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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Episode 20 - The Autism Community, The Spectrum, and Confirmation Bias

Join Steve and Nick as they delve into the infighting and drama within the Autism / ND communities. Nick tackles bias and being blind to other parts of the spectrum.

Plus, Steve regales Nick with some weird stories floating around the interweb and manages to make Nick LOL several times!

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Episode 19 - Lindsay Demers: PhD, Researcher, and TikToker

Is Autism Speaks really that bad? What is media literacy? Baja Blast supremacy? And why does Steve keep singing Nickelback during this episode?

On the Spectrum podcast meets The Legume of Doom, a popular TikToker who speaks about autism and neurodivergence. Lindsay is a clinical researcher, associate professor, and an opinionated Social Media personality who isn't afraid to share her (well-researched) takes.

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Episode 18 - Ben Sorensen: Australian Comedian, Voice Actor, & Advocate

On the Spectrum welcomes Ben Sorensen.

Ben is an eccentric media personality, voiceover guy, and writer. Known as the "Master of Banter" Ben is an MC for many events all over Australia.

This episode delves into Late Diagnosis, Politics, Socialism, Comedy, Drop Bears, and Autism Down Under. Plus Steve pitches Australian Star Wars & Nick discovers why a “Big Red” would fuck him up!

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Episode 17 - Nyxie Gaia: A.I. Founder, Healer, & Shaman

On the Spectrum podcast welcomes Nyxie Gaia.

Nyxie is an autistic, intersex, Spanish born - Icelandic Shaman who heals others using the powers of psychedelics.

Nick and Steve delve into the world of psychedelic drugs and learn about Nyxies journey from A.I. founder to Shaman. Listen as Nyxie shares a profound revelation that came to her during a psychedelic trip.

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Episode 16 - Shea Belsky: CTO of Mentra

On the Spectrum podcast welcomes Shea Belsky.

Shea Belsky is an autistic self-advocate and changemaker. He is the Chief Technology Officer of Mentra, a hiring platform for neurodivergent job seekers. Mentra is the world's first neurodiversity hiring platform. Focused on making the world more accessible for everyone.

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