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De-pathologizing Series EP 2 – Exploring the "Deep Why" of Control - with Barry and Dave
Episode 94
In his first description of autism, Leo Kanner noted that “insistence on preservation of sameness” was a distinguishing characteristic of autistic in…
2 years, 8 months ago
Anxiety, Phobias, and the Therapeutic Use of Humor - with Dr. Karen Levine
Episode 93
Autistic and other neurodivergent people of all ages are vulnerable to many factors, both internal and external, that may lead to anxiety and phobias…
2 years, 8 months ago
De-pathologizing Series EP 1 – The Many Meanings of NO - with Barry and Dave
Episode 92
One of the most challenging behavioral patterns observed in neurodivergent individuals with developmental challenges (and, in fact, all children!), i…
2 years, 9 months ago
Autistic Doctors International, with Dr. Mary Doherty.
Episode 91
Dr. Mary Doherty founded Autistic Doctors international to unify autistic voices who work in medical and health care to “have a seat at the table” i…
2 years, 9 months ago
Low-demand Parenting: with Amanda Diekman
Episode 90
Amanda Diekman discusses and provides examples of the approach she refers to as “Low Demand Parenting” and presents this approach in contrast to adv…
2 years, 10 months ago
Aging and Autism: with Christine Jenkins, Autistic Advocate
Episode 89
It is widely recognized, but unfortunately, that most attention is paid to understanding and supporting autistic individuals in their childhood years…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Predictive Mind, Neuroharmony and the H.A.P.P.Y Program, with Dr. Peter Vermeulen
Episode 88
Dr. Peter Vermeulen, a Belgian Psychologist, is an important international voice in his constructive criticism of popular views on understanding the…
2 years, 11 months ago
Gratitude and the autistic experience, with Elaine Hall
Episode 87
The experience of autism creates complex relationships for many in a shared community, that can result in misunderstandings and even anger directed t…
2 years, 11 months ago
A Conversation with Elizabeth Bonker, a University Valedictorian and a Dedicated Advocate for Non-speakers
Episode 86
An understanding of the experiences of non-speakers, or those with minimal speech, is an essential part of the neurodiversity movement. With the appr…
2 years, 11 months ago
Talking Surf Therapy with Chris Antao, Founder of Gnome Surf Therapy
Episode 85
Chris Antao is the lead Surf Therapist, Trainer and EMT at his non-profit, Gnome Surf Therapy. He has grown Gnome Surf into the fastest growing Sur…
3 years ago