Discover what’s possible when people connected to autism inspire change and build community
Episodes
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
*THROWBACK EPISODE*
This conversation with Haley Moss was originally released on Jul 16, 2020. We are re-releasing it today to celebrate some of Haley’s recent accomplishments.
Haley published two more books last year! Great Minds Think Differently lays the groundwork for a more inclusive and understanding legal culture and profession. It explains neurodiversity from Haley's own perspective and elucidates the value and advantages neurodiverse colleagues can bring to practice.
Her fourth book, The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook, offers neurodivergent-friendly advice from autistic people themselves (and a few neurotypicals, too) for young adults embarking on their own journeys of self-discovery and independence.
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Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Discover what’s possible when conversations move forward.
This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events.
The theme of this roundtable discussion was Controversial Topics. It was hosted live at The 1 in 44 Tour virtual summit, organized by Sara Bradford of The SJ Childs Show.
Participating in this event were Autistic Self-Advocates Stephanie De Kremer, Ryan Litchfield, Michael Gilberg, Jeff Snyder, and Robert Schmus, along with community members Karen Shapiro, Ben Sharif, and Danielle Terrell.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- Person-first (vs.) identity-first language
- The puzzle piece symbol
- Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA for short
Round-table discussions like the one you’ll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. We select a different theme each month, and our moderators monitor posts daily to ensure that our online space remains safe and respectful. If you’d like to attend and participate in any of our future events, you can sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.
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Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Discover what’s possible when self-awareness improves relationships.
Paul Micallef is an Autistic Self-Advocate from Melbourne, Australia. A former aerospace engineer with a passion for teaching, Paul publishes videos about autism on his YouTube channel Autism From The Inside. He also offers an autism-friendly online course on emotional intelligence, as well as relationship coaching for autistic people and their loved ones.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- Paul discovering his autism
- Some ways he feels misunderstood
- What made Paul decide to cut off his dreadlocks
- Masking and burnout
- Misconceptions about autism
- How Paul learned emotional intelligence
- Reading subtle social cues
- Developing self-awareness and regulating his own emotions
- Relationship management
- Situations in which Paul may or may not disclose his autism
- Changing people’s perceptions about autism
- The Double Empathy Problem
- The 2022 Autism From The Inside Virtual Summit , which starts on September 19th
- Advice for autistic people who are struggling to build relationships
To learn more about Paul Micallef and his work, please visit autismfromtheinside.com.au.
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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
*THROWBACK EPISODE*
This conversation with Rachel Barcellona was originally released on May 28, 2020. We are re-releasing it today to celebrate some of Rachel’s recent accomplishments.
Rachel is now a Flutie Fellow with the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism, and she recently won a Hero award from KultureCity in New York. She received the gold medal from the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and was one of six individuals chosen to represent the United States this summer in Toronto, Canada.
Continuing her pageantry and modeling, Rachel won 2nd runner up for Miss New York and will be participating in Runway of Dreams, an all-inclusive fashion show incorporating several brands that are adapting fashion to give individuals with disabilities a chance to be seen and heard. Rachel has also been actively pursuing her acting career by performing in movies and theater roles.
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Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Discover what’s possible when communication is made available.
An educator, designer, and social entrepreneur from Sydney, Australia, Chris McDonald is the Founder and CEO of PicSeePal, a light-tech communication tool for all ages, abilities, and settings.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- The level of autism acceptance and inclusion in Australia
- Why Chris is passionate about working with the autistic population
- PicSeePal’s mission and overall vision
- Communication as a human right
- Limitations of high-tech devices
- Some do’s and don’ts of using Augmentative Alternative Communication, or AAC
- Advice for parents and teachers who feel stuck when their students aren’t progressing
To learn more about Chris and his work, please visit picseepal.com.
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Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Discover what’s possible when you learn to accept yourself.
Mary Johnston is a 21-year-old Autistic Self-Advocate from New Hampshire. She hosts a blog called Autistic Rainbow 15 where she shares LGBTQ+ and disability-friendly tips, as well as information about inclusion and disability rights. A long-time member of our online Global Autism Community, Mary recently joined the moderator team to help ensure our space remains safe and respectful.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- Mary receiving her diagnosis at 12 years old
- Receiving occupational therapy and speech therapy in school
- Coping with bullying and how she processes her feelings
- Her autistic strengths
- A poem she wrote titled “A Letter to My Autism”
- Service animals and our shared love for dogs
- Sensory struggles related to lights, sounds, and close proximity to other people
- Challenges with finding employment
- Her dream job
- Derealization, anxiety, and depression
- What she likes about being a community moderator for the Global Autism Community
- Puzzle piece representation
- Advice for other autistic women
To learn more about Mary, please visit Autistic Rainbow 15.
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Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
*THROWBACK EPISODE*
This conversation with Sasha Long was originally released on October 8, 2020. We are re-releasing it today to offer resources for teachers and professionals as students get ready to head back to school.
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Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Discover what’s possible when you’re ready to have fun.
This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events!
The topic of this roundtable discussion was Summer Travel and Holidays. It was hosted by community moderator Corben Havener. Corben is an Autistic Self-Advocate from Indiana who joined our moderator team this last June.
Participating in this event were community members Danielle Terrell, Liz Castillo, and myself.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- Dealing with hot weather and changing temperatures
- Amusement parks and roller coasters
- Accommodations such as sensory-processing break areas
- Tips for traveling by plane and car
- Challenges with fireworks during holidays
- Interruptions in routines
- Summer camps
Round-table discussions like the one you’ll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. We select a different theme each month, and our moderators monitor posts daily to ensure that our online space remains safe and respectful. If you’d like to attend and participate in any of our future events, you can sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.
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Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Discover what’s possible when you transform others with kindness.
An Autistic computer scientist, Jim Hogan is both the Principal Innovation Strategist at Google Cloud and the VP of Accessibility in Technology for Google’s Disability Alliance.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- Jim losing his brother at a young age
- Being bullied as a child and as an adult
- How autism affects his everyday life
- A traumatic experience working at a hostile environment
- Finding a place to belong at Google
- Psychological safety
- The key to innovation
- Accessible technology
- Disclosure and accommodations at the workplace
- Advice for people who want to be better allies of autistic people
To learn more about Jim Hogan, please visit: Jim Hogan Linkedin.
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Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Discover what's possible when you're on the inside looking out.
Sara Bradford is an Autistic Self-Advocate, children’s book author, and the CEO of SJ Childs LLC, an autism-consulting business that supports families. She also hosts her own podcast, The SJ Childs Show. Her husband and their three children are also on the spectrum.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- Sara’s recent discovery of her autism and how it affects her everyday life
- Masking and learning to unmask
- Having a deeper connection with her husband and children post diagnosis
- How autism might present differently for men and women
- Important considerations when teaching non-autistic children about autism
- Ideas to promote inclusion and acceptance
- What Sara’s learned about autism advocacy from doing her podcast
- The 1 in 44 Tour Virtual Summit
- Advice for other newly diagnosed autistic women
The 1 in 44 Tour is a virtual summit hosted by Sara Bradford and Maria Daniels. This event will be a great way to hear different perspectives on important topics from a variety of speakers. We’ll be hosting our next community roundtable discussion live at the summit on August 12th at 12:45 pm EST.
If you would like to participate in the community roundtable and go live with us at the summit, please join our online community at community.globalautismproject.org and RSVP to the event.
To learn more about Sara and her work, please visit sjchilds.org.
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