I was very lucky to be able to interview Yadir today!

(For some reason the Zoom camera kept switching between us, so please excuse the extra video of me listening to Yadir!)

We discuss Yadir's advice to parents of autistic and neurodivergent children, their work as an autistic productivity coach, disabled productivity, and their experience as a late-diagnosed autistic person.

Here's a link to learn more about Yadir's work and read some of their articles on neurodiversity, productivity, and other topics! https://expandyu.com/author/kymora/

Timestamps

00:00-1:55: Introduction

1:56- 10:15: Advice for parents of neurodivergent children

10:16- 19:12: Pros and cons of labels

19:13- 29:52: What is Disabled Productivity?

29:52-34:50: Yadir's experience as a late-diagnosed autistic person

34:41-42:51: School accommodations and work as a productivity coach

#neurodiversity #disability #productivity #autism

I was very happy to be able to meet and interview Heather! We talk about Heather's life, interests, experience with the Special Olympics, gardening, and what change she would make in the world if anything was possible.

Hello! This video is an attempt to offer my perspective on some common criticisms of the neurodiversity movement (with a focus on autism), in particular:

1.) The criticism that neurodiversity is only focused on autistic people with lower support needs

2.) The criticism that the neurodiversity movement forces positivity in an unhealthy or unrealistic way

3.) The criticism that the neurodiversity movement is asking for "special treatment" for autistic or neurodivergent people

Here is a link to learn more about nonspeaking autistic people's experiences with ABA: https://autisticstrategies.net/nonspeaking-autistics-against-aba/

Here are some other links to websites, blogs, or books from nonspeaking autistic people and/or minimally speaking autistic people:

Hari Srinivasan: https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html

Amy Sequenzia: https://ollibean.com/author/amy-sequenzia/

Neuroclastic Nonspeakers Archive: https://neuroclastic.com/category/culture-identity/nonspeaker/

Timestamps:

0:00-0:50 : Introduction

0:51-5:50: The neurodiversity movement isn't representative

5:51-14:00: Neurodiversity-affirming approaches involve unhealthy positivity

14:01-21:56: Autistic self-advocates are asking for "special treatment"

So grateful for the chance to interview Gerald Parrish about his experiences today! Gerald discusses life as an early-diagnosed autistic person, his work in advocating for autism-inclusion in the work place, the isolation of masking, and more.

Here's a link to learn more about Gerald's work at ALP-NC: https://alpnc.org/trainer/gerald-parrish/

Here's a link to connect with Gerald through his LinkedIn profile!: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-parrish

Timestamps:

00:00-1:04 : Introduction

1:05-17:30 : Experience as an early-diagnosed autistic person

17:31- 23:50: Advice to parents of autistic children

23:51 - 35:50: Gerald's work with ALP-NC