What’s the understanding and level of awareness of autism in Rwanda?

Evas Kyomugisha, our Global Autism Project Partner from Rwanda, talks about the stigma around autism in Rwanda, the different levels of autism acceptance among parents at her center, and how she tries to inspire hope for their children’s futures.

Evas is the founder and owner of Silver Bells, an autism center in Kigali. Silver Bells offers comprehensive services for families, including Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Music Therapy.

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 conversation with Evas Kyomugisha was originally released on July 21, 2022.

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Inspiring Hope for Parents in Rwanda, with Evas Kyomugisha

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Discover what’s possible when values inform the method.

How can we bridge the gap between autistic communities and traditional therapies?

If you’ve ever wondered, you’ll want to listen to part two of my conversation with Autistic BCBA Mari Cerda, which was originally released on April 22, 2021.

Mari provides professional-development training for teachers and schools on various neurodiversity-affirming topics. She is the co-founder of The LEAP Institute, a US-based non-profit whose mission is to increase equitable access of marginalized groups to ABA (applied behavior analysis). 

Among other things, we discuss:

To learn more about Mari Cerda, please visit her Instagram account @autie.analyst, where she aims to educate and mediate between the worlds of autism and ABA.

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What does it mean to affirm someone’s identity?

Here’s Andrew talking about the importance of affirming autistic identity and supporting people who might be masking.

Andrew has been a dedicated member of our community since 2019. He served as a moderator in our online Global Autism Community, contributed to our Responsive Skills Training, and traveled on two SkillCorps® volunteer trips, first to the Czech Republic and later to Kenya.

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This conversation with Andrew Bennett was originally released on June 29, 2023.

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SkillCorps Spotlight: Inclusion and Affirmation, with Andrew Bennett

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Discover what’s possible when values inform the method.

What does a culturally-informed approach to ABA look like?

If you’re interested in the intersection between neurodiversity, race, and community, you’ll want to listen to this conversation with Autistic BCBA Mari Cerda, which was originally released on April 22, 2021.

Mari provides professional development training for teachers and schools on various neurodiversity-affirming topics. As a Latina Mestiza, she’s passionate about supporting migrant families and their children with disabilities trying to enroll in the American school system. Mari is also the co-founder of The LEAP Institute, a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase equitable access for marginalized groups entering the field of ABA, or applied behavior analysis. 

This episode is part one of our conversation, and we discuss:

To learn more about Mari Cerda, please visit her Instagram account @autie.analyst, where she aims to educate and mediate between the worlds of autism and ABA.

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What’s the difference between explicit and implicit autistic characters?

Here’s Corben Havener discussing explicit and implicit (or “coded”) autistic characters as two different ways of portraying neurodiversity in media. 

The following clip is from a roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community, where Autistic self-advocates shared their opinions on how autism is represented in the media.

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This conversation with our Global Autism Community was originally released on April 14, 2022.

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Representation in the Media, with the Global Autism Community

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Discover what’s possible when you foster inclusion.

How can companies create a neurodiverse-friendly working environment? What should autistic employees look for in a job? Whether you’re an employer or a job seeker, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Grant Harris. 

Grant Harris is an Autistic Self-Advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. He helps organizations achieve organizational excellence through neurodivergent practices.

This episode is part two of our conversation, and we discuss:

To learn more about Grant Harris and his work, please visit: compliancetocommunity.com

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How can someone control a computer with their mind? 

In this episode, Austin Lubetkin talks about his patent for the first interface that would allow a fully paralyzed individual to type and control a computer with their brain. 

Austin is an Autistic artist, aerospace-software engineer, and inventor. He has synesthesia, a phenomenon in which stimuli that would typically activate one sense can stimulate other senses at the same time. This has allowed him to create unique and accessible art experiences, some meant to make people even touch and hear colors. Austin uses his art to spread awareness of various mental conditions. 

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This conversation with Alexis and Austin Lubetkin was originally released on November 10, 2022.

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Art, Synesthesia, and Software Engineering, with Austin Lubetkin

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Discover what’s possible when you leverage your strengths.

What’s the difference between being an introvert, an ambivert, or an omnivert—and how might these identities show up in autistic individuals?

Grant Harris, an Autistic Self-Advocate, consultant, speaker, and author, shares his personal autism journey with us. He helps companies achieve organizational excellence through neurodivergent practices.

This episode is part one of our conversation, and we discuss:

To learn more about Grant Harris and his work, please visit: https://tr.ee/8IniXywirG

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How is a sibling relationship influenced when one is autistic? 

In this episode, Alexis Sevieri talks about how her brother Anthony’s autism influenced their family dynamic growing up, and Anthony describes his journey of self-awareness and acceptance.

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This conversation with Alexis and Anthony Sevieri was originally released on September 28, 2023.

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A Strong Sibling Bond, with Anthony and Alexis Sevieri

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Discover what’s possible when love begins with acceptance.

This episode is part 2 of our Global Autism Community roundtable discussion about Dating and Relationships, originally released on March 17, 2022.

Among other things, we discuss:

Round-table discussions like the one you’ll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. If you’d like to attend and participate in any of our future events, sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.

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