Spectrumly Speaking Spectrumly Speaking

We 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 interview: https://differentbrains.org/living-racialized-autism-with-morenike-giwa-onaiwu-spectrumly-speaking-ep-73/

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/

JEN MALIA
Learn more about her at http://www.jenmalia.com/
For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autism-sensory-issues-with-jen-malia-spectrumly-speaking-ep-83/

FINN GRATTON
Learn more about them at http://www.grattonpsychotherapy.com/
For their full interview: https://differentbrains.org/supporting-transgender-autistic-youth-adults-with-finn-gratton-spectrumly-speaking-ep-84/

TERRA VANCE
Learn more about her work at https://neuroclastic.com/
For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autistic-identity-with-terra-vance-spectrumly-speaking-ep-128/

BARB COOK
Learn more about her work at http://www.spectrumwomen.com/
For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autism-advocacy-australia-barb-cook-spectrum-women-magazine-spectrumly-speaking-ep-13/


A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/diagnosis-journeys-spectrumly-speaking-ep-144/

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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.

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While 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 at http://www.grattonpsychotherapy.com/
For their full interview: https://differentbrains.org/supporting-transgender-autistic-youth-adults-with-finn-gratton-spectrumly-speaking-ep-84/

KELLY COONS
Learn more about her at https://kellycoons.weebly.com/allways.html
For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autism-fandom-with-kelly-coons-spectrumly-speaking-ep-124/

ABBY BROOKE
Learn more about her at http://www.walkingautism.co.ke/
For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autism-in-kenya-with-abby-brooke-spectrumly-speaking-ep-95/

CATINA BURKETT
Learn more about her at http://www.catinasway.com/
For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/self-advocacy-catinas-way-with-catina-burkett-spectrumly-speaking-ep-101/

ESPERANZA PADILLA
Learn more about her at http://espiology.com/
For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autistic-masking-in-college-with-esperanza-padilla-spectrumly-speaking-ep-133/

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/


A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/all-about-advocacy-spectrumly-speaking-ep-143/

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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.

Follow Different Brains on social media:

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http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

In 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/

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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.

Follow Different Brains on social media:

https://twitter.com/diffbrains

https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/

http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

We 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 effectively evaluate and support teens and adults on the spectrum.  Toni comes from a  family of aspies and was diagnosed in her 40's.  She has two manuscripts in the works, Fractal: A Memoir and The Autistic Healthcare Helper: A guide to Help You Partner with Your Healthcare Professional.

For more about Toni: https://www.toniboucher.net/

A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/becoming-an-auntrepreneur-with-toni-boucher-spectrumly-speaking-ep-119/

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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.

Follow Different Brains on social media:

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http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

In 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 - expected in late March 2023:
https://uk.jkp.com/products/the-autistic-guide-to-adventure
https://www.amazon.com/Autistic-Guide-Adventure-Pursuits-Swimming/dp/1839972173


A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/the-autistic-guide-to-adventure-with-allie-mason-spectrumly-speaking-ep-141/

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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.

Follow Different Brains on social media:

https://twitter.com/diffbrains

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http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

In 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.

For more about Sarah:
https://www.instagram.com/sarah_m_penn/
https://www.instagram.com/uim_pennsylvania/


A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-body-focused-repetitive-behaviors-spectrumly-speaking-ep-140/

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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.

Follow Different Brains on social media:

https://twitter.com/diffbrains

https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/

http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/