Spectrumly Speaking

Spectrumly Speaking
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Spectrumly Speaking Podcast

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. Have a question or story for us? E-mail us at SpectrumlySpeaking@gmail.com

  1. Episode 160 - Self-Acceptance for Autistic Women, with Zhara Astra

    28 AUG

    Episode 160 - Self-Acceptance for Autistic Women, with Zhara Astra

    In 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 help women and girls better understand their own brains. She is an international public speaker and has written articles about this for Scientific American Magazine as well as other publications, that have helped change the game for women worldwide. For more about Zhara’s work: https://zharaastra.com/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/self-acceptance-for-autistic-women-with-zhara-astra-spectrumly-speaking-ep-160/ ----------------- 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 https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

    33 min
  2. Episode 159 - Disability Pride Month | Spectrumly Speaking

    24 JUL

    Episode 159 - Disability Pride Month | Spectrumly Speaking

    In 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 voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

    18 min
  3. Episode 158 - Autism & Mental Health, with Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC

    27 MAY

    Episode 158 - Autism & Mental Health, with Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC

    In 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/ For more about FAU CARD: https://www.fau.edu/education/centersandprograms/card/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/autism-mental-health-with-cheryl-checkers-lmhc-ncc-spectrumly-speaking-ep-158/ ----------------- 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 https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

    37 min
  4. Episode 157 - Personal Safety on the Autism Spectrum, with Robyn Steward

    6 MAY

    Episode 157 - Personal Safety on the Autism Spectrum, with Robyn Steward

    In 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 about Robyn’s book and advocacy work, visit: https://www.robynsteward.com/ For more about Robyn’s music, visit: https://www.robynrocket.com/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/personal-safety-on-the-autism-spectrum-with-robyn-steward-spectrumly-speaking-ep-157/ ----------------- 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 https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

    39 min
  5. Episode 156 - British Comedy & Neurodiversity, with Ashley Storrie

    23 APR

    Episode 156 - British Comedy & Neurodiversity, with Ashley Storrie

    In 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-f75dc17e-9e61-4282-a6ff-fe31f24310cd Check out a print interview with Ashley here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c19xxxjgy4ro Listen to Ashley’s BBC Radio Scotland show here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09yn48l Look for Ashley on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystorrie/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/british-comedy-neurodiversity-with-ashley-storrie-spectrumly-speaking-ep-156/ ----------------- 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 https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

    19 min
  6. Episode 155 - Women’s History Month

    25 MAR

    Episode 155 - Women’s History Month

    In 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 some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

    18 min
  7. Episode 154 - The ASD Band, with Rawan Tuffaha

    11 MAR

    Episode 154 - The ASD Band, with Rawan Tuffaha

    In 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 more about ASD Band, visit: http://ASDBand.movie/asd-band-with-rowan-tuffaha-spectrumly-speaking-ep-154/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.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 voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

    23 min
  8. Episode 153 - Embracing Autistic Joy, with Dr. Angela Lauria

    20 FEB

    Episode 153 - Embracing Autistic Joy, with Dr. Angela Lauria

    In 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 a B.A. and an M.A. in Journalism and Media Affairs from George Washington University and a PhD in Communications from European Graduate School. Look for the Autistic Culture Podcast at https://autisticculture.substack.com/ Look for Difference Press at https://www.differencepress.com/ And for more about Angela, visit her site https://www.angelalauria.com/ A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/embracing-autistic-joy-with-dr-angela-lauria-spectrumly-speaking-ep-153/ ----------------- 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 https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

    28 min
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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. Have a question or story for us? E-mail us at SpectrumlySpeaking@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Spectrumly Speaking
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Clean
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