Discover what’s possible when communication breaks down both ways.

Do you ever feel misunderstood?

Terra Vance is the founder of NeuroClastic, an autistic-led non-profit organization that publishes articles by autistic writers and professionals advocating for autistic representation and human rights. Kate Jones is an artist and visual designer at NeuroClastic.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Damien Milton’s theory, ‘The Double Empathy Problem’
• Why Terra and Kate don’t feel the need to uphold hierarchies and the status quo
• How autistic people show empathy differently from non-autistic people
• How abstract communication can be confusing and lead to misunderstandings

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This conversation with Terra Vance & Kate Jones was originally released on October 7, 2021.

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What’s your special interest?

Thomas Iland, an Autistic Self-Advocate and public speaker, talks about how his special interest in Batman helped him accept his autism diagnosis and overcome hardships.

Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you!

This roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community was originally released on December 29, 2023.

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Special Interests, with the Global Autism Community

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Discover what’s possible when you love someone as they are.

Have you ever experienced burnout and anxiety? Do you feel exhausted from having to constantly mask in social situations.

Terra Vance is the Founder of NeuroClastic, an autistic-led non-profit organization that publishes articles by autistic writers and professionals advocating for autistic representation and human rights. Kate Jones is an artist and visual designer at NeuroClastic.

In this episode, we discuss:

• NeuroClastic’s mission
• Being diagnosed later in life and growing up without proper support
• Autistic burnout and anxiety
• Why saying someone is “high-functioning” or “low-functioning” doesn’t describe what’s really happening
• The medical vs social models of disability
• The consequences of masking
• A piece of art by Kate that describes the autistic experience when heavy demands are placed, and an alternative piece that displays permissions and positive affirmations

To learn more about Terra, Kate, and NeuroClastic, please visit neuroclastic.com.

This episode is part one of my conversation with Terra Vance & Kate Jones, which was originally released on October 7, 2021.

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What’s your relationship with your siblings?

Ali Carbone, a Brooklyn-based writer and the oldest sibling to three autistic brothers, talks about how being the non-autistic sibling shaped her identity and what it means to be the glass child.

Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you!

The following clip is from our conversation with Ali Carbone, originally released on November 3, 2023.

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Finding My Own Identity, with Ali Carbone

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Discover what’s possible when A is for action.

What does autism support look like across the globe?

In part two of our conversation with Dr. Stephen Shore, he delves into how to move from autism awareness to autism acceptance.

We discuss:

• Autism awareness around the world
• Challenges in autism acceptance
• Practicing cultural humility
• The need for strength-based approaches and recognizing diverse abilities within the autistic community
• Meaningful inclusion strategies
• Disclosure and self-advocacy

To learn more about Dr. Stephen Shore, please visit: https://drstephenshore.com/.

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This conversation with Dr. Stephen Shore was originally released on August 19, 2021.

Dr. Stephen Shore has written several books, including College for Students with Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies, Ask and Tell, and Beyond the Wall. Currently, Dr. Shore serves on the boards of Autism Speaks, the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association, the US Autism and Asperger Association, the Scientific Council of OAR, and other autism related organizations. He formerly headed the Asperger’s Association of New England and was on the board of the Autism Society of America.

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Want to prepare your child for an upcoming vacation?

Dawn Barclay, a travel writer, shares travel tips for families with autistic loved ones, some creative vacation ideas, and the importance of building itineraries that include your children’s special interests.

Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you!

The following clip is from our conversation with Dawn Barclay, originally released on March 23, 2023.

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Traveling Different, with Dawn Barclay

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Discover what’s possible when A is for action.

Dr. Stephen Shore is an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University. He has written several books, including College for Students with Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies, Ask and Tell, and Beyond the Wall.

Currently, Dr. Shore serves on the boards of Autism Speaks, the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association, the US Autism and Asperger Association, the Scientific Council of OAR, and other autism-related organizations. He formerly headed the Asperger’s Association of New England and was on the board of the Autism Society of America.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Stephen’s background and how his parents helped in his development
• How autism affects his everyday life
• His strengths related to autism
• Benefits of music for autistic people
• What Stephen describes as “The 4 A's of Autism”
• The controversies surrounding ABA therapy and Autism Speaks
• Awareness of autism around the world
• Meaningful inclusion strategies
• Disclosure and self-advocacy

For more information about Dr. Shore and his work, please visit drstephenshore.com. This episode with Dr. Stephen Shore was originally released on August 19, 2021.

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Work alongside our Global Autism Partners to help ensure that all autistic individuals around the world have access to quality education and services.

To learn more about our SkillCorps® program, check out episodes 4, 17, 53, and 66, featuring SkillCorps® volunteers that have been to our partner sites in India, The Netherlands, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, and Kenya, to name a few. Listen to them talk about their transformative experiences and see what SkillCorps® can offer you!

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Why do some autistic people struggle to find love?

Kaelynn Parlow, an Autistic Self-Advocate and participant on the second season of the Netflix reality series, Love on the Spectrum, shares her ideas on this topic. Kaelynn is also a Registered Behavior Technician, or RBT for short.

Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you!

The following clip is from our conversation with Kaelynn Parlow, originally released on January 12, 2023.

Would you like to hear Kaelynn talk about her work in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and how she teaches her clients impactful social skills? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.

’Love on the Spectrum’ and Teaching Social Skills, with Kaelynn Partlow

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