Unmasking Autism with AFO

- TRIGGER WARNING-This podcast will discuss autism, suicide, mental health, and wellness, among other topics, with autistic individuals and different professionals with the goal of unmasking stereotypes, increasing awareness, advocating for mental health and wellness, and attempting to shatter the stigmas of these topics through conversation and personal experience. The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO), www.autismfoundationok.org, @AutismfoundationOK, strives to improve the lives of Oklahomans (and others) with autism across the lifespan. According to The National Institute of Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. People with ASD often have: • Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people • Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors • Symptoms that affect their ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. People of all genders, races, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds can be diagnosed with ASD. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments, and services can improve a person’s symptoms and daily functioning. This podcast will discuss autism, suicide awareness and prevention, mental health, wellness, and other important topics with autistic people and professionals. Some of the risks factors for suicide in autistic people are: Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions Masking Autistic Burnout Female Lack of Social Support (Isolation) Late Diagnosis

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Episoder(25)

Season 2, Ep. 6: Unmasking Creativity

Carley sits down with autistic artist Rachel Ann Kendrick to discuss their autism diagnosis journey and how creating art and being autistic work in tandem. Also, robotics?!Follow Rachel on Instagram a...

11 Aug 36min

Season 2, Ep 5: Training Police to Better Support Autistic People

Carley sits down with AFO public health and safety program officer Chandee Kott to discuss AFO's free training for police and first responders and the importance of training in creating a safer commun...

2 Jul 38min

Season 2, Ep. 3: But You Don't Look Autistic-Part 1!

Carley Marissa sits down with Malayna Hasmanis, Executive Director of NAMI Tulsa and Unity Forward Oklahoma, to talk all things autism, stereotypes that come with it, mental health, and navigating wor...

4 Mai 59min

Season 2, Ep 4: But You Don't Look Autistic Part 2!

4 Mai 39min

Season 2, Ep. 2: Late Diagnosed Autism and PDA- A Female Perspective

Carley Marissa sits down with Bailey Hoffner to discuss her late-in-life diagnosis, how she navigates life and accommodates herself, and also, what is PDA? The resources discussed in this episode are ...

12 Mar 59min

Season 2, Ep. 1: Disability Hiring 101

Unmasking Autism with AFO is back! Carley sits down with AFO's program manager, Kathy Mitchell, to discuss all things disability, HR, and the Partners in Success (Plan Your Way) program!To learn more ...

18 Des 202538min

Ep. 20: Employment, Getting Hired, & HR- We're Talking About It!

Carley Marissa sits down with AFO Transition & Employment Program Officer Kyle Britt, who holds a masters in HR to discuss all things employment. From job seeking, to interviewing, to is HR your frien...

4 Nov 202449min

Ep. 18: Okie School of Adventure, An Alternative Way of Learning!

Carley sits down with Neil & Alex Turner (our youngest guest, yet!) to discuss their personal approach to education, Okie School of Adventure (okieschool.org) and Alex's autism journey.

16 Sep 202436min