S3 E4: Expanding Autism Emergent Liberation Collective

Aisha and Kaila expand on the discussion about neurodivergence begun in episode 3. We discuss neurodivergent diagnosis, affirmation, trauma healing, disability justice and cultural inclusion. Aisha also intimately explores the impact of autism in xer own family.

Topics
 
Kaila and Aisha give a life update  
Aisha gives more information about the DSM diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how it differs for AFAB, gender variant and BIPOC folks   
Aisha gives information about the Spectrum Circle as a affirming diagnostic tool  
What is masking? How does it relate to belonging and trauma?  
Why it is important to differentiate between trauma and neurodivergence  
Interaction of perfectionism, social justice and neurodivergence and non-inclusion in movement spaces  
Aisha and Kaila discuss the article Neurodivergence is Dead, Now What? They explore lack of inclusion on the neurodiversity movement  
Aisha talks about the ADDRESSING model to explore intersectional identity and exploring marginal vs privileged identities   
Aisha talks about xer brother’s battle with autism  
Aisha shares references for people questioning if they are on the spectrum
Links 
ELC Patreon Page
https://www.patreon.com/emergentliberationcollective
 
Aisha Edwards https://campsite.bio/full_flight_wellness
 
Kaila June
https://www.kailajune.com/
 
Amy Richards and the SquarePeg Podcast 
https://squarepeg.community/podcast/
 
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
https://psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm
 
Masking 
https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autism-masking
 
Twilah Hiari Article - Neurodiversity is Dead, Now What?
https://www.madinamerica.com/2018/04/neurodiversity-dead-now-what/
 
ADDRESSING Model
https://www.unthsc.edu/students/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Addressing-Framework-and-Overview.pdf
 
Aisha’s Emergence Community Coaching Space
https://www.fullflightwellness.com/emergence-login
 
Autastic Online Community for later in life diagnosed folks on the Spectrum
https://www.autastic.com/
 
Dr. Nick Walker - Neurodivergent Somatic Experiencing Provider
https://neuroqueer.com/