Tokenism often plays a key factor among the marginalized groups and autistics are no exception.   Here to talk to us about tokenism is Kayla Rodriguez who will also share this later in at the panel. 

 

Kayla Rodriguez is Puerto Rican and was diagnosed with Aspergers when she was a child but she prefers to identify as autistic. Kayla was also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Kayla is originally from New York but has moved with her family to many states including Florida, Virginia, and Georgia. Kayla currently resides in Buford, Georgia. Kayla had difficulty in school and struggled to identify her passion for a career. After high school, she made connections with autistic self-advocates and realized advocacy was her calling. She joined Autistic Self-Advocacy Atlanta, an affiliate group of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network. She then learned advocacy in the Bobby Dodd Ambassador Program, the GaLEND (Georgia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) program and the My Voice My Participation My Board program. Kayla is very talented in writing and speaking and she has spoken in several panels and she won the Golden Goal Goldie Award for Young Community Advocate.  She just finished her first-ever work experience, which was a paid internship at GCDD (Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities) and is currently figuring out her next step.

Also, be sure to stay tuned for more information about the re-scheduling of our panel

Future guests

1. Ashley Dudley: April 12, 2020, 8:00 PM EST

2. Stepanie Holmes: April 19, 2020, 8:00 PM EST

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-springbrooks-conver-29873217/episode/on-the-spectrum-transitioning-from-high-49746547/

3. Be sure to stay tuned for information about a surprise mystery guest

 

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As you know, Dr. Grandin is the pioneer of the Autism Community. Moreover, she is a true example of what an overcomer is.   Here is an invisible toast to Dr. Grandin and her wonderful mother Eustacia Cutler.  

Announcements:

1. I am currently accepting applications for calls for the proposal on interviews - Though I am completely booked up in April if Iof would like talk with me, I have four slots currently open in May.  You can find out more information right here on my page.  

This month will feature

1. Kayla Rodriguez - Sunday April 5, 2020 at 8:00 PM EST

2. Ashley Dudley - Sunday April 12, 2020 at 8:00 PM EST

3. Stephanie Holmes - Sunday April 19, 2020 at 8:00 EST

4. Haley Moss - Sunday April 26,2020 at 8:00 PM EST

In this episode, I give my reviews on the tv show "Atypical" and it's up and downs

Regardless of the COVOD-19 pandemic, today is "World Autism Day," which used to be referred to as "World Autism Awareness Day."  Since the first time "Autism Awareness," debuted, things have evolved as autistic self-advocates voices continue to be heard year-round.   However, I believe that it's okay to have autism awareness and autism acceptance at the same time.

Announcements:

Upcoming interviews

1. Kayla Rodriguez - Tokenism in the workplace: Sunday April 5, 2020- 8:00 PM EST

2. Ashley Dudley - Late diagnosis and Employment: Sunday April 12, 2020- 8:00 PM EST

3. Stephanie Holmes -  Women on the Spectrum: Sunday April 19, 2020 - 8:00 PM EST

Tune in here for my our first interview on Converge Autism Radio on my Transition experiences from highschool into college.

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-springbrooks-conver-29873217/episode/on-the-spectrum-transitioning-from-high-49746547/

Find out more about converge autism radio 

More information about Converge Autism Radio

https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/converge-autism-radio/

Autism often comes with anxiety that can make a situation a lot more stressful. However, you can learn to travel by air in making the trip more interesting.

This episode talks about issues with allistic privileges which is common for any marginalized group and what the lack of privileges we hold.

This is a very special announcement

For anyone who lives as a member of a marginalized or target group, barriers and privileges often loom. In addition, discouragement often rears its ugly head in the form of acquaintances.  Common statements such as "You're unrealistic," "That's too hard," "We'll see" and many others are openly said to individuals on the spectrum.  Yet, autistics don't have to let the opinions of others define who they are. 

 

Announcement:

Kayla Rodriguiz, who is an autistic self-advocate who represents the Latino and the LGBT community, will be featured on my show next Sunday.  She will talk to me about "Tokenism in the Workplace."  She and I will be on the Powerhouse Strong Panel with three other lovely women who are also on the spectrum.  We will talk about neurodiversity, autism, acceptance, and inclusion in the work environment.    If you know Kayla, you will not want to miss this. 

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People, who live on the spectrum often face rejection and exclusion and even by family members.  Especially when one has lived on their own.  while rejection and exclusion can come from such people who are supposed to love and cherish us, there are things you can do in order to move on with your life.  

Here are some videos and information

Watch Wellcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v37KOsj6SG4

 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/201006/mastering-failure-and-rejection-part-2-3?collection=1084443

Oftentimes, family members can often struggle to accept their loved one-ones who live on the autism spectrum.    Meanwhile, they have other family members who they see as "Perfect" and put them on a pedestal and expect them to be the family superstar and the bread winner.  Meanwhile, they can compare their autistic children to the allistics who who are the apple of the family's eye. This kind of behavior can lead to a slew of issues among the family members.   Why does it happen? Tune in to find out.

 

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