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026: LIFE ON THE SPECTRUM (PART 1) // Becca Lory
Wellcome to episode one of the three part series, Life on The Spectrum, where I dive head first into gaining more insight into ASD. Autism Spectrum Disorder, also known as ASD, can be clinically defined as: a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behaviour. Throughout the next 3 episodes we will journey through three entirely different perspectives. Individuals will share either their personal journey with ASD or shed light onto what their involvement with individuals who have ASD has looked like.ASD falls along a spectrum and as Becca said in part one of this series, autism is different for everyone. With each individual that has ASD they will have an entirely different way of identifying with autism.I hope through listening to a range of perspectives you are able to see just how diverse ASD can be.My aim with this series is to shed more awareness onto what ASD truly is, how diverse everyones experience can be, address stigmas commonly associated with autism, highlight the strengths these individuals have, and learn ways we can better support those with ASD and their loved ones. Join me as we navigate these conversations together and learn more about our community, including ourselves through the process.
In part 1 of Life on The Spectrum, I sat down with Becca Lory a neurodiversity and inclusion consultant. At the age of 36 Becca was diagnosed with Autism.
“I am not a broken neurotipical. I am an amazing autistic person.” -Becca Lory
During our conversation we covered:
- what is a neurodiversity and inclusion consultant
- how Becca defines ASD in her own words
- what the diagnosis process looked like for Becca
- the correct vocabulary around ASD
- the biggest challenge adults with ASD face
- why employment is so difficult for Autistic individuals to keep
- why so many females go undiagnosed
- Becca’s thoughts around the terms “high functioning” & “low functioning”
- resources Becca recommends in order to learn more about ASD
There are also 2 questions I am asking each of my guests in the Life On the Spectrum series:
- What is one thing you wish everyone knew about ASD? OR If there was one thing you could say to society about ASD, what would it be?
- How can we better support individuals with ASD?
CONNECT WITH BECCA:
Becca Lory’s Website
OR
Email Becca At: [email protected]
MENTIONED:
ASAN: Autism Self Advocacy Network
For more information, resources, and detailed show notes check out my website!
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By Emma KrebsWellcome to episode one of the three part series, Life on The Spectrum, where I dive head first into gaining more insight into ASD. Autism Spectrum Disorder, also known as ASD, can be clinically defined as: a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behaviour. Throughout the next 3 episodes we will journey through three entirely different perspectives. Individuals will share either their personal journey with ASD or shed light onto what their involvement with individuals who have ASD has looked like.ASD falls along a spectrum and as Becca said in part one of this series, autism is different for everyone. With each individual that has ASD they will have an entirely different way of identifying with autism.I hope through listening to a range of perspectives you are able to see just how diverse ASD can be.My aim with this series is to shed more awareness onto what ASD truly is, how diverse everyones experience can be, address stigmas commonly associated with autism, highlight the strengths these individuals have, and learn ways we can better support those with ASD and their loved ones. Join me as we navigate these conversations together and learn more about our community, including ourselves through the process.
In part 1 of Life on The Spectrum, I sat down with Becca Lory a neurodiversity and inclusion consultant. At the age of 36 Becca was diagnosed with Autism.
“I am not a broken neurotipical. I am an amazing autistic person.” -Becca Lory
During our conversation we covered:
- what is a neurodiversity and inclusion consultant
- how Becca defines ASD in her own words
- what the diagnosis process looked like for Becca
- the correct vocabulary around ASD
- the biggest challenge adults with ASD face
- why employment is so difficult for Autistic individuals to keep
- why so many females go undiagnosed
- Becca’s thoughts around the terms “high functioning” & “low functioning”
- resources Becca recommends in order to learn more about ASD
There are also 2 questions I am asking each of my guests in the Life On the Spectrum series:
- What is one thing you wish everyone knew about ASD? OR If there was one thing you could say to society about ASD, what would it be?
- How can we better support individuals with ASD?
CONNECT WITH BECCA:
Becca Lory’s Website
OR
Email Becca At: [email protected]
MENTIONED:
ASAN: Autism Self Advocacy Network
For more information, resources, and detailed show notes check out my website!