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Spectrumly SpeakingAutistic Pride, with Zoe Darazsdi | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 161In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Zoe Darazsdi. Zoe is a therapist, researcher, and autistic self-advocate who specializes in empowering teens and adults with ADHD, autism, trauma disorders, and other neurodivergence. Her private practice, Counseling Services of Zoe Darazsdi, centers a neurodiversity framework that depathologizes neurodivergent brains and decolonizes the counseling process. For more about Zoe’s work: https://www.zoedarazsdi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zoedarazsdicounseling/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/autistic-pride-with-zoe-darazsdi-spectrumly-speaking-ep-161/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by...
2024-10-0134 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 160 - Self-Acceptance for Autistic Women, with Zhara AstraIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, film / television writer and producer, and professor at Arizona State University Zhara Astra. Zhara Astra is a film and television writer, producer, as well as a professor where she developed the first university course in the world on understanding neurodivergent women at Arizona State University. After discovering in adulthood that she was on the spectrum, Zhara set out on a mission to change the way women are viewed, treated, and diagnosed in the medical world (and how they’re depicted in film and tv) while also aiming to...
2024-08-2832 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 159 - Disability Pride Month | Spectrumly SpeakingIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss Disability Pride Month, share life updates, and talk about the importance of simple joys. A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/disability-pride-month-spectrumly-speaking-ep-159/ ----------------- 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 v...
2024-07-2418 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 158 - Autism & Mental Health, with Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCCIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Mental Health Counselor and ASD Specialist Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC. Cheryl is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist who specializes in working with teens and adults on the autism spectrum and their loved ones. She is also a clinical consultant for FAU CARD, and thePresident of the Board of Directors of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Palm Beach County. For more about Cheryl’s practice: https://www.cherylcheckers.com/ For more about NAMI PBC: https://namipbc.org/ Fo...
2024-05-2736 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 157 - Personal Safety on the Autism Spectrum, with Robyn StewardIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate, author, speaker, and musician Robyn Steward. Robyn is autistic and has been delivering fun, informative, and practical training to professionals, parents, and support groups for over 15 years. She has written 3 books: The Independent Woman’s Handbook for Super Safe Living on the Autistic Spectrum, The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods and The Autism Friendly Guide to Self Employment. Robyn is the co-host of BBC Sound’s 1800 Seconds on Autism podcast. She is also a musician and multi-media artist who has performed around the world. For more abou...
2024-05-0639 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 156 - British Comedy & Neurodiversity, with Ashley StorrieIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Scottish autism self-advocate, comedian, writer, and actor Ashley Storrie. Ashley is the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the new show Dinosaur, which debuts this month (April 2024) in the US on Hulu, and on BBC One and BBC3 in the UK. Ashley can also be heard hosting her BBC Radio Scotland show live every Friday night, and co-hosting the new Midsomer Murders Podcast. Read more about Dinosaur on the BBC here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001ybcl and on Hulu here: https://www.hulu.com/series/dinosaur-f75...
2024-04-2319 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 155 - Women’s History MonthIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts, inspired by Women’s History Month, share a few women that have made a big impact on the autism community. A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/womens-history-month-spectrumly-speaking-ep-155/ ----------------- 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 som...
2024-03-2517 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 154 - The ASD Band, with Rawan TuffahaIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, singer, and songwriter Rawan Tuffaha. Rawan is the lead singer of ASD Band, which is made up of four talented musicians on the autism spectrum. Her and the band are also the stars of an up-and-coming documentary, ASD Band: The Movie - which depicts the band as they collaborate to develop and record their first EP. They were also featured on the hit TV show Canada’s Got Talent. You can check out their work on Spotify, Apple Music or anywhere else you get your music. For mo...
2024-03-1123 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 153 - Embracing Autistic Joy, with Dr. Angela LauriaIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, podcaster, and writer Dr. Angela Lauria. Dr. Angela Lauria is a late-diagnosed Autistic who has drawn on her life-long special interest in non-fiction to help almost 2,000 entrepreneurs write, publish, and promote their books through her company Difference Press. She is the creator and co-host of The Autistic Culture Podcast which advocates for viewing autism as a cultural difference to be embraced and not a disorder to be fixed. Angela is also an author herself with 8 books, including a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. She has...
2024-02-2027 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 152 - Autism in 2024In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on 2023, and what they hope 2024 has in store. Happy New Year from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains! A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-in-2024-spectrumly-speaking-ep-152/ ----------------- 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, a...
2024-01-0112 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 151 - Promoting YourselfIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the challenges of self-promotion. A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/promoting-yourself-spectrumly-speaking-ep-151/ ----------------- 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 m...
2023-12-2217 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 150 - Enforcing BoundariesIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the importance of boundaries and ways to enforce them. A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/enforcing-boundaries-spectrumly-speaking-ep-150/ ----------------- 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. F...
2023-11-2725 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 149 - Inclusion for Neurodivergent Kids, with Jen MaliaIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate and writer Jen Malia. An autistic mom of three autistic kids, Jen is the author of The Infinity Rainbow Club series and Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism. She is Professor of English and Creative Writing Coordinator at Norfolk State University. She has written for or appeared on the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR, Parents, Glamour, Woman's Day, and others. She has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Southern California and is pursuing an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at the Ver...
2023-10-0425 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 148 - Autism & Entrepreneurship, with Nicole IgarashiIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, writer, and entrepreneur Nicole Igarashi, aka The Autistic Burnout. Nicole is a neurodivergent peer support specialist with a late diagnosis of autism. She uses lived experience and expertise to empower and support others on the spectrum. She is an advocate for neurodiversity and social justice, writing critically and creatively about issues that affect the autistic community. Fore more about Nicole’s work : www.nerdynicole.com facebook.com/theautisticburnout instagram.com/theautisticburnout medium.com/@theautisticburnout A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/au...
2023-09-1244 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 147 - Tackling Autistic Underemployment, with Louise StoneLouise Stone is Head of Recruitment and Community Partnerships for auticon US. Since joining auticon in 2020, she has been at the helm of its autism-friendly recruitment process, leading to the launch of multiple new business markets, the development of a “ready to work” community, and massive growth for the company. Louise is passionate about getting to know each candidate and matching them to client projects, taking into account both technical skill and workplace accommodation needs. Fore more about auticon US: https://auticon.com/us/ Fore more about auticon international: https://auticon.com/ For more about Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/s...
2023-08-0833 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 146 - Sharing Neurodiverse Journeys, with Bea MoiseIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with ADHD self-advocate, autism parent, author, and Board Certified Cognitive Specialist Bea Moise, MS, BCCS. Bea is a National Speaker, Neurodiversity Coach & Consultant for both individuals & businesses, a featured expert for NBC News, and the Neurodivergent Expert for Verizon. She is also a board member of Different Brains. Bea is trained Cognitive Specialist and Mental Health professional specializing in Behavior. She has written for Autism Parenting Magazine, Charlotte Parent Magazine, PBS-Kids, PsychBytes, PsychCentral, Scoop Charlotte, The EveryMom. Bea is also a contributing author to “Life After Lockdown” and “Southeast Psych’...
2023-07-1939 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 145 - Navigating PrioritiesIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts catch up on their activities during hiatus and discuss prioritizing needs during busy times. A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/navigating-priorities-spectrumly-speaking-ep-145/ ----------------- 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 f...
2023-06-1217 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 144 - Diagnosis JourneysWe are continuing our look back at some of our wonderful previous guests, and today are revisiting stories about receiving a diagnosis! Featured in this episode are: DR TEMPLE GRANDIN Learn more about her at https://www.jenniferotooleauthor.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/advocating-for-autism-women-with-jennifer-cook-spectrumly-speaking-ep-130/ MIKHAELA ACKERMAN Learn more about her work at https://edgeoftheplayground.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/independent-living-strategies-with-mikhaela-ackerman-spectrumly-speaking-ep-69/ LAUREN MELISSA ELLZEY Learn more about her at https://laurenmelissaellzey.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/a-conversation-with-autienelle-with-lauren-melissa-ellzey-spectrumly-speaking-ep-134/ MORÉNIKE GIWA ONAIWU Learn more about her at https://morenikego.com/ For her full i...
2023-05-2924 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 143 - All About AdvocacyWhile the Spectrumly team is on a brief hiatus, today we wanted to share some of our amazing past guests as they discuss a regular topic for us: advocacy! Featured in this episode are: JENNIFER COOKE Learn more about her at https://www.jenniferotooleauthor.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/advocating-for-autism-women-with-jennifer-cook-spectrumly-speaking-ep-130/ SARAH SELVAGGI HERNANDEZ Learn more about her at https://www.facebook.com/theautisticOT For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/the-autistic-ot-with-sarah-selvaggi-hernandez-spectrumly-speaking-ep-109/ MORÉNIKE GIWA ONAIWU Learn more about her at https://morenikego.com/ For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/living-racialized-autism-with-morenike-giwa-onaiwu-spectrumly-speaking-ep-73/ FINN GRATTON Learn more about them a...
2023-05-0834 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 142 - We Need Diverse Books, with Alaina LavoieIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate and journalist Alaina Lavoie. Alaina, who publishes journalism under the byline Alaina Leary, is a program manager at We Need Diverse Books and affiliated faculty at Emerson College. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Boston Globe Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Refinery29, Glamour, Teen Vogue, and more. She lives with her wife, three literary cats, and a rainbow bookshelf outside of Boston, MA. For more about Alaina: http://www.alainaleary.com/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/we-need-diverse-books-with-alaina-lavoie-spectrumly-speaking-ep-142/ ...
2023-03-2249 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEPISODE REVISIT - Becoming an “AUntrepreneur”, with Toni BoucherWe are off this week, so please enjoy this episode from the archives! In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate Toni Boucher. Toni is the author of Autism Translated: 5 Keys to Help You Understand & Connect With Teens and Adults on the Spectrum.  She has been helping autistic teens and adults achieve their health, relationship and career goals for over 30 years. Her “AUntrepreneur” program helps young adults launch their own businesses and she hosts an online jewelry store where participants in her women's group can sell their handcrafted items.  Toni also trains professionals on how to eff...
2023-03-0635 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 141 - The Autistic Guide to Adventure, with Allie MasonIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with author and autism self-advocate Allie Mason. Allie Mason is an autistic children’s author with her first book, The Autistic Guide to Adventure, publishing in 2023. She lives in the English countryside with her partner and their beloved Labrador. The purpose of her writing is to give neurodivergent young people a place where they recognize themselves and feel that they belong. For more about Allie: https://alliewrote.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alliewrote/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alliewrote And to order a copy of The Autistic Guide to Adventure...
2023-02-0632 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 140 - Autism & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, with Sarah M. PenningtonIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism & body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) self-advocate and 2023 Ultimate International Miss Pennsylvania Sarah M. Pennington. Sarah is 24 years old from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has a BFA in Film & TV from the Savannah College of Art & Design with the hopes of becoming a well-known documentarian. In 2021, Sarah finally received confirmation of her ASD diagnosis. With the help of her service dog, Daisy, Sarah has learned to love herself, autism and all. Today, Sarah competes in pageants to continue advocating for those dealing with psychiatric and invisible disabilities. ...
2023-01-2327 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 139 - Autism in 2023In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2022, and what they hope 2023 has in store. Happy New Year from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains! A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-in-2023-spectrumly-speaking-ep-139/ ----------------- 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 a...
2023-01-0216 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 138 - Overcoming Barriers to Therapy Access, with Dr. Jennie TrocchioIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Dr. Jennie TrocChio. Dr. Jennie is an autism educator, DIR/Floortime provider, and consultant with extensive experience supporting, evaluating, and creating programs for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. She is also the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Positive Development. Positive Development’s mission is to “…help people with autism and other developmental differences build connections and shape their futures.” Positive Development follows the Developmental Relationship-Based Intervention (DRBI) model. For more about Positive Development: https://www.positivedevelopment.com/ And look for them on the social media at: https://twitter...
2022-12-2036 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 137 - Creativity and Autism, with Samantha GibbIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Samantha Gibb. Samantha Gibb is a musical recording artist, an autism self-advocate, and an autism mom. Samantha was born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida and now lives in Nashville, TN. Sam’s father, legendary Maurice Gibb of The Bee Gees, vastly influenced her life and her music. In 2004, after her father passed away, Sam partnered with Lazaro Rodriguez, creating M.E.G. Productions. Samantha and Lazaro write and record for herself and other artists, releasing new music every year. Samantha’s new EP “Echoes” is available December 6th. Pre...
2022-12-0638 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 136 - Thanksgiving 2022In this episode pre-holiday mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on what they are thankful for this year. To view the transcript of this episode: https://differentbrains.org/thanksgiving-2022-spectrumly-speaking-ep-136/ ----------------- 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. F...
2022-11-2117 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 135 - Catching UpIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts catch up on the last month, discussing the experience of serving on jury duty, maintaining self-care during busy times, and the importance of small accomplishments. To view the transcript of this episode: https://differentbrains.org/catching-up-spectrumly-speaking-ep-135/ ----------------- 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 s...
2022-11-0932 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEPISODE REVISIT - A Chat With Dr. Temple GrandinWe are off this week, so please enjoy this episode from the archives! In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts celebrate 100 episodes of Spectrumly Speaking by welcoming Dr. Temple Grandin! Dr. Grandin of course is a world renowned autism self-advocate, author, and speaker. She is also a prominent proponent for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior. For more information about Dr. Grandin, visit: http://www.templegrandin.com/ For more information about her non-autism work, visit: https://www.grandin.com/ For the transcription of this episode, visit...
2022-09-1942 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 134 - A Conversation With Autienelle, with Lauren Melissa EllzeyIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Lauren Melissa Ellzey. Lauren Melissa Ellzey, or Autienelle, is an autistic self-advocate, social justice influencer, and fiction author. Through writing and presenting, she seeks to cultivate acceptance for the autistic community. Even more, she engages across lines of difference, highlighting the inequitable systems that oppress queer, BIPOC, and disabled folks. In all, she hopes to co-create a society where autistics nurture autistics as we strive toward true inclusion. For more about Lauren Melissa’s work: https://laurenmelissaellzey.com/ http://instagram.com/autienelle http://twitter.com/autienelle To purchase La...
2022-08-2337 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 133 - Autistic Masking in College, with Esperanza Padilla(38 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Esperanza Padilla. Esperanza is a self-advocate who discovered her Autism/ADHD later-in-life, fueling her passion for sociological research on Neurodiversity. Esperanza has extensive experience with self-advocacy to promote inclusion and support of Neurodivergent students at UC Berkeley through her tenure as Executive of Education (2020-2021) and Co-President of Spectrum: Autism at Cal (2021-2022). At Cal Esperanza conducted research investigating the causes/consequences of masking for Autistic adults and how to foster unmasking. Now she is excited to expand on this line of research as an incoming graduate...
2022-07-2537 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 132 - Autism & Eating Disorders, with Brenda GrundContent warning: discussion of eating disorders (36 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Brenda Grund. Brenda is a Psychosocial Therapist and the Project Manager of Centrum Spectra: Expertise in Restrictive Eating Disorders in Women on the Autism Spectrum. Being on the Spectrum herself, she had been working in the field of Mental Healthcare for over 10 years when she noticed the the lack of specialized care for autistic women with eating disorders. So, she decided to take matters into her own hands and started Centrum Spectra. She now trains Mental Healthcare professionals, and provides individual...
2022-07-1235 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 131 - Mentoring(27 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss mentoring: how to be a mentor, and how to find one. For more about the Different Brains Mentorship Program: https://www.differentbrains.org/mentorship/ To view the transcript of this episode: https://www.differentbrains.org/mentoring-spectrumly-speaking-ep-131/ ----------------- 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, s...
2022-06-2727 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 130 - Advocating for Autism & Women, with Jennifer Cook(43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Jennifer Cook. Jennifer was identified as being on the spectrum in 2011, just after her three children. She is now the author of eight bestselling books --the Asperkids collection, Sisterhood of the Spectrum, and Autism in Heels -- which include a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, a Publishers Weekly "Best Book" title winner, and three of BookAuthority's "Best-Selling" and "Top Autism Books of All Time." Jennifer is a multi-award-winning international speaker, and has keynoted at the White House and the National Institutes of Health. She sits on the Advisory B...
2022-05-2344 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 129 - Autistic Peer To Peer Support, with Katie Oswald(38 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Katie Oswald. Katie is a nonprofit founder, facilitator, and autistic self-advocate. She founded Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults in 2018. Through Full Spectrum Agency, she facilitates peer support groups, discussion groups, and many other programs for over 500 autistic group members. Katie partners with organizations in Michigan to teach sexuality education, social and communication skills for relationships, and self-determination. She also advocates for autistic adults through corporate workshops, conferences, and community presentations. An avid traveler, Katie learned the majority of her self-advocacy and leadership skills through world travel...
2022-05-0338 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 124 - Autism & Fandom, with Kelly Coons(46 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with author and self-advocate Kelly Coons. Kelly is an autism advocate who studied English at Smith College. Before Kelly was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of thirteen, she had a coming-of-age story that was mostly deemed as neurotypical. However, she always felt isolated and, until her diagnosis, believed that she was to blame. After her diagnosis, Kelly became passionate about disability advocacy and promoting Autistic pride. She believes that people are disabled less by their bodies and brains and more by society. She is the...
2022-02-0846 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 122 - Autism in 2022(29 mins) In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2021, and what they hope 2022 has in store. Do you have goals set for the new year? We would love to hear! Happy New Years from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains! To view a transcription of this episode, go to: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-in-2022-spectrumly-speaking-ep-122/ ----------------- 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, a...
2021-12-2728 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 121 - Young Autistic Adult IndependenceHosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss independence for young adults on the spectrum, and Haley’s new book "The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook”, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers! To buy Haley’s new book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096V2P8S4/ To view episode transcription: https://www.differentbrains.org/young-autistic-adult-independence-spectrumly-speaking-ep-121/ ----------------- 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 license...
2021-12-1434 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 118 - Demystifying Therapy(30 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss therapy — what it is, how it helps, why people need it, and how to get started. To view episode transcription: https://www.differentbrains.org/demystifying-therapy-spectrumly-speaking-ep-118/ ----------------- 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 mos...
2021-10-0429 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 109 - The Autistic OT, with Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez(AUDIO - 53 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez. Sarah is an autistic author, educator, occupational therapist, and international speaker. She was also the first openly autistic person elected to serve in a government position in the United States. Sarah is passionate about occupational science, sensory processing, and autistic identity. Her vision remains centered on the creation of identity-affirming autistic contexts to support neurodivergent development. She runs the popular social media site The Autistic OT. For more about Sarah, visit: https://www.facebook.com/theautisticOT FOR A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE, VISIT...
2021-03-2453 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 105 - New Years Mini Episode: Autism in 2021(19 mins) In this New Years mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2020, and what they hope 2021 has in store. Do you have goals set for the new year? We would love to hear! Happy New Years from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains! ----------------- 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 a...
2020-12-2919 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 101 - Self-Advocacy: Catina’s Way, with Catina Burkett(52 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Catina Burkett. Catina is a Bronx, New York native. She graduated from Columbia College in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Her career in the mental health field started as a therapeutic counselor providing direct care to children with a vast array of mental, emotional, substance and behavioral health issues in Columbia South Carolina. In 2010 she completed her Master of Social Work at the University of South Carolina. After graduation she worked in a North Carolina Psychiatric Hospital as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Catina opened a...
2020-11-0252 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 100 - A Chat With Dr. Temple Grandin(42 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts celebrate 100 episodes of Spectrumly Speaking by welcoming Dr. Temple Grandin! Dr. Grandin of course is a world renowned autism self-advocate, author, and speaker. She is also a prominent proponent for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior. For more information about Dr. Grandin, visit: http://www.templegrandin.com/ For more information about her non-autism work, visit: https://www.grandin.com/ For the transcription of this episode, visit: https://www.differentbrains.org/a-chat-with-dr-temple-grandin-spectrumly-speaking-ep-100/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated...
2020-10-1342 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 98 - Voting!In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss voting, and offer tips for reducing stress and being informed. Resources mentioned: https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/voting/ https://www.facebook.com/CripTheVote/ https://www.ballotready.org/ ----------------- 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 v...
2020-09-0717 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 97 - H.A.L.T. for Self Care(AUDIO - 23 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss tools for self care, including the H.A.L.T. tool. For more about the H.A.L.T. tool: https://healthypsych.com/h-a-l-t-hungry-angry-lonely-and-tired-a-self-care-tool/ For the transcription of this episode: https://www.differentbrains.org/halt-for-self-care-spectrumly-speaking-ep-97/ ----------------- 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 s...
2020-08-1022 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 96 - Advocating in Plain Language, with Sara Luterman(37 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate and writer Sara Luterman. Sara is a freelance writer and editor, with a focus on disability politics, policy, and culture. She writes plain language guides on complex topics, to help make those topics more accessible to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Topics have ranged from voting to the US federal budget process and more. You can find her journalism work in The Nation, Vox, and Washington Post, among other outlets. For more about Sara: https://twitter.com/slooterman And be sure to check out her...
2020-07-2937 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 95 - Autism in Kenya, with Abby Brooke(31 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate Abby Brooke. Abby is a Kenyan born Autistic self-advocate and Activist and is the founder of Walking Autism. She is also a Carer to disabled children, an artist, and a freelance photographer. For more about Abby: http://www.walkingautism.co.ke/ https://www.facebook.com/WalkingAutism https://twitter.com/WalkingAutism https://www.instagram.com/abbywalkingautism/ ----------------- 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 a...
2020-07-1431 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 94 - Autism Parenting in 2020, with Dr. April J. Lisbon(26 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Dr. April J. Lisbon. Dr. Lisbon has over 18 years of experience as a school psychologist. She is an autism coach and strategist, as well as an empowerment speaker. She is the mother of a son with autism, and uses her experiences to help other parents navigate raising children on the spectrum. She is the author of 3 books: “Stretched Thin: Finding Balance Working and Parenting Children with Special Needs”, “Unmasking the Trauma: School Bullying & Children with Special Needs” and “Autism in April: A Mother’s Journey During the Tween Years.” She...
2020-06-2926 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 93 - #AutisticBlackPride, with Kayla Smith(27 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Kayla Smith. Kayla is a Black Disability Rights Advocate from North Carolina. She is the creator of #AutisticBlackPride, and has a YouTube channel called Autistic Kayla: The Opinion of a Black Autistic Woman. For more about Kayla: https://twitter.com/BeingKaylaSmith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1FEfn93reBHUXMp0zr9gyg https://www.facebook.com/mskay.smith https://www.instagram.com/beingmskayla/ ----------------- 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 a...
2020-06-1627 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 92 - Masks and Autism Sensory IssuesIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the issues that can arise for people with autism when wearing masks. ----------------- 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 h...
2020-06-0125 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 91 - Fitting In With Autism, with Sarah KurchakIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sarah Kurchak. Sarah is a writer and autistic advocate living in Toronto. Her work has appeared in Hazlitt, Catapult, the Guardian, CBC, Vox and Electric Literature. She is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers, and her first book I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was this Lousy Anxiety Disorder was published in Canada in April of this year and will come out in the USA and Internationally in September. For more about Sarah: https://twitter.com/fodderfigure https://medium.com/@sarahkurchak ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is...
2020-05-1841 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 90 - Exposing Young Readers to Autism, with Sarah Kapit(25 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate and author Sarah Kapit. Sarah is a writer of middle-grade fiction. Currently she lives with her family in Bellevue, Washington. Her first published novel, GET A GRIP, VIVY COHEN!, was published by Dial Books for Young Readers in 2020. Another novel, THE MANY MYSTERIES OF THE FINKEL FAMILY, is forthcoming in 2021. For more about Sarah: https://www.sarahkapit.com/ For more about GET A GRIP, VIVY COHEN!: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/602207/get-a-grip-vivy-cohen-by-sarah-kapit/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced...
2020-05-0425 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 89 - COVID-19 & Remote Yoga, with Mikhaela Ackerman(27 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate Mikhaela Ackerman. She founded a blog “Edge of the Playground” in February 2018 to help individuals on the autism spectrum with life transitions and their families. Mikhaela is a contributing author on The Mighty, Mental Health Talk and many more. Mikhaela discusses her methods for maintaining routine during the coronavirus, offers tips for maintaining healthy activities, and how to practice group yoga remotely. For more about Mikhaela: https://edgeoftheplayground.com/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brai...
2020-04-2027 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 83 - Autism and Sensory Issues, with Jen Malia(29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author and self-advocate Jen Malia. Jen is Associate Professor of English at Norfolk State University.  Her debut children’s picture book, Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, is due out in April 2020 with Albert Whitman.  The book is based on her own and her daughter’s experiences living with autism and sensory issues.  She has written essays for the New York Times, the Washington Post, New York Magazine, Woman’s Day, and Glamour, among others.  She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and three kids.  To le...
2020-01-2729 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 82 - Establishing Routines, with Sherry Moss(AUDIO - 32 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Sherry Moss (fashion designer and Haley’s mom) to discuss ways to establish new routines, while keeping old ones on track. ----------------- 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...
2020-01-1331 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 81 - New Years Mini Episode: Autism in 2020(10 mins) In this New Years mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2019, and what they hope 2020 has in store. Do you have goals set for the new year? We would love to hear! Happy New Years from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains! ----------------- 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 a...
2019-12-3110 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 80 - Gender Representation in Nonprofits, with Wanda Deschamps(51 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and and guest co-host Marcie Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) welcome autism advocate Wanda Deschamps. Wanda is founder and principal of Liberty Co – a consultancy for non-profits with charitable status. When not spending time with friends, following the Pittsburg Penguins, exercising, or reading about history, biographies or current affairs, she is a champion for inclusivity, with special focus on neurodiversity and gender equity issues. Wanda is a skilled advocate for advancing and achieving gender balance in non-profit leadership and in elected representation. The three discuss Wanda’s autism diagnosis, the gender inequality and lack...
2019-12-1750 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 79 - Traveling on the Spectrum, with Gretchen McIntire (formerly Leary)(44 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate and author Gretchen McIntire (formerly Gretchen Leary)! She is the Executive Director of a non profit that serves individuals on the Autism Spectrum, a motivational speaker, and the author of two children’s books called “Really Really Like Me” and “The Quiet Bear”. The three discuss how Gretchen came to write children’s books, and cover common challenges and helpful tips for minimizing stress while traveling. Check out the travel issue of Zoom Magazine edited by Gretchen: https://geekclubbooks.com/zoom-autism/issue-16-travel/ For more about Gretchen: https://www...
2019-12-0343 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 78 - Battling Burnout(43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss common issues with experiencing burnouts, and offer tips to prevent it from happening. ----------------- 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 m...
2019-11-1843 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 77 - Ability Beyond Disability, with Rachel Barcellona(31 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate Rachel Barcellona! Rachel recently made headlines as the first Miss Florida contestant to be on the autism spectrum. She received her A.A. degree from St. Petersburg College, and is currently attending University of South Florida, majoring in English with minors in creative writing and communication. She studied International relations and languages including Russian and Spanish. Rachel is also studying voice and is an opera singer, showcasing her talents in New York and London, England. Rachel won the Els for Autism award in 2017, is a spokesperson for...
2019-11-1431 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 76 - Workplace Inclusion & Accommodations, with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft)(55 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed.. Under her pen name “Samantha Craft”, Marcie is the author of the book Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum, as well as a contributing author to the book Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. She is also a vocational coach, a peer mentor, business consultant, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing. In recognition of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the three discuss inclusion in the workplace, disclosing needs at a job, and common challenges in f...
2019-10-2154 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 75 - Dealing With Unwanted & Inappropriate Attention, with Amy Gravino, M.A.(42 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome returning guest Amy Gravino, M.A.. Amy is a Certified Autism Specialist and the president of A.S.C.O.T. Consulting. She is a national public speaker, autism consultant, college coach, and writer who has given two TED talks and spoken at the United Nations and events and conferences across the country. She is currently authoring The Naughty Autie, a memoir of her experiences with dating, sexuality, and relationships as a woman on the autism spectrum. She is known as “The Dr. Ruth of Autism”. The three disc...
2019-10-0841 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 74 - Parenting for Success on the Spectrum, with Sherry MossIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sherry Moss. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in political science and went on to dental school at WashU and Columbia University. Then, she switched career paths and became a fashion designer whose clothes were in stores like Henri Bendel and Neiman Marcus and worn by Hollywood stars and MTV personalities. However, you might know her best for being Haley’s mom – a role she’s had full-time for 25 years and counting! The three discuss Sherry’s parenting methods, the importance of treating autism as a pos...
2019-09-2354 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 73 - Living Racialized Autism, with Morénike Giwa OnaiwuIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Morénike Giwa Onaiwu. Morénike is an Autistic woman of color, educator, writer, public speaker, parent, and global advocate. A proactive, resourceful professional, Morénike, whose undergraduate and graduate degrees are in International Relations and Education, is passionate about human rights, justice, and inclusion. She is a contributing author/editor of several publications, abstracts, and books focusing on community engagement, HIV research, disability, diversity, and nontraditional leadership. Recently she was an editor of and a contributor to the book "All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Aut...
2019-09-091h 00Spectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 72 - Neurodiverse Yoga, with Mikhaela Ackerman(28 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss autistic-friendly yoga. Mikhaela Ackerman was diagnosed with ASD when she was 5 years old back in the early 90s and nonverbal in her early childhood. Mikhaela is a certified yoga instructor and creates yoga classes specifically designed for neurodivergent people. Additionally, she founded a blog “Edge of the Playground” in February 2018 to help individuals on the autism spectrum with life transitions and their families. Mikhaela is a contributing author on The Mighty, Mental Health Talk and many more. She regularly appears for autism speaking even...
2019-08-2628 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 71 - Managing Stress(33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss an issue everyone deals with: stress! Haley and Dr. Butts run the gamut from stress can overlap with autism, to tools on how to reduce it on a daily basis including yoga, mindfulness, and treating techniques. ----------------- 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 a...
2019-08-1232 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 70 - Animating Autism, with Dani Bowman(32 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Dani Bowman. Dani has worked professionally in the animation industry since age 14, premiering 8 award-winning animated shorts at San Diego Comic-Con each year. She uses her passions including animation to demonstrate to others on the autism spectrum that anything is possible and follow their dreams. Since age 15, Dani has led summer animation camps around the country, initially with Joey Travolta's Inclusion Films, and then expanding out on her own to teach to over 1000 youth with autism and other abilities. Dani graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in An...
2019-07-2931 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 69 - Independent Living Strategies, with Mikhaela Ackerman(29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Mikhaela Ackerman. Mikhaela Ackerman was diagnosed with ASD when she was 5 years old back in the early 90s and nonverbal in her early childhood. She writes from her own experiences, giving a glimpse into her world while also providing strategies to others who are autistic for daily living. She founded a blog “Edge of the Playground” in February 2018 to help individuals on the autism spectrum with life transitions and their families. Mikhaela is a contributing author on The Mighty, Mental Health Talk and many more. She regularly appears for...
2019-07-1628 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 67 - Autism & Change(24 mins) In this episode, host Haley Moss welcomes co-host Dr. Lori Butts. The two discuss Lori’s history with psychology, law, and autism, and then discusses challenges related to change. ----------------- 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...
2019-06-1723 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 66 - Farewells & New Beginnings(14 mins) In this episode, host Becca Lory Hector and Dr. Katherine Cody welcome new co-host Haley Moss to make a special announcement. The three also discuss favorite past episodes, and plans for the future of Spectrumly Speaking. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, presented every two weeks by Different Brains® https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
2019-06-0314 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEPISODE REVISIT - Demystifying DiagnosisWe are off this week, so please enjoy this episode from the archives! In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS celebrate Autism month by going guest-less to delve deep into the topic of diagnosis. When do you get one? What happens during it? How do I know the one I got was properly performed? Becca and Kate explore all these and more. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, a...
2019-05-2042 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 65 - Highlighting Strong Women in Zoom Autism Magazine, with Jodi Murphy(38 mins) In this episode, host Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and guest co-host Haley Moss welcome Jodi Murphy. Jody is the founder and CEO of Geek Club Books, a charity focused on innovative autism storytelling to change perceptions and end the stigma of autism. She is one of the original co-founders of Zoom Autism Magazine and now takes on the role of publisher for Zoom’s new platform and direction. Her most important role and her life’s passion is being the mother of two adult children—one who is on the autism spectrum. Her dream is a world where those on the...
2019-05-0638 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 64 - Autism in Speculative Fiction, with Ada Hoffmann(22 mins) In this episode, host Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and guest co-host Haley Moss welcome Ada Hoffmann. Ada is the author of the upcoming book THE OUTSIDE, to be published by Angry Robot Books in June 2019, and MONSTERS IN MY MIND, published by NeuroQueer Books in October 2017, as well as over 60 published speculative short stories and poems. She also writes the Autistic Book Party review series. Ada is a Canadian computer scientist who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome at the age of 13. The three discuss autism’s role in speculative fiction, and look at how fictional role-models can be a po...
2019-04-2222 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 63 - Autism, Restraints, & The Law, with Kimberley Spire-Oh(33 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Kimberley Spire-Oh. Kimberley is an attorney in private practice, and received a J.D. from Hofstra School of Law and a B.S. in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University. Her practice focuses on special education law and advocacy and disability law representing clients throughout Florida. Prior to starting her law practice, Ms. Spire-Oh was legal editor for LRP Publications’ reporters, bulletins and treatises involving disability law. She has also worked as a mediator, as a Congressional caseworker, as donor relations officer for the Harvard Sc...
2019-04-0932 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 62 - Autism in April(27 minutes) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS go guest-less to answer the question: do we still need a month devoted to autism? ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview s...
2019-03-2626 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 61 - Maximizing Talent, with Swathi from Designs By Siri(18 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Swathi Chettipally from Designs By Siri. Designs By Siri is a jewelry company that highlights the work of Amy Chettipally, or “Siri” as she is fondly called by her family and friends. Siri was diagnosed with autism when she was three and has limited capacity for speech. However, her excellent motor skills led her mother Swathi to discover a talent for making jewelry, which has had a therapeutic effect on her and boosted her confidence. She continues to inspire others to become productive members of soci...
2019-03-1119 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 60 - Becoming a Lawyer With Autism, with Haley Moss(22 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Haley Moss. Haley Moss is a South Florida native who was diagnosed with autism at age three. Upon receiving her autism diagnosis, her family was told that she would be fortunate to make a friend, graduate high school, or obtain her driver’s license. Today, she is an attorney, author, artist, and autism advocate who writes and speaks publicly about her journey and gives hope for other autistic people and their families and friends. The three discuss Haley’s journey towards becoming an attorney, the chal...
2019-02-2521 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 59 - Meltdowns!(43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS go guest-less to discuss meltdowns - how they happen, how they are prevented, and what you can do when you’re in the middle of one! ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as the...
2019-02-1242 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 58 - Making Workplaces Completely Inclusive, with Kelly Bron Johnson(21 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Kelly Bron Johnson. Kelly is an autistic self-advocate, author, and accessibility consultant living in Montreal with her husband and two boys. She runs “Completely Inclusive”, a consulting and training company with the aim of creating a truly inclusive society - starting by making companies more accessible and accommodating to people with disabilities. The three discuss the state of acceptance in Canada, racial diversity within the autism spectrum, and off tips for navigating a workplace that is not as inclusive as it could be. For more abou...
2019-01-2821 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 57 - Exploring Different Brains: a Conversation with Dr. Hackie ReitmanIn this special episode, we present a recent “Exploring Different Brains” interview with host Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS, conducted by Harold “Hackie” Reitman, M.D.. Dr. Reitman is an author, filmmaker, retired orthopedic surgeon, former professional heavyweight boxer, the past chairman and president and current board member of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County, and a neurodiversity advocate. Most importantly though, he is the father to a woman with autism. He is the president and founder of Different Brains Inc., which produces this show you are listening to, and the author of the book Aspertools. The two discuss how supp...
2019-01-1523 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 56 - New Years Mini Episode: Autism in 2019 | Spectrumly SpeakingIn this New Years mini-episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS continue an annual tradition and discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2018, and what they hope 2019 has in store. Do you have goals set for the new year? Comment or e-mail us what they are - we would love to hear! Happy New Years from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains! ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, C...
2018-12-3114 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 55 - Autism Food Issues, with Kelly Mahler MS, OTR/L(33 mins) In this episode, host Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS and guest co-host Dena Gassner welcome back Kelly Mahler MS, OTR/L. As you may recall, Kelly is an occupational therapist and autism consultant, supporting school-aged children and young adults. She is also co-founder of Destination Friendship, an organization dedicated to providing multidisciplinary social skill groups within the community. Kelly is professor of Occupational Therapy at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA. She is actively involved in several research projects pertaining to interoception. She is an international speaker and presents frequently on topics related to the five books she has authored, including Interoception...
2018-12-1732 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 54 - Autism in Literature, with Dora Raymaker, Ph.D.(31 mins) In this episode, host Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS and guest co-host Dena Gassner welcome back Dora Raymaker, Ph.D.. As you may recall, Dora is a scientist, writer, multi-media artist, and activist whose work across disciplines focuses on social justice, critical systems thinking, complexity science, and the value of diversity. Dora is a research assistant professor at Portland State University in the School of Social Work, where she leads community-engaged services research in collaboration with disability communities. Dora is a queer, autistic person with a deep love of soft yarn, restless cities, extreme writing events, and hard-boiled cyber-noir. Her...
2018-12-0330 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 53 - Nonbinary-Inclusive Autism Advocacy, with Sharon daVanport(38 mins) In this episode, host Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS is joined by guest host Dena Gassner. As you may recall, Dena is an advocate, writer, and speaker- including presenting for the UN in Geneva, Russia, and Cambridge. Becca and Dena welcome guest Sharon daVanport. Sharon is the Founding Executive Director of Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN Network) ~ formerly known as Autism Women’s Network. Sharon’s speaking invitations include the United Nations Headquarters on World Autism Awareness Day (Empowering Autistic Women & Girls) and The White House, Obama Administration (advising on topics regarding disability and autism.) In her work as a Disa...
2018-11-1938 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 52 - Asperger’s and the Terminology Debate, with Valerie Gaus, Ph.D.In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome back guest Dr. Valerie gaus. Dr. Gaus is a psychologist, licensed by New York State, who has been a practicing psychotherapist for more than 20 years. She specializes in individual psychotherapy for adults of all ages, from 18-98, with extensive experience serving people with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related problems. She approaches therapy using a cognitive-behavioral framework. She is also an author, and the new second edition of her book “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder” comes out November 20th, published by G...
2018-10-2235 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 51 - The Neurodivergent Rebel, with Christa Holmans(30 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Christa Holmans. Christa (aka Neurodivergent Rebel) enjoys pursuing her diverse passions. She has embodied many of these over the years. From aerial acrobatics & circus arts to dog training & business consulting, just to name a few. She is the founder of Neurodivergent Consulting and the internationally recognized Neurodivergent Rebel blog. Christa currently enjoys living in an RV full time with her best friend & partner in crime, David (along with 4 dogs), in a 40 foot long diesel pusher bus. The three discuss Christa’s diagnosis, the differences be...
2018-10-0930 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 50 - Gender Socialization & Women with Autism, with Kate Ross(30 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Kate Ross. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Kate studied Psychology & Social Sciences and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo before relocating to Gloucestershire, England in mid-2008. She changed careers in 2013 from Social Care to Special Educational Needs, where she quickly developed an interest in autism. After being recommended Rudy Simone’s Aspergirls in July 2015, her perception and understanding of herself changed -- “everything suddenly made sense”. Kate received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition in August 2016. Since then, she has...
2018-09-2429 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 49 - Training Clinicians in Neurodiverse Relationships, with Grace Myhill, MSWIn this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome back guest Grace Myhill, MSW. As you may recall, Grace specializes in working with neurodiverse couples in which one partner has Asperger’s, and understands the unique strengths and challenges that come with these relationships. She offers neurodiverse couples coaching and various support groups — focusing on communication, intimacy, and understanding each other’s perspectives — with the goal of skill-building, problem-solving, and establishing a common language of connection. She also offers in-person assessments for Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also the Director of both The Peter M. F...
2018-09-1031 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 48 - “Voices From The Spectrum” Part 2In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS present part 2 of the "Voices from the Spectrum” panel presented at the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) 2018 Conference, and covering practical strategies for people with autism. As a reminder: Kate was the moderator, and Becca was one of the panelists, and they were joined by: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate (an advocate, writer, and speaker), Emanuel Frowner (Research assistant at Seaver Autism Center and Special Project Assistant at NYC Autism Charter Schools), Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS (a national public speaker, autism co...
2018-08-2731 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 47 - “Voices From The Spectrum” Part 1In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS present part 1 of the "Voices from the Spectrum” panel presented at the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) 2018 Conference. The panel covers practical strategies for people with autism, presented by people that are themselves on the spectrum. Kate was the moderator, and Becca was one of the panelists, and they were joined by: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate (an advocate, writer, and speaker), Emanuel Frowner (Research assistant at Seaver Autism Center and Special Project Assistant at NYC Autism Charter Schools), Amy Gravino, M.A...
2018-08-1344 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 45 - Getting “Unstuck” From The Past, with Jaime Black, Psy.D.In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Jaime Black, Psy.D.. Dr. Black is a NYS licensed clinical psychologist who has offices in NYC and Westchester. She specializes in working with teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. She works with people individually, in dyads, and in groups, and also offers “out in the real world” sessions run by graduate students under her supervision. Dr. Black’s main area of specialty lies in helping people with social awareness and cognition, and the building of social skills. She utilizes a cognit...
2018-07-1729 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 44 - Exploring Peer to Peer Support, with Catriona Stewart, Ph.D.In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Catriona Stewart, Ph.D..Catriona completed her PhD, a qualitative study of experiences of Asperger girls and anxiety, in 2010. She co-founded peer-support charity, SWAN: Scottish Women’s Autism. Network which runs learning events as well as peer-support groups and has been involved in numerous consultations and initiatives. Having been a member of the Autistic Advisory Panel to the National Autism Project 2014-17, Catriona is helping to develop its extended project, the National Autistic Task-force. Catriona helped to develop the online resource, Right Click for Women an...
2018-07-0342 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 43 - Improv and Autism, with Carol Feldman BassIn this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Carol Feldman Bass. Drawing on her background as a life coach, group facilitator, divorce mediator, improvisational comic, and actress, Carol’s expertise is in helping people find the confidence they seek to live life to the fullest. In 2011, Carol founded Social Dynamix, a totally unique, interactive style of learning that combines improvisation, psychodrama, and social pragmatics to help individuals gain confidence and overcome social anxiety. Carol’s special skill is in creating a nurturing, non-threatening, and fun environment where socially uncomfortable individuals can learn, communicate, and...
2018-06-1939 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 42 - The Hidden Curriculum, with Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D.In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D.. Dr. Myles is president of AAPC Publishing – a small niche company that publishes books on autism spectrum disorder. Formerly, a consultant with the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) and the Ziggurat Group, as well as a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome (GRASP) Divine Neurotypical Award, American Academy of P...
2018-06-0438 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 41 - Transition Programs for Women with Autism, with Elizabeth Roberts, PsyDIn this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Elizabeth Roberts, PsyD. She is a psychologist and neuropsychologist. Since 2017, she has been the national director of clinical services for College Internship Program (CIP). Prior to that she practiced clinical neuropsychology for over two decades, most recently at the NYU Child Study Center, where she was an assistant professor at the NYU School of Medicine. She specialized in the diagnosis and evaluation of individuals across the lifespan with autism spectrum disorder and other types of neurodiversity. Liz has lectured and written on many topics including...
2018-05-2243 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 40 - Interoception and Autism, with Kelly Mahler MS, OTR/LIn this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Kelly Mahler MS, OTR/L. Kelly earned a MS in Occupational Therapy, as well as a Post-Professional Pediatric Certificate from Misericordia University, Dallas, PA. She is an occupational therapist and autism consultant, supporting school-aged children and young adults. Kelly is also co-founder of Destination Friendship, an organization dedicated to providing multidisciplinary social skill groups within the community. Kelly is professor of Occupational Therapy at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA. She is actively involved in several research projects pertaining to interoception. Kelly is an international speaker and...
2018-05-0726 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 39 - Building Resiliency in Women with Autism, with Jeanette PurkisIn this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Jeanette Purkis. she is an autistic author and passionate advocate for autistic people and their families. She is the author of four books on elements of autism and is a regular blogger. Jeanette has worked for the Australian Public Service since 2007. Jeanette frequently gives talks about autism, including a presentation on autism and resilience at the TEDx Canberra conference in 2013 and has spoken as a keynote preheater at a number of events. Jeanette facilitates a support group for autistic women and is a regular guest...
2018-04-2435 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 38 - Demystifying DiagnosisIn this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS celebrate Autism month by going guest-less to delve deep into the topic of diagnosis. When do you get one? What happens during it? How do I know the one I got was properly performed? Becca and Kate explore all these and more. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D...
2018-04-0942 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 28 - Holiday Spectrumtacular: Navigating the Holidays with AutismBE SURE TO GET THE FREE COMPANION HANDOUT FOR THIS EPISODE, LISTING ALL OF THE TIPS MENTIONED: http://differentbrains.org/holiday-spectrumtacular-navigating-the-holidays-with-autism-spectrumly-speaking-ep-28/ In this special episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS go guest-less for our Holiday Spectrumtacular! Becca and Kate cover common challenges faced by people on the autism spectrum during the holiday season, and review tools and strategies to get stay meltdown free! They cover traveling, hosting, gift giving and receiving, changes in routine, and many more topics, while giving tips not only for those on the spectrum, but for their loved ones. ----------------- Spectrumly Sp...
2017-11-2049 minSpectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 22 - When Autism and Dyslexia Co-Occur, with Elizabeth WilkinsonIn this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome as their guest British dyslexia and autism advocate Elizabeth Wilkinson, also known as the Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant. Elizabeth Wilkinson, aka Eli, was diagnosed dyslexic in her early 30s and autistic in her late 30s. The three discuss Eli’s diagnoses, the support for both autism and dyslexia, and the frequency with which they co-occur. For more about Eli, visit: www.theddc.org.uk NOTE- Spectrumly Speaking will be coming out every two weeks! Be sure to subscribe via your preferred podcast service to make sure you nev...
2017-08-2832 min