Podcasts about neuroclastic

Lori Crowley, M.A., LMFT, LPCC is a therapist and coach who works with neurodivergent families and couples.  During this episode she shares some of her lived experiences and her expertise as well as the importance of taking a somatic approach to psychotherapy. We discuss so many important issues for neurodiverse couples to understand and addresss including:​How to integrate sensory differences.​Dealing with sensory overwhelm.​Neurons that fire together wire together.​Sensory resourcing.​Understanding all of our senses including vestibular, neuroception, and interoception.​Understanding being sensory seeking, sensory avoidant, neutral or a combination.​Brain story on Neuroclastic website​Logicalizing or invalidating emotions.​“Toward” energy and “Away” Energy.​Rewiring your neural pathways.​Double empathy problem.​Changing the frame in which we are holding our experiences.​Opposites can “complete” each other.​Is it a “can't” or a “won't”?​Overwhelm, lack of agency/choice and sense of imminent demise can lead to trauma.​How do I repair?  1) Create safety in the environment: Person you are interacting with needs to be seen.  Look at them through a sensory lens: 2) They need to be heard.  Hold what comes at you; 3) Teding-people want to feel respected. This can help the other person's energy relax.  Remember not to say “but”, however you can say “and”.​Unpacking some of the sensory issues in play that led to Mona moving forward on a divorce.​Understanding if it's overwhelm or lack of care?​Understand that repair may not be possible, however forgiveness can be very healing.You can contact Lori for therapy here or for coaching here.If you missed the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference you can still buy "lifetime access" to the 31 sessions and the 4 recorded Q&A sessions. To buy access to the conference sessions or to learn more about the presentation topics, presenters and the bonuses you will receive click here.You can click here also learn more about the other resources Mona offers or at the links below: Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards or WorkbookNewsletter | Instagram | Website | YouTube

In episode sixty-one, Alex and Karly introduce the pod to Lauren Melissa! Lauren Melissa Ellzey (she/her), known across social media as @Autienelle, is an autistic self-advocate, author, educator, and activist. Her young adult novels, Boy at the Window, Gimmicks and Glamour, and StreamLine, emphasize the importance of belonging for queer, neurodivergent youth of color. Her work has crossed paths with NeuroClastic, New York University, Reframing Autism, Cripple Media, AbleZine, Think Inclusive, the United Nations, and more. She holds an MS in Library and Information Science and resides in New York City. Lauren Melissa joins us to talk about her book Streamline, her autistic lens and the importance of special interests. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Dr. Sarathy interviews Sofi Ghassaei, a remarkable and accomplished 20-year-old Autistic Poet and Playwright.  Sofi has made significant strides in the world of literature and theater despite the slower process of spelling her thoughts to communicate.  Her work has been featured in various publications such as the 2023 poetry anthology "Di lo que quieres decir," Teen Creative magazine, and Neuroclastic.  Sofi takes us through her journey of being the first non-speaking Autistic Playwright (that I know of).  The most remarkable part of Sofi's journey in my eyes is how she took a “dare from her anxiety monster” to do this most daunting of work. Enjoy! You can find Sofi's Play [it is her First Year Play- Anniversary!!] at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/bkZB8xwm4dU?si=WMV7g2uWiYNuAHf3  

Diagnostiqué autiste il y a un peu moins de trois ans, je vous parle de ce que c'est, de ce que ça dit de moi, et de ce que ça apporte à mon travail, tout en essayant aussi de passer de mon cas aux cas plus généraux. Et je vous explique pourquoi il serait une très, très, très mauvaise idée de vouloir nous guérir. Au sommaire : IntroductionL'autisme : essai de définitionL'épopée de mon diagnosticMa vie d'autisteSans mon autisme, vous ne me connaitriez pasGuérir l'autisme ou guérir la société ? Un podcast écrit et présenté par Histony, réalisé par Loma, le tout sous licence CC-BY-SA. Quelques références sur l'autisme : L'excellent podcast "TroubleS dans le Spectre" : https://centre-ressource-rehabilitati... La non moins excellente brochure "T'as pas l'air autiste" : https://centre-ressource-rehabilitati... Neuroclastic, magazine en ligne par et pour les autistes, avec notamment des contributions de "non-speakers" : https://neuroclastic.com/ Neurotribus, livre de Steve Silberman (Quanto, 2020), un ouvrage très important Le Syndrome d'Asperger : Guide complet, livre de Tony Attwood (De Boeck Sup, 2010), un peu daté, mais très important dans mon parcours La Différence invisible, BD de Julie Dachez et Mademoiselle Caroline (Delcourt, 2016) Dans ta bulle !, toujours de Julie Dachez (Marabout, 2018) Et surtout, l'excellent "Manuel de l'autiste" publié récemment chez Eyrolles (http://www.manuel-autisme.com/) Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter mensuelle pour suivre notre activité sans dépendre des algorithmes des réseaux sociaux !https://venividisensivvs.wordpress.co.

Due to technical difficulties, I am unable to release a new episode. It's been a week, ya'll! But I thought I'd take this opportunity to re-release arguably the most important episode I've ever recorded. Every episode is important but, in this case, we have the chance to make a huge difference. To this day, the Judge Rotenberg Center is still using electric shock therapy on 53 autistic and/or disabled human beings. I covered the history of the Judge Rotenberg Center from it's beginning to current day in a seven-part mini-series (episodes 27-34 -originally released 8/5/21). You can binge them or listen to this episode as a stand-alone. This is my interview with the incredible Jen Msumba. Everyone should hear and know her story. Jennifer Msumba:  https://www.jennifermsumba.com/ Employee X, Lemonade, and a survivor. Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton, Massachusetts is a day and residential school treating children from as young as five, all the way through adulthood with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric issues and those on the autism spectrum since 1971.  JRC has been surrounded in controversy with allegations of abuse since it was founded by Matthew Israel.  Something that experts and the United Nations deem as torture. Something the FDA banned but is still being used as a treatment today, the Graduated Electronic Decelerator.  Take Action at Neuroclastic: https://neuroclastic.com/justice/ban-electroshock-therapy/ Living Archive on the Judge Rotenberg Center's Abuses: https://autistichoya.net/judge-rotenberg-center/ The Bearded Behaviorist: https://www.facebook.com/BeardedBehaviorist/ Hops & Hooves: https://www.facebook.com/hopsandhoovespodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jude Afolake Olubodun wears many hats, and each one speaks to his unwavering commitment to enhancing our understanding of autism and its multifaceted dimensions. As the Chief Decolonizing Officer of the renowned autistic-led non-profit organization, NeuroClastic, Jude spearheads efforts to challenge conventional narratives and create a more inclusive, empathetic, and informed society. Through his work, he strives to dismantle barriers and biases, paving the way for a more authentic representation of neurodivergent voices. Beyond his pivotal role at NeuroClastic, Jude serves as a coach at Autism Personal Coach, where he leverages his extensive knowledge to empower individuals on the autism spectrum to navigate the complexities of life with confidence and self-assuredness. His dedication to fostering independence and self-advocacy shines through in his coaching approach, making a profound impact on the lives of those he works with. But that's not all – Jude's influence extends further as a distinguished speaker and service provider with Mindful Behavior LLC. His insights and expertise contribute to the creation of supportive environments that prioritize neurodiversity and promote holistic well-being. Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning QABA: 1.5 General Contact: jude.olubodun@neuroclastic.org https://mindfulbehaviorllc.org/directory/jude-afolake-olubodun/ https://www.instagram.com/theemidnightgospel/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-afolake-olubodun-%C3%A2%C3%BB-0530abaa/ Links: Mindful Behavior LLC https://mindfulbehaviorllc.org/ Neuroclastic https://neuroclastic.com/ The Shaping of Black America by Lerone Bennett https://www.amazon.ca/Shaping-Black-America-Lerone-Bennett/dp/0140175687 Dr. Sharon Meglathery https://www.sharonmeglatherymd.com/ Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-54/

This is our 4th episode of Prep for An Affirming School Year, where we're talking to school-based professionals about how they implement affirming practices in their setting and spread the word on their campus and in their districts. In this episode, SLPA Clarissa Behrens speaks about the opportunities she's had to share new ideas with supervisors and others on her team, and how she makes neurodiversity approachable to others in her school. Note: at about 10:15 Clarissa mentions "whole body listening". She would like to clarify that she's referring to "old" whole body listening, which has been revised by Elizabeth Sautter to be much more affirming. Clarissa's recommended resources: -PODCAST: Two Sides of the Spectrum podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-sides-of-the-spectrum/id1514489746 - Learn Play Thrive - (trainings) https://learnplaythrive.com/trainings/-Rachel Dorsey Autistic SLP https://dorseyslp.com/ -Autism Level Uphttps://www.autismlevelup.com/ -Neuroclastic https://neuroclastic.com/-Play spark https://play-spark.com/educational-handouts-Neurodiversity Strengths Checklist file:///Users/cbehrens/Downloads/Neurodiversity%20Strengths%20Checklist.pdf-Autistic Self advocacy Network (ASAN) https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Follow Clarissa on Instagram! Follow Emily on Instagram! Logo by Ed Magdaleno

EPISODE 83 -  A Discussion with Terra Vance: Autistic Social Activist and Founder of NeuroClastic  Terra Vance discusses her work in developing NeuroClastic, the social justice on-line community that brings awareness and action to many social justice issues faced by neurodivergent and marginalized individuals. In this episode, she shares her background leading to her focus on social justice issues, and her current efforts to support individuals who too often have few resources to experience and obtain equitable support and justice. Visit the Episode's Website for more info. 

Recognizing autism in girls can be tricky. Experience in offices and schools tells us that young girls with an autism diagnosis may present with a different profile than boys with an autism diagnosis. This week Dr. Laura invites Marcia Eckerd for a conversation on what confuses parents & clinicians about what autism may look like in girls, and how related behaviors are often misunderstood. This episode highlights the harm that can be done when girls do not get the support and understanding that they need.Marcia diagnoses and helps autistic individuals with self acceptance as neurodivergent, as well as help them navigate achieving their goals. She has worked with autistic individuals as a licensed psychologist for 30 years. In Marcia's therapy, evaluations, writing, speaking and advocacy I seek to improve the understanding, inclusion and respect for those who are autistic. She was appointed to the CT ASD Advisory Council and serves on the Clinical Advisory Group of the Asperger's Autism Network (AANE.org), a nationally recognized resource for autism services and education. She is also on the Board of Directors of NeuroClastic.org, an autistic nonprofit that provides education, opportunities, and resources for autistic individuals.What You Will Learn:Autism in girls and boys looks different1 in 44 kids are autistic, according to the CDCWhat is helpful and not helpful about having a label of autismWhy the idea of ableism can be harmfulWhat to look for if you think your daughter may have an autism diagnosisResources:https://www.marciaeckerd.comPsychology Today: Are we giving autistic children PTSD in schoolhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyday-neurodiversity/202108/are-we-giving-autistic-children-ptsd-school?ampJournal of National Register of Psychology: Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1) In Adults Detection and Diagnosis Of Autism In Females

How do you get an education when you cannot speak, and the school system does not understand your abilities or support your needs? This was the experience of Ben Breaux, a 22-year-old nonspeaking autistic man with epilepsy who uses a letterboard and a text-to-speech app on his iPad to communicate.  Ben is an aspiring journalist who feels it is very important that non-, minimal- and unreliably speaking autistic people have equal rights, opportunities, and voices in society. He writes and advocates on these topics and more on his public Facebook Page, for numerous autism advocacy groups worldwide, and on advocacy boards and committees in his home state of Virginia and nationally.  During this episode, Ben discusses: What life was like before he learned how to communicate using a letterboard The struggles he faced to earn his education The advocacy work he does for nonspeaking autistic people with two nonprofit organizations, NeuroClastic and CommunicationFIRST    What inspired him to start sharing his writing online   His advice for parents of nonspeaking children, and for nonspeaking people themselves Read Ben's writing on his Facebook page, Instagram and on the Neuroclastic website, and follow Ben on TikTok. Watch the video of this interview on YouTube! Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes! Support this podcast at BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds and get a shout-out on a future episode! Read the episode transcript. *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*

In this episode, London and Karen interview Katja Piscitelli, founder of Total Spectrum Therapy and BohoSpeechie on social media, to discuss neurodiversity-affirming practice. Katja discusses what it means to be neurodivergent, how one can strive to become a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, how to create goals that are appropriate for the neurodivergent community, resources for clinicians, and more.  Show Notes: Resources Discussed Bohospeechie on Instagram and Tiktok  Therapist Neurodiversity Collective  NeuroClastic  Rachel Dorsey

A 911 call, a double murder, and a horrific excuse. In 2010, 30-year-old Saiqa Akhter made placed a  911 call from her apartment in Irving, Texas. What she revealed to the 911 operator was completely incomprehensible. Was justice ever served? NeuroClastic: https://neuroclastic.com/ NeuroClastic on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NeuroClastic NeuroClastic on Instagram: https://instagram.com/neuroclastic?igshid=ODBkMDk1MTU= Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/  Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram: www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast Update Description

Are you familiar with neurodiversity-affirming teaching methods? Every day, I see so many questions from other SLPs on this topic, so today on SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Katja Piscitelli to talk about these methods so that you can get all of your questions answered and start the year off confident with autistic students on your caseload. Katja Piscitelli is a speech therapist, dog mom, and Disney lover. She supports autistic students and their families through neurodiversity-affirming, child-led therapy. She also specializes in supporting gestalt language development (echolalia). Katja believes in listening to the communities we serve to guide our practice, and she loves sharing what she learns from the Autistic community and her experiences with students with all of you!There is a shift happening in the way we teach autistic students in speech therapy. Instead of teaching them to be more like us, we are learning to teach them differently in a way that affirms who they are and how their brains work. Katja has a wealth of knowledge and tips to share on this topic. Tune in to learn more about why listening to autistic voices is so important, tips for teaching self-advocacy and perspective taking, the top tips and tools for working with autistic students, and so much more. Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/134Resources Mentioned: Visit Katja's website: https://www.totalspectrumtherapy.org/Follow Katja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bohospeechie/Follow Katja on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Boho-Speechie/100064823717157/Check out Katja's Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Boho-SpeechieVisit the NeuroClastic website: https://neuroclastic.com/its-a-spectrum-doesnt-mean-what-you-think/Join the NeuroClastic Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAspergian/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/Take advantage of this podcast exclusive deal for SLP Elevate - speechtimefun.com/podcastelevate

In this episode, we talk with Terra Vance, the founder of Neuroclastic.com. We talk about the problem with all behavior being one of communication, mirror neurons, how autistics are always in the present, autistics as whistleblowers, and being in the flow all the time.

Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years experience. She serves on the CT Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council and the professional advisory boards of SmartKidsWithLD and NeuroClastic.com, a nonprofit providing creative educational resources on autism. She has a regular blog on Psychology Today, "Everyday Neurodiversity" as well as writing professional articles and articles for multiple websites and magazines, such as Autism Parenting Magazine and Thinking Person's Guide to Autism. She's spoken extensively for national and international autism conferences for educators, clinical professionals and parents. A former Director of Clinical Programs at the New Learning Therapy Center, she helped establish the Norwalk Hospital-Yale collaboration Pediatric Development and Therapy Center. She continues to be on the Associate Medical Staff at Norwalk Hospital. Marcia is also a contributor for Autism Parenting Magazine. Marcia trained extensively in multiple models of therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, neuropsychological evaluations, and mind-body medicine for children and adults.  Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Marcia Eckerd, PhD. about the evolving understanding of autism in girls and how it is so often undiagnosed. Here is what to expect on this week's show: So much that we thought we knew about autism is not correct, especially in girls Masking and camouflaging help to make girls appear social to the average observer Girls can often not pick up on social cues, especially relating to sex and relationships Links Mentioned: https://researchautism.org/sex-ed-guide/  https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/ Marcia's Blog https://www.marciaeckerd.com/new-page  Download Marcia's Resource PDF Connect with Marcia: https://www.marciaeckerd.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/docmarcia LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meckerd09/ Top 12 Tips To Help Your Complex Kids Got complex kids? Yeah, so do we. Parenting a complex kid can be frustrating, overwhelming, and isolating. It can also be incredibly rewarding -- with the right help and guidance! This FREE insider's guide from the experts at ImpactParents includes our top 12 tips to help you create a calm, peaceful home and guide your kids to become more independent every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lou interviews Katrina and Kat from the Bridges Learning System.  On the same journey as Lou, moving away from behaviourism and towards neurodiversity affirming practices, these two clever women have created a wonderful curriculum for neurodivergent children.  The "Insight Sprites" take children through an affirming process where they discover neurodiversity and through interactions with the characters, learn to accept and embrace difference.  The curriculum has been developed with input and guidance from neurodivergent adults and can be accessed easily online, available to teachers, families and therapists.  The discussion moves from an overview of the curriculum, unpacking behaviour and even touching on the intersection of neurodivergence and the criminal justice system.  Finally Kat shares an extensive list of mentors and resources listed below and on the Square Peg Round Whole website.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW!Please join the Square Peg Round Whole podcast Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/536225331089755Please like the Facebook PUBLIC page: https://www.facebook.com/Square-Peg-Round-Whole-Public-PAGE-108284341497676Patreon membership:  Patreon members receive early release of episodes and assistance with advocacy efforts.  If you would like to support me to pay for this podcast production and help me realise my dream to work more in this field, please feel free to become a patreon member:  https://www.patreon.com/squarepegroundwholeInstagram: @squarepegroundwholepodcastTwitter: @PegWholeWebsite: www.squarepegroundwhole.com.auResources discussed during this episode:1. Bridges Learning System website: https://bridgeslearningsystem.com/2. Terra Vance and Neuroclastic website: https://neuroclastic.com/Parts 1 and 2 of the Weaver and Concluder series https://neuroclastic.com/weavers-and-concluders-two-communication-styles-no-one-knows-exist/The Identity Theory of Autism https://neuroclastic.com/the-identity-theory-of-autism-how-autistic-identity-is-experienced-differently/Very Grand Emotions https://neuroclastic.com/?s=very+grand+emotions3. Social Media accounts:Fidgets and Fries https://www.facebook.com/fidgetsandfriesFree Matthew Rushin https://www.facebook.com/FreeMatthewRushin4. Activist and Author:Mia Mingus blog Leaving Evidence https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/medical-industrial-complex-visual/5. Sources of Aggression checklist from We are like your Childhttp://wearelikeyourchild.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-checklist-for-identifying-sources-of.html6. OTs for Neurodiversityhttps://www.facebook.com/neurodiversity.ot7. Learn Play Thrive https://learnplaythrive.com/8. Rachel Dorsey website https://dorseyslp.com/Rachel Dorsey Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/dorseyslp

(47 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Terra Vance. Terra is an industrial and organizational psychology consultant and founder and CEO of NeuroClastic, Inc. Her passions are in the intersections of social justice, equity, literature, Truth, and science. Neuroclastic is a collective of Autistic people responsive to the evolving needs and trajectory of the Autistic community. For more about Neuroclastic: https://neuroclastic.com/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

Trigger Warning: please be advised there is detailed discussion about assault and abuse of minors.  What does a parent do when they feel like their child is in danger and is looking for help? They jump on the internet and start clicking. What they might find is a bunch of info about places all over the country they  can send their kid to for rehabilitation and family unification. Sounds great, right? What they might not know, though, is that these places are unlicensed, unregulated, off the oversight grid and very often abusive.  In fact, influencer Paris Hilton went before the Utah state congress last year to share her traumatic experience at The Provo Canyon School. She and other survivors, including our guest, have continued the campaign for reform of “The Troubled Teen Industry” at the federal level. Ali's guest Caroline Cole is the host of Trapped in Treatment, executive produced by Paris Hilton, and shares her own experience at one of these facilities as well as where the fight for regulation is now, including The Accountability for Congregate Care Act. If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes) Links of interest: Trapped in Treatment Podcast: https://trappedintreatment.com/ Unsilenced (Non-Profit): https://www.unsilenced.org/ Breaking Code Silence (Non-Profit): https://www.breakingcodesilence.org/ NeuroClastic (Autism collective): https://neuroclastic.com/ In the news: KUER - Hard to Shut Facilities Down (3/22/22): https://www.kuer.org/health-science-environment/2022-03-22/even-after-serious-allegations-heres-why-shutting-down-a-teen-treatment-facility-in-utah-is-no-easy-task KUER - Paris Hilton Goes to Washington (10/20/21): https://www.kuer.org/politics-government/2021-10-20/paris-hilton-and-activists-brought-change-to-utahs-troubled-teen-industry-now-they-are-pushing-for-a-new-federal-law KSL - Utah State Bill 127 Signed (04/06/21): https://ksltv.com/459317/paris-hilton-on-hand-for-signing-of-bill-regarding-youth-care-centers/ Salt Lake Tribune - The Troubled Teen Industry (08/30/20): https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/08/30/inside-utahs-troubled/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today defense attorney, Miriam Airington-Fisher and, polygraph expert, Ken Mikionis talk all things polygraphs! How do they work? Why do we use them? Ken is a retired FBI agent, who entered the private sector to help criminal defense attorneys in their pursuit of justice! Today Ken explains why some polygraphs are far more useful than others, and how they can be used as an accessory to justice. We know you're going to learn a lot, maybe bust some myths you've been holding as fact. New to Accessory to Justice? Please, stick around and explore our other topics such as the wrongful conviction story of a man named Mario Eubanks, and the concerns of our Autistic community members regarding schools and law enforcement with Terra Vance and Kate Jones of Neuroclastic. Keep up with all things Airington Law on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, and Linked In--@AiringtonLaw All 3rd party tracks licensed through Audiio.com: Relax by Tiger Run, Frik by Rococo Disco, That's Why by Veter, and Labanero by Kaspian Kornelius

A conversation on systemic ableism. What if we told you the mainstream conception of the Autistic experience is not accurate? What if we told you that these misconceptions pose genuine material danger for our Autistic community members? Terra Vance and Kate Jones of NeuroClastic are here to lead the conversation surrounding law enforcement and Autism. Today we're discussing the School to Prison Pipeline, clearing the air on common Autistic behavior patterns, and conceptualizing a future that honors the differences of Autistic people. Get ready to take a critical lens to The Deficit Model, and celebrate the Autistic mind with this collaboration! Autistic liberation is the future. Are you listening? ### As promised, here's the rundown of the case of a man named Matthew Rushin, Matthew Rushin is a young Black man from Virginia Beach. Matthew is Autistic. In 2019, Matthew was in a car accident, that severely wounded others. Police swarmed Matthew and deemed him guilty of intentional harm. To them, it appeared that Matthew was attempting to take his own life with no regard for others. This was not the case. In reality, Matthew experienced an autistic meltdown, emerging research likens these meltdowns to that of a seizure, rather than a Non-Autistic bout of distress. As you may imagine, a serious car accident is not a safe place, neurologically, for an Autistic individual. Like in many cases, Matthew was offered a plea deal, i.e."Plead guilty, and we'll have mercy on you." The negotiation tactics involved rely heavily on, what some may call, "reading between the lines"-- something that is not apart of the Autistic experience. His loved ones believe he was intentionally mislead for the sake of winning a conviction. Matthew just wanted to return home to his mother and sisters, so he accepted the deal. Matthew was sentenced to 50 years, 40 years suspended, 10 to serve. In November of 2020, Governor Northam granted Matthew Rushin a condition pardon. Matthew returned home with the help of his post conviction attorney Miriam-Airington Fisher, with the guidance of Terra Vance, and Sen. McClellan's push for SB 1315 (now a law decriminalizing Autistic behavior). Matthew deserves an absolute pardon and his support network have not stopped trying to get him the justice he deserves. Learn more under the #JusticeforMatthewRushin and AiringtonLaw.com ### All third part tracks licensed through Audiio: Sober by VIBES, Excavate by Marshall Usinger, Grounded by Jameson Nathan Jones, You Said it, I Said it, We all Said it by Charlie Schafer, Stay Awhile by The Spacies

Discover what's possible when communication breaks down both ways.  Our guests this week are Terra Vance and Kate Jones. Terra is the founder of NeuroClastic, an autistic-led non-profit organization that publishes articles by autistic writers and professionals advocating for autistic representation and human rights. Kate is an artist and visual designer at NeuroClastic.  In this conversation, we discuss: Being diagnosed later in life and growing up without proper support Anxiety and autistic burnout The medical model vs the social model of disability The consequences of masking The double empathy problem How to teach neurotypical children to interact with autistic peers Utilizing special interests Interdependence and collectivism Advice for allies  We also touch on the controversial topic of Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, which Terra and Kate strongly oppose. In previous episodes, you may have heard from Autistic guests who have reported positive experiences from receiving ABA therapy, as well as autistic behavior analysts currently practicing ABA.  As many self-advocates have repeatedly reminded us on this podcast, if you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism. As we intentionally share different, and even opposing views in this space, we encourage you to step outside the realm of right and wrong and engage with the wide range of nuanced perspectives coming from the autistic community on hard topics like this.  I invite you to listen to this episode from a place of openness and curiosity. If you hear something that triggers an immediate thought of, “No, that's not true!”, I encourage you to pause, and instead ask yourself, “Could this be true?” I know how hard this can be, mainly because it has happened to me many times since we started this podcast... But how much can we really learn if we're not willing to lean into discomfort? What's possible lives in the realm of curiosity.  If you have any questions or comments, please join us in our online Global Autism Community, where very diverse opinions are continuously engaging in these types of conversations.  To learn more about Terra, Kate, and NeuroClastic, please visit neuroclastic.com.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

Advocates, analysts and alligators.A candid conversation with outspoken critics of the Judge Rotenberg Center. Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton, Massachusetts is a day and residential school treating children from as young as five, all the way through adulthood with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric issues and those on the autism spectrum since 1971. JRC has been surrounded in controversy with allegations of abuse since it was founded by Matthew Israel. Something that experts and  the United Nations deem as torture. Something the FDA banned but is still being used as a treatment today, the Graduated Electronic Decelerator.  *Photo drawn by former JRC student, Jennifer Msumba depicting an application of a GED “application”. Msumba was a resident at JRC from 2002-2009*Living Archive on the Judge Rotenberg Center's Abuses:  https://autistichoya.net/judge-rotenberg-center/Take Action at Neuroclastic: https://neuroclastic.com/justice/ban-electroshock-therapy/Hops and Hooves:https://m.facebook.com/hopsandhoovespodcast/Bearded Behaviorist: https://beardedbehaviorist.com/

Employee X, Lemonade, and a survivor.Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton, Massachusetts is a day and residential school treating children from as young as five, all the way through adulthood with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric issues and those on the autism spectrum since 1971. JRC has been surrounded in controversy with allegations of abuse since it was founded by Matthew Israel. Something that experts and  the United Nations deem as torture. Something the FDA banned but is still being used as a treatment today, the Graduated Electronic Decelerator.  *Photo drawn by former JRC student, Jennifer Msumba depicting an application of a GED “application”. Msumba was a resident at JRC from 2002-2009*Take Action at Neuroclastic: https://neuroclastic.com/justice/ban-electroshock-therapy/Living Archive on the Judge Rotenberg Center's Abuses:  https://autistichoya.net/judge-rotenberg-center/The Bearded Behaviorist:https://www.facebook.com/BeardedBehaviorist/Hops & Hooves:https://www.facebook.com/hopsandhoovespodcast/Jennifer Msumba:  https://www.jennifermsumba.com/The Petition:

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Erin Ekins, who is the author of Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum. Erin discusses coming out as bisexual, being diagnosed with autism, and the combination of societal hypersexualization of bisexuality with the infantilization of autistic people. She and Hannah talk about the potential vulnerability of being autistic and the potential for abusive platonic or romantic relationships. They chat about Torchwood and how fandoms and fanfic can be a great way to explore your sexuality. Finally, Erin tells Hannah about the term "queerplatonic", gives advice for people in relationships with or friends with autistic people, and talks about the current poor state of research into autism.CW: abusive relationships (12:00 - 17:29; 4 minutes 30 seconds) and suicide (30:46 -31:59, 1 minute and 13 seconds). These timestamps are without ads: you may or may not be served ads whilst listening to the episode which may change the time stamps. If you hear a section start and don’t want to listen, just skip ahead the length of the section to avoid it.✨MORE ABOUT ERIN EKINS✨I am a queer, autistic woman who writes and advocates on issues surrounding being queer and autistic. I also work on wider disability justice and various other social justice topics. I have written for The Independent, Huck Magazine, and Neuroclastic, and have featured on Channel 4, The Victoria Derbyshire Show and BBC Radio 5 Live.My first book, Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum was released by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2021. I run a YouTube channel called Queerly Autistic, and you can also find me on Twitter as @QueerlyAutistic- Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781787751712- Twitter: https://twitter.com/queerlyautistic- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOTz1cKoHxSieKCV_4p5UQ- Website: https://queerlyautistic.com/

TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW, GO TO INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CHANNEL OR VIEW DIRECTLY AT https://youtu.be/mBV73FRCVGIJeff sits down for a Conscious conversation with artist Ra Vashtar about the deep relationship between his life journey and his artistic perspective. He shares very candidly and compellingly about his process and evolution and how that has informed his craft and how his craft has brought about new insights and healing as well. To learn more about Ra and his work, visit  www.artsaflame.com ABOUT RA's UPCOMING SHOW AT LIGGETT STUDIO ON FEBRUARY 12TH "LIVING EPHEMERA": This will be a one-night event showcasing an art installation and gallery pieces created out of ephemeral materials such as newspaper, junk mail, receipts, packaging, etc. The focal point of the event will be an installation of multiple rows of wire with string wrapped around the wire and through holes punched in Polaroid photographs depicting themes of nature, time, and human experience. The gallery pieces will be artwork created from/on ephemeral materials that echo themes of mortality, time, and change. No photographs will be allowed of the artwork, and all artwork is to be destroyed immediately following the event. ABOUT RA AND HIS WORK Ra Vashtar is a mixed media artist with a focus on depicting monsters as a metaphor for the internal world. Vashtar's method often involves layers of ink, acrylic paint, watercolor, found objects, and resin. He draws imagery from dreams, mythology, and the belief in the esoteric practice of creating art. Vashtar cites Junji Ito, Guillermo Del Toro, Salvador Dali, and Japanese Gaming and Animation as influences in his work. As a queer, transgender, and autistic person, Vashtar's work explores themes of mental health, neurodiversity and identity. He finds meaning in seeking to show others they are not alone in their struggles, and in opening conversations about difficult topics. Vashtar was born and raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and has worked full time as an artist in the Tulsa area since 2017. Vashtar graduated from CG Spectrum with a certificate in advanced concept art in 2020. He works as a freelance illustrator and sells handmade adoptable monster figurines. Vashtar is a member of the Hot Topic Creator Program and a contributor for the neurodiversity blog NeuroClastic, making comics and illustrated articles about living with autism.

In our fourth episode, we talk with Christine Condo, who runs the blog This Great Ape, and writes for NeuroClastic. She is a late-diagnosed autistic woman living with chronic pain, and writes her blog as a way to process her experiences. Follow Christine: Websites: ThisGreatApe.com Twitter: @ThisGreatApe Topics of discussion: 0:24 Christine's diagnosis 1:45 Matt's diagnosis 2:45 Christine's early career 4:21 Autistic characteristics and school 5:34 Christine and school 6:31 Work experiences and limitation 7:45 Difficulties in school 9:17 Christine can't remember faces 10:07 Spiky skills profile 12:33 Alexithymia & visual skills 13:36 Autism obscured 15:47 Pathologizing conditions 16:34 Labels 17:19 High & low-functioning autism 18:57 Savant myth & stereotypes 20:42 Masking 22:03 Autistic burnout 24:03 Socially ostracized 25:55 Great Ape blog excerpt 27:44 Empathy 28:40 Alexithymia & empathy 29:35 Depression, anxiety, PTSD 30:14 Trusting people 32:46 Support from neurodiverse friends 33:09 Trust & manipulation 36:02 Honesty & masking 36:54 Introversion & extraversion 38:16 Neurodiversity movement 39:18 Women on the spectrum 42:30 American Disabilities Act 44:30 Autism & employment 47:10 Double empathy problem 49:44 Parents of autistic children 51:03 Autistics need social connection 52:10 Autistic extravert 53:15 Masking 53:37 Autism paradox 54:38 Accommodations 55:38 High & low-functioning dichotomy 56:58 Sensory sensitivity 58:34 Definitions of intelligence 1:00:06 Labels 1:01:02 Autism experts 1:03:57 Disability model: deficits 1:04:54 Communication and empathy 1:09:29 Direct communication on the job 1:11:38 Dispel stereotypes about autism 1:12:32 Great Ape Blog's name origins 1:14:47 The autism experience 1:16:51 Where to find Christine 1:18:36 Christine's Washington Post article