Autism Stories

"I felt really strongly about this title because I wanted that idea of perfectionism. Neurodivergent folks, we are often so hard on ourselves. A phrase my husband and I have that’s been really mind-bl...

10 Aug 21min

"Being AuDHD, I think the autistic part of me is more organized and likes an element of organization, whereas the other part lets it evolve as I go along. I like to have some shape and idea before beg...

4 Aug 26min

"Autistic minds and a PhD go together like bread and butter. As far as doing the research, thinking about the concepts, and all of that, many of us have strengths that are perfectly aligned. But it’s ...

27 Juli 41min

"Sixty-two percent said that after they disclosed [their autism], colleagues privately expressed support but publicly failed to intervene or advocate… When it mattered in public, where everyone could ...

20 Juli 42min

"We don’t have to hate ourselves just because we’re having a hard time functioning in the system. The system wasn’t made for us. Of course we’re not thriving in it… At the very least, it invites digni...

13 Juli 32min

" I think the reason I’m drawn to governance or being on boards is because they’re often within a structured environment… it’s about making sure that the voices of autistic people who are often overlo...

6 Juli 27min

"A conventional virtual assistant will go off and do the things you delegate. But when you’re neurodivergent, there is so much nuance. There is so much other stuff going on which is impacting you", sa...

29 Juni 23min

"When I first saw Love on the Spectrum, I said, I want to do that show someday… years later, I did the show, and I’m so happy about it", says Dylan Aguilar. Dylan and Dr. Laurie Stephens  joins us to ...

22 Juni 14min