Autism Knows No Borders

Social Media and Intersectional Advocacy, with Tiffany Hammond | TBT


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Discover what’s possible when your life is not defined by a single identity. 

Tiffany Hammond is an autism self-advocate, a mother to two boys on the spectrum, and the voice behind the blog Fidgets and Fries. As a Black and autistic woman, Tiffany aims to educate others about autism and intersectional advocacy. 

In this conversation, we discuss:

  • How Tiffany became aware of her differences
  • The guilt she felt after her first son was diagnosed
  • How Tiffany finally accepted her own autism
  • The journey of her advocacy work
  • How she feels about being an Instagram influencer
  • Why Tiffany felt conflicted about her sudden social media growth after the death of George Floyd
  • The division within the autism community
  • The overlap between intersectionality and neurodiversity
  • To learn more about Tiffany Hammond, please visit: 

    Instagram: @fidgets.and.fries 

    Twitter: fidgetsandfries 

    Website: fidgetsandfries.com 

    Patreon: patreon.com/tiffanyhammond 

    This conversation with Tiffany Hammond was originally released on January 14, 2021. 

    Tiffany's book A Day With No Words was released this last May and has since reached The New York Times #1 Best Seller for Children’s Picture Books. This colorful and engaging picture book for young readers shares what life can look like for families who communicate in a nonverbal way, utilizing tools (like tablets) to embrace their unique method of "speaking."

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