a...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Each Autistic individual has their unique blend of what triggers or soothes them. Subjects that trigger the fight or flight response. Sensory needs such as loud music is your partner's soother, but it is your trigger. Watching the same TV show over and over again is your soother, but it is your partner's trigger. You are Autistic and ADHD...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. One aspect of being Autistic that has many pieces to it is food. Autistics can have sensory issues with food textures and digesting certain foods. There is also another sensory matter for Autistics that is interoception. Interoception is how the body communicates messages to the brain such as "I am hungry" "I am thirsty." &quot...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Dr. Nick Walker is the author of the book Neuroqueer Heresies: Notes on the Neurodiversity Paradigm, Autistic Empowerment, and Postnormal Possibilities . Dr. Walker coined the word Neuroqueer and applied the queer theory to the discussions about Neurodivergents. According to Dr. Walker, Neuroqueer is a verb that urges us to make the decision that...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Autistic Adults face more conflict than just about any group of people. Our challenges with verbal and nonverbal communication, finding our social support networks, and the stigmas imposed by our disabilities can burn us out. If the conflicts we have with others doesn’t weigh us down, our interior conflict with ourselves most certainly will. Autis...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. According to a study by Cassidy et al in 2018, 66% of newly diagnosed Autistic Adults experienced suicidal ideation. That is 17% higher than the general population. There are many reasons why Autistic Adults experience suicidal ideation. Lisa understands first-hand what being in a state of crisis is for Autistics. Lisa is an Autistic Adults and a...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. This is a special show for Autistics going through the transition into adulthood. You have gone through your years in school and being looked after by your parents and caregivers. There are some major changes that occur as you become an adult. Many programs that are in place to assist Autistics transition to adulthood are not adequate to meet thei...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. If you or someone you know has just been self-identified or diagnosed by a professional, this episode is especially for you. If you have been identified as Autistic for a long time and wondered about some things that happened right after, this show is for you too. Getting an Autism diagnosis changes your life. If you are late identified because yo...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. One experience most Autistics have had is emotional avalanches. You feel really happy one minute, then the next, something happens and your emotions avalanche and take all your happiness with them. Michelle will join me to talk about some great self-care tips for Autistics in those emotional avalanche moments. --- Support this podcast: https://pod...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Autistics have the right to have boundaries that keep us safe from abuse. Autistics are often told that we do not keep the boundaries of others, but we have neurotypicals violating our boundaries all the time. Matthew Lawrence is a life coach who works with Autistics to develop good boundaries. Join Matthew and I as we talk about the boundaries th...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. In a society where neurotypicals are “normal” and ableism is accepted on a conscious and sub-conscious level, a father is the masculine bread winner in the family who is a model of self-discipline and ingenuity. Daren Howard who is the Deputy Director at the Autism Society of Minnesota joins me to talk about what being an Autistic father means for...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. When most people hear the words successfully Autistic & Queer, they digress to what those words mean from a neurotypical, ableist and straight point of view of what success is. Dr. Devon Price who is the author of the books Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity and Laziness Does Not Exist will talk about what being succ...