Chelsea's second-born, Noey, contributes so much valuable insight in this episode introducing them. A recent graduate from Columbia College Chicago, Noey Budde is still very much trying to find their place in the world, but has a great start with an illustrious background in both the humanitarian and creative fields. Noey is an educated composer creating pieces for various forms of media, primarily podcasts (including this one!) and film. When not in their studio, they’re found working alongside the bright students of Chicago as a substitute teacher. One of their biggest dreams is to create media that comforts and reassures others on the spectrum and living with neurodiversity that they’re seen and heard.
Noey was diagnosed with autism and ADHD (Embrace Autism), which makes them an "AuDHDer," two decades ago as a three-year-old girl. Noey now identifies as nonbinary, prefers they/them pronouns, and is using their lived experience as a substitute teacher.
From Noey's perspective, learn
Chelsea uses these terms that might need explanation:
If it seems like Chelsea had a difficult time honing the content of this episode to keep it around 20 minutes, it's because she did! Luckily, Noey will be back for a June episode on Autism and Gender Identity. Want to see Noey and Chelsea in person? Check out their breakout session at the 36th Annual Wisconsin Autism Conference on Friday, April 4!
Podcast includes an introduction for episodes 6 and following at the beginning. Transition music, "Taking a Vocation", by Noey Budde.
Closing narration for episodes 6 and following.
