Spectrum Theatre Ensemble
Spectrum Theatre Ensemble (STE) is a professional company of neurodiverse theatre artists, based in Providence, RI. STE was developed by Clay Martin, Artistic Director, in partnership the Trinity Repe...
9 Apr 202152min
Disclosure and Self-Advocacy: A Discussion with Dr. Stephen Shore
Disclosure and self-advocacy for autistic people has become two of the topics of greatest interest in the autism self-advocate community, and for professionals, parents and family members as well. Alt...
2 Apr 20211h 9min
Autistic Advocacy: An Interview with Julia Bascom
Autistic advocacy is one of the most dramatic changes we are witnessing for autistic people and those with other neurodevelopmental differences. Julia Bascom, the Executive Director of The Autistic Se...
26 Mar 20211h 12min
Respect Begins With the Language We Use
The language used in autism culture has a profound impact on perceptions of autistic people and family members. It can communicate respect, or cause mistrust. We discuss the importance of scrutinizing...
19 Mar 202155min
Nonspeakers Have a Lot to Say
One of the least understood, and most marginalized groups of autistic people are those who are non-speaking, or who have minimal or unreliable speech due to neurologically-based motor speech disorders...
12 Mar 20211h 25min
"Trust Must Be Earned": Parent-Professional Relationships
In the complex process of developing relationships, things can go so right in some situations and so wrong in others—right, when time spent together engenders trust and builds positive and collaborati...
5 Mar 202154min
Autism and the Complexities of Intersectionality with guest Morènike Giwa-Onaiwu, Ph.D
In this episode, we will explore the multi-dimensional nature of the autistic experience in individuals who also may have identity differences related to race, gender identity and ethnicity. Our guest...
27 Feb 20211h 14min
Interview with Carol Gray: The Queen of Social Stories
Carol Gray is one of the most respected and creative educators with decades of experience in supporting autistic individuals. Barry and Dave chat with Carol about her influential career and her philos...
19 Feb 20211h 6min
