The Autistic Tea Party

This bonus episode is the audio from the live stream that was held on July 11th, 2021. It features Lydia, Shain, and Robin discussing the history of the JRC (Judge Rotenberg Center) and what can currently be done to help with the courts recent overturn of the ban on the use of the graduated electronic decelerator on autistic individuals at this center. For more information please see the link below which is a living archive collated by Lydia .

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JRC Living Archive 

tags: aba, autism, operant conditioning, autism awareness , judge rotenberg center, behaviorism , bcba, ot, slp, special needs, human rights, anti-racism, disability rights, disabled, disability justice, aba therapy, autistic

This week's episode is about the impact of punitive parenting and how we can shift our approach to a much healthier and gentler place. Join us as we speak with Gabe of @the_indomitable_blackman about how to navigate tricky behaviors and situations that can catch up even the most mindful of parents!

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Gabe's Instagram

Gabe's Tiktok

Gabe's Website

Tags: autism, IEP, Special needs, autistic, aba, autism awareness, autism mom, mothering autism., autism parents, autism teacher, bcba, ot, slp, autistic parenting, education, parenting tips. education resources, advocacy , special education teacher, autistic child, adhd , adhd adult, cross-disability justice

Do you ever feel lost, unheard or unsure of how to advocate best for your child during an IEP? you're not alone and this is exactly why Kim Kizito does what she does. This week we spoke with Kim, @theiepstrategist to talk all things IEPs and how to make sure you are getting the most resources for your child as possible! 

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Kim's Book

Kim's Tiktok

Book with Kim

tags: autism, IEP, Special needs, autistic, aba, autism awareness, autism mom, mothering autism., autism parents, autism teacher, bcba, ot, slp, autistic parenting, education, parenting tips. education resources, advocacy , special education teacher, autistic child

We had the amazing opportunity to speak with Eileen Lamb of the The Autism Cafe this week. Eileen is an autistic author, photographer, and mother that runs the blog The Autism Cafe. We talk about what often is missing from the conversation about the notion of "Autism Moms" and how the Neurodiversity Movement has a big internalized ableism. 

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Eileen's Book

The Autism Cafe Instagram

The Autism Cafe Blog

tags: autism, IEP, Special needs, autistic, aba, autism awareness, autism mom, mothering autism., autism parents, autism teacher, bcba, ot, slp, autistic parenting, education, parenting tips. education resources, advocacy , special education teacher, autistic child

When it comes to intersectionality and anti-racism the autistic community has got a long way to go. This week we sat down with Kayla Smith of @blackautistickayla on Tiktok to discuss her experience with the autistic community online and what led her to leave the community for good. This  is a must listen.

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Kayla's book contribution

Kayla's Insta

Kayla's Twitter

Kayla's Tiktok

The Matthew Rushin Case

tags: autism, IEP, Special needs, autistic, aba, autism awareness, autism mom, mothering autism., autism parents, autism teacher, bcba, ot, slp, autistic parenting, education, parenting tips. education resources, advocacy , special education teacher, autistic child

This weeks episode is loaded with information and wisdom from one of our favorite TikTokers @jruestitch. We talk about everything from workplace burnout to relationships. We hope you'll love this episode as much as we did. 

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Stitch's Tiktok

The Power of Vulnerability

The Power of Habit

tags: autism, IEP, Special needs, autistic, aba, autism awareness, autism mom, mothering autism., autism parents, autism teacher, bcba, ot, slp, autistic parenting, education, parenting tips. education resources, advocacy , special education teacher, autistic child

We sat down this week with Kahukura of More Than One Neurotype to talk about pathological demand avoidance, parenting, and much more. 

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More Than One Neurotype

Kahukura's TikTok

tags: autism, IEP, Special needs, autistic, aba, autism awareness, autism mom, mothering autism., autism parents, autism teacher, bcba, ot, slp, autistic parenting, education, parenting tips. education resources, advocacy , special education teacher, autistic child

Welcome to the first ever episode of The Autistic Tea Party! We sat down with Dr. Lesley of @Lesleypsyd on TikTok to talk about all things Autism and ADHD. 

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Lesley's TikTok

tags: autism, IEP, Special needs, autistic, aba, autism awareness, autism mom, mothering autism., autism parents, autism teacher, bcba, ot, slp, autistic parenting, education, parenting tips. education resources, advocacy , special education teacher, autistic child

This episode Robin interviews well-known Autistic lawyer and advocate, Haley Moss. We discuss snacks, neurodiversity, ableism and tips for college students.