The Autistic Tea Party

Links

VIdeos
Duke University's Promo Vid for the App
Sample of the Videos Kids had to Watch

Studies
Gender Shades
Duke's Study and Findings
IEEE Study on Racial Bias in Face Recognition

Books
Weapons of Math Destruction
Automating Inequity
Algorithms of Oppression

This week Malia was away doing fancy work things, so it's just me interviewing the incomparable Maria Coie-Peña, Author, Professor, and mother. We talk about the concept at the center of a lot of Maria's work : Linguicism. We talk about what it is, how it plays out in school environments. how it causes cultural rifts within families, and so so much more.  Maria even offers our listeners a 40% discount off her amazing book for our listeners!

Links:
Maria's Book , use code MLC40 for 40% off !
Maria's Twitter
Maria's Instagram

This week we changed it up a bit and sit down with just the two of us (Malia and Cat) to explore the topic of Neuro-Autonomy. What does this term mean? Where'd it come from? And most importantly, why do we need it? 

We hear a lot about restorative justice these days, but what does it look like in action? We spoke with April of @gobeyoninclusion about what restorative education and justice looks like in the classroom. As per the usual, we dig into the systemic problems at play and some other topics like what the heck a "strength based model" of disability is, and if it's even helpful.

Links
April's Tiktok
Beyond Inclusion
April's Instagram

We were so excited to talk with Mr. Jack this week! Many of you may know him from Tiktok where he's known for wearing his whimsical and fun hats to talk about some serious disabilities rights issues. We talk about being a "special educator" during covid, what an accessibility specialist is , and what Mr. Jack would change if he could change anything about the world. We think you all will love this one!

Links

Mr. Jack's Tiktok
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This week we had the honor of speaking with Mr. Chazz of @mrchazzmrchazz on Tiktok. We talked about the importance of self regulation and its importance throughout the life of an individual. We also talk about the importance of parents, caregivers, educators understanding when they themselves are in need of regulation and how they can better themselves to be more present for the needs of those they support.

Links

Mr. Chazz's Tiktok
Mr. Chazz's Patreon
Mr. Chazz's Podcast

CW: Addiction, substance use, illicit substances, mental health, suicide

*The opinions/views expressed in this episode are only those of the individuals speaking, they do not apply to and are not the views of any professional or academic institutions mentioned herein.

This week's episode is about a rarely discussed topic of substance use disorders in the disabled community. We got to speak with Lisa Lucas of @ladyharmreduction on Tiktok and  while many assume that rates would be lower in our community , statistics indicate the exact opposite. This is an intense episode, but we hope it will offer some hope and reduce stigma around this subject.

Links

Lisa's Tiktok
Resources for Harm Reduction
Get Your HydroJug Here!
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CW : Everything

We got to unwind for a bit with @Sticksy617 this week and have what was probably our most neurodivergent conversation to date. Try and follow along as we jump from one chronically online hot take to the next and give our thoughts and feelings on them . This episode contains lots of language and sensitive subject matter, so listener discretion is advised.

Sticksy's Tiktok
Sticksy's Insta

If you or someone you know is dealing with self harm, please reach out here for help

This episode is for every parent of an autistic child that has/ does/ will ever feel unheard during the diagnostic process. Davon Simmons of @oneausomemom spoke with us this week about what the journey to get a diagnosis for her daughter looked like, we talk early intervention services, and even how to advocate for yourself and your child when it comes to family. 

All of Davon's Links!

The topic of conservatorship has been all over the media lately with the recent Britney Spears happenings. But conservatorship has always been a disability justice issue. So, what exactly is conservatorship? What are the alternatives, and is it ever necessary. We have Attorney, writer, and advocate Haley Moss on to discuss the ins and outs of this whole issue and so much more. 

Links

Haley's Website

Get Your HydroJug! 

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