⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode, they discuss life as a twin to an autistic sibling with Miles Kredich.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/

⁠⁠⁠⁠Timestamps:

00:00 Introductions

02:46 Background about the Kredich family

05:06 Turrell's reflections

06:19 Miles on growing up with his twin brother, including Ben's sensory experience

09:00 Floortime and Autism being misunderstood

09:36 Ben's experience with pitch and his musical world

13:36 Miles' first awareness of his synaesthesia and perfect pitch then connecting with Ben around this

15:55 Ben's interest in Miles' world of experience

17:55 Synaesthesia

19:42 Echolalia and intense passions including Ben's love of being in the water

21:21 Miles' father

21:37 Ben's ear for pitch and controlling his environment through pitch

23:34 Need for accommodation and Ben's echolalia

25:28 The universal experience and embracing our differences

26:50 The label of Autism

27:39 The commonality of Autism experiences and "limbic cues"

29:54 Modifying the environment to accommodate disability

32:12 Autistic experiences with change

36:55 Turrell and Ben's interests

38:12 Funniest memories with Ben

40:31 Meeting in dreams

41:19 Reflections since Ben's passing

44:04 Miles logo created with Ben

45:15 Turrell's wrap up

46:21 Autism Moms

47:20 Resonating example of accommodation

48:29 Closing comments

48:45 Kasheena's birthday memorial

Links to Resources:

• Miles' mother's song Circles Around the Son: youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=ay2lSL8hxvA
• Affect Autism podcast with Kim Kredich: https://affectautism.com/2024/04/26/inclusion/
• Miles' website: https://www.mileskredich.com/ben
• BBC Synaesthesia documentary: https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0cvrn0x/synaesthesia-the-phenomenal-power-of-human-perception
• Synaesthesia: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia⁠
• Affect Autism podcast with Dr. Stuart Shanker and limbic cues: https://affectautism.com/2018/08/27/self-reg-and-dir/

* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission.

On this episode, number 296, we are discussing the culture of play, free play, and outdoor play in natural settings with autistic individuals with two guests in Montréal, Québec. Seiun Thomas Henderson is an Autism and education specialist who has been working in the field for over 35 years. He is currently the Director of Research and Innovation at Giant Steps Interdisciplinary Autism Centre in Montréal, where he leads initiatives that bridge research, practice, and community impact. Margaret Fraser is the co-founder and co-director of Metalude, a nonprofit dedicated to creating more child-friendly, inclusive cities.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/11/21/outdoor-play/

Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode, they discuss Autistic Masking with Dr. Angela Kingdon of The Autistic Culture Podcast!

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠Timestamps:

00:00 Introductions

01:33 Getting into the topic of Autistic Masking

04:13 Masking as survival skills

05:43 Everybody masks

07:37 Personality dynamics with masking

08:42 The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (the CAT-Q )

14:03 Turrell and Daria's CAT-Q scores

15:41 Does the CAT-Q really get at Autistic Masking?

18:40 Angela's Autistic Masking story

27:38 Daria's personal insights

29:45 Turrell's personal insights

31:15 Self-judgment around Autistic masking

36:18 "Finding the strays"

37:03 Angela's challenge to be showing up authentic38:34 Difference between Autistic masking and neurotypical masking/impression management

42:45 Summary

44:45 Angela's new Late Diagnosis Club podcast

45:57 Preview of Episode 5

Links to Resources:

• Angela's Master's dissertation on self-diagnosis versus "official" diagnosis: ⁠https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/is-autistic-self-identification-valid⁠
• The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (the CAT-Q ): ⁠https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/⁠
• Interpreting your CAT-Q scores: ⁠https://embrace-autism.com/interpreting-your-cat-q-scores/⁠

• Podcast episode with Autistic self-advocate Mickey Rowe on acting: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2023/03/31/strengths/⁠
• Podcast episode on Autistic Masking book with Dr. Amy Pearson and Kieran Rose: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2023/11/24/masking/⁠
• The Autistic Culture podcast: ⁠https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/⁠
• The Late Diagnosis Club podcast: ⁠https://autisticculture.lpages.co/late-diagnosis-club/⁠

* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission.

This episode, number 295, DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader Kerri Ciskowski joins us to discuss different parent play personas she sees in her clientele. Kerri has been an occupational therapist for 20 years. She does in-home support in central New Jersey through her service Therapy Keeper and now has a DIRFloortime® studio as well for families who are typically raising autistic kids.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/11/07/parent-play-personas

Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

This episode features Clare Kumar who encourages organizations to create "neurologically safe" spaces, cultures, and experiences where their guests can move forward with ease, or "keep calm and carry on." She offers engaging, interactive keynotes and advisory services. She is the host and creator of the Happy Space Podcast - where inclusion meets design.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/10/24/happy-space/

Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode, they discuss the Autistic Culture Podcast's 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture!

Learn more at ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠⁠

Timestamps:

00:32 10 Pillars of Autism

03:27 Pillar 1: Bottom-Up Processing

11:34 Reference to Dr. Stephen Shore mentioning "extremes" (in this podcast episode: https://affectautism.com/2025/08/01/pda/)

15:49 Pillar 2: Rhythmic Communicating

22:55 Pillar 3: Norm Challenging

28:43 Pillar 4: World Building

36:52 Pillar 5: Pattern Matching

39:19 Pillar 6: Game Changing Innovation

40:07 Pillar 7: Boldly Creating

42:36 Variations in support needs but still Autistic

44:33 Pillar 8: Predictably Comforting

48:10 Pillar 9: Justice Seeking

51:29 Pillar 10: Passionate Superfanning

56:41 Wrap-Up57:54 Kasheena Moment

Links/Resources (not endorsements; no commission was received for any of these links):

• Turrell Burgess on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tmauronthespectrum/⁠
• Daria Brown on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/affectautism/
• The 10 pillars of Autistic culture⁠: ⁠https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/autistic-podcast-pillars-of-autistic-culture⁠⁠
• Bill Gates is Autistic: https://www.axios.com/2025/02/03/bill-gates-interview-autism-spectrum
• Mexican Onyx Figurines https://www.therockwarehouse.com/assets/MEX_1142_800.jpg
• The AV Logo behind Daria's head looks like Princess Leia's hair from Star Wars https://www.theorysabers.com/article/princess-leia-quotes
• Darth Vader from Star Wars: https://wallpapers.com/darth-vader-pictures
• 1980s Strawberry Shortcake Toys: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8GJtpqvmJq/
• Michael Jackson album Thriller: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(album)
• Thriller music video: https://geekmamas.com/2021/08/30/thrilling-the-world-with-the-thriller-dance/
• Michael Jackson's Beat It video: https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/michael-jackson-beat-it-youtube-billion-views-club-1235515822/
• The Electrifying Mojo Detroit 1980s Radio DJ: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Electrifying_Mojo
• The Moon Walk https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/michael-jackson-learned-moonwalk/story?id=55336603
• Nirvana rock band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_(band)
• Marvel Universe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Universe
• DC Comics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Comics
• Comic-Con https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_book_convention
• Kobe Bryant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant
• Kobe Bryant Tragic Death https://abcnews.go.com/US/dead-helicopter-crash-southern-california/story?id=68545466
• 1984 Jackson Victory tour https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victory_Tour_(The_Jacksons)
• The Pontiac Silverdome, former home of the Detroit Lions NFL and Detroit Pistons NBA teams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Silverdome
• Lollapalooza Music Festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lollapalooza_lineups_by_year
• DIRFloortime https://www.icdl.com/dir/floortime

* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission.

This episode features a new empowering podcast called The Affirming Village which focuses on creating more neuroaffirming spaces for neurodivergent and disabled learners--a topic that comes up regularly at ICDL's parent support meetings. Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC and Educator Lisa Baskin Wright talk about their personal experiences as neurodivergent mothers advocating for their children in ableist school settings, about their professional work in this area, the biases families face, and their new podcast that provides a neuroaffirming space to discuss these issues.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/10/03/the-affirming-village/

Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠. Two autistics, very different, yet aligned on many values. Join their conversation by tuning in to hear their viewpoints on topics from DIR® to professional sports, food, and pop culture to neurodivergent relationships and more!

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and hello

00:37 Introduction to our guest, Khylil Robinson

01:35 First topic: Dealing with awkward situations

02:48 Turrell's dating mixer and football game

07:35 Meet-up experiences and Khylil's audio hyposensitivity

15:58 Driving and loud music

20:05 Board games, arcade games, bowling alleys, night clubs and socializing

29:25 10 Pillars of Autistic culture from the Autistic Culture Podcast

29:52 Food!

39:07 Ausome Ambassadors

48:38 Canada Fun Facts!

Links/Resources (not endorsements; no commission was received for any of these links):

• Turrell Burgess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmauronthespectrum/
• Daria Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affectautism/
• Khylil's organization⁠: https://www.spectrumsuccess911.org/
• Khylil on the WE CHOSE PLAY podcast:

• Part 1: Taking that Step on the Red Carpet: https://affectautism.com/2022/11/05/step/
• Part 2: Bridging the Gap in Understanding: https://affectautism.com/2022/11/12/bridge/
• Hiki neurodivergent dating app: https://www.hikiapp.com/
• Battleship game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battleship_(game)
• Jenga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenga
• Neurodivergent therapist Zoe Darazsdi: https://www.zoedarazsdi.com/
• Sad and Boujie Party - Philadelphia: https://www.instagram.com/sadandboujeeparty/
• Migo's song Bad and Boujie: https://youtu.be/S-sJp1FfG7Q?si=YwTHzohWqYhyTUhs
• Boat where "Sad and Boujie" event was held: https://www.moshulu.com/
• Khylil's Driving Blog: https://asdnext.org/blog/drivers-story/
• Loops Ear Plugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/
• King of Hearts game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2566650/King_of_Hearts/
• Dance, water, dance!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdPjTocVPhQ
• Sexy Nerds events: https://sexynerds.net/
• Tattooed Mom Philadelphia bar: https://www.tattooedmomphilly.com/
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Curious_Incident_of_the_Dog_in_the_Night-Time
• Wind-up flipping frogs: https://playfulmindstoys.ca/products/wind-up-flipping-frogs?variant=42483235619072
• Dum Dum Pops: https://www.dumdumpops.com/
• 10 pillars of Autistic culture: https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/autistic-podcast-pillars-of-autistic-culture
• Buddakan restaurant in Philadelphia: https://buddakan.com/
• Ausome Ambassadors in Philadelphia: https://www.spectrumsuccess911.org/charity-organization-programs/ausome-ambassadors
• Next Ausome Ambassadors offering through Drexel University Autism Institute: https://www.facebook.com/AJDrexelAutismInstitute/posts/the-community-wellness-hub-and-spectrum-success-911-are-hosting-ausome-ambassado/1208335408000369/
• Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: https://globalnews.ca/news/8450380/mayor-niagara-falls-something-for-everyone/
• Turrell's book: https://affectautism.com/2022/06/04/turrell-burgess/

* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission.

This episode features Kelly Bron Johnson in Montreal and Anne Borden King in Toronto. Kelly is a non-binary, Autistic, and Hard of Hearing (HoH) self-advocate and founder of ⁠Completely Inclusive⁠, a social enterprise consultancy devoted to inclusion and accessibility in the workplace. Anne is the co-founder of ⁠Autistics for Autistics⁠, Canada's autistic self-advocacy organization, and the host of ⁠Noncompliant: A Neurodiversity Podcast⁠. Both guests are mothers of autistic teenage sons and authors. We are chatting about their journey and Canadian disability advocacy.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/09/26/action/⁠

Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

This episode I'm airing a year-old presentation made by the late, great DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader and phenomenal educator, Kasheena Holder. I hope you will enjoy the tips she provided our DIR® Parent Network with regarding bridging the gap between home and school.

For those who knew Kasheena, this will be a wonderful reminder of her warmth, wisdom, and dedication to families. And for those hearing her for the first time, it’s a chance to be inspired by the passion and insight she so generously shared.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: https://affectautism.com/2025/09/26/school/

Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/support/