On the Spectrum

Episode 29: Gender Roles, Masculinity, and Toxicity

In this episode, we dig into what it means to be a man!

Gender roles and social expectations are hard to conform to, especially when you're autistic. We also dig into the Toxic aspects of male behavior, red pill influencers, sex, white knighting, and much more!

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Episode 28: JAKE JETPULSE! Unleash your superpower.

We spoke to Led Bradshaw, illustrator of Jake Jetpulse and creator of Jetpulse comics.

Led Bradshaw created a comic book series based on the characters and stories from the imagination of his autistic son, Jake.

What makes the characters in "The Adventures of Jake Jetpulse™" so interesting? unlike typical books for kids about autism, Jetpulse Studios focuses on the three hallmarks of autism — deficits in social communication, adherence to routines, and difficulty with reading others — and divides them into the three main characters.

This makes a story that neurotypical, or non-autistic, children can read over and over. This approach to the characters can open new doors by which they could tell stories using relatable scenarios that are common to individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Episode 27 - "We're Fixated" - Hyper Fixations, Special Interests, and Authenticity

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Episode 26 - "We're Avoidant" - Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria & Pathological Demand Avoidance

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Steve and Nick dig into what it's like being autistic in social situations. Why do we feel left out?

Also, the two of them dig into RSD and PDA. What are they? What can we do about it?

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Episode 25 - "We're Animated" - Special Guest: Static Radio - Entertainment, Radio, Improv, and Comedy"

On the Spectrum teams up with Static Radio, the internet's oldest radio show.

Dating back to 1999, static radio has been entertaining the interwebs longer than it took for Al Gore to invent it. Join us as we speak with Bob (neurodivergent host, suspected autistic person, and Blue Cat) as we speak about entertainment, comedy, and more.

Listen to Static Radio here.

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Episode 24 - "We're Adaptable" - Neurotypical Obligations & Joking about Autism

Nick and Steve delve into the topic of social obligations surrounding Neurodiversity. What responsibility do Nuerotypicals have? How much is our responsibility?

Also, Steve makes the case for when it's ok to joke about Autism.

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Episode 23 - "We're Funny too" - Special Guest: Richie Oliver - Comedy, Improv, and Performing with Autistic Peers

Our long-time friend and colleague, Richie Oliver, joins us for this episode.

Richie Oliver is an original musician, performer, actor, and writer.

In this episode we delve into acting, comedy, and what it's like working with autistic performers.

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Episode 22 - "We're Different, Not Less" - Guest Temple Grandin: Careers, Education, & Visual Thinkers

Ph.D., Professor, Author, and Activist Temple Grandin joins us to discuss careers and education. How do we create a society where autistic and neurodivergent people can thrive?

Temple covers ways to help ND youth and young adults, late diagnosed, and ways to navigate the NT workplace.

Plus, we asked Temple some of your questions submitted to us via Facebook, Tiktok, and more.

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Episode 21 - "We're Truth-seekers" - Misinformation & The Twitter Problem

Think the vaccines causing Autism debate is over? Apparently not...

Vaccine misinformation is rampant on Twitter. Steve Kirsch and RFK Jr. are partially to blame.

Yet simple searches for research and peer-reviewed studies debunk their claims.

Japanese Study: MMR Vaccine vs Rates of Autism

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