Spectrumly Speaking

In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism educator, consultant, and DIR/Floortime provider Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D.. Dr. Jennie is an autism educator, DIR/Floortime provider, and consultant with extensive experience supporting, evaluating, and creating programs for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. In 2008, she launched Florida’s first developmentally based school where her roles included Director of Education and President of the Board. In 2014, Dr. Jennie founded Autism Education and Development Solutions to address and meet the needs in the local autism community of South Florida.  She works individually with families - using both DIR/Floortime and the PLAY Project, consults with schools, creates meaningful social opportunities for individuals with autism and their families, and teaches autism courses at both Barry and Lynn University. For more about Dr. Jennie: https://www.drjennietk.com/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.fac

(27 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss common causes of low self-esteem and imposter syndrome, while offering tips on how to improve self-image while giving yourself credit for achievements. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author, therapist, and self-advocate Finn V. Gratton, M.A., LMFT. Finn is a transgender and autistic psychotherapist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their clinical work, teaching, and writing are focused on the intersections of trauma, neurodiversity, and gender. They recently published a book, Supporting Transgender, Autistic Youth and Adults: A Guide for Professionals and Families. For more about Finn, visit: http://www.grattonpsychotherapy.com/ Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults: A Guide for Professionals and Families can be found here or through your local bookstore. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

(29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author and self-advocate Jen Malia. Jen is Associate Professor of English at Norfolk State University.  Her debut children’s picture book, Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, is due out in April 2020 with Albert Whitman.  The book is based on her own and her daughter’s experiences living with autism and sensory issues.  She has written essays for the New York Times, the Washington Post, New York Magazine, Woman’s Day, and Glamour, among others.  She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and three kids.  To learn more about Jen, find her on Twitter at @jenmaliabooks or visit her website at JenMalia.com. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist,

(AUDIO - 32 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Sherry Moss (fashion designer and Haley’s mom) to discuss ways to establish new routines, while keeping old ones on track. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

(10 mins) In this New Years mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2019, and what they hope 2020 has in store. Do you have goals set for the new year? We would love to hear! Happy New Years from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains! ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

(51 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and and guest co-host Marcie Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) welcome autism advocate Wanda Deschamps. Wanda is founder and principal of Liberty Co – a consultancy for non-profits with charitable status. When not spending time with friends, following the Pittsburg Penguins, exercising, or reading about history, biographies or current affairs, she is a champion for inclusivity, with special focus on neurodiversity and gender equity issues. Wanda is a skilled advocate for advancing and achieving gender balance in non-profit leadership and in elected representation. The three discuss Wanda’s autism diagnosis, the gender inequality and lack of diversity of nonprofit leadership roles, and explore tips for new mothers that are on the spectrum. For more about Wanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-k-deschamps-a7974122/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our h

(44 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate and author Gretchen McIntire (formerly Gretchen Leary)! She is the Executive Director of a non profit that serves individuals on the Autism Spectrum, a motivational speaker, and the author of two children’s books called “Really Really Like Me” and “The Quiet Bear”. The three discuss how Gretchen came to write children’s books, and cover common challenges and helpful tips for minimizing stress while traveling. Check out the travel issue of Zoom Magazine edited by Gretchen: https://geekclubbooks.com/zoom-autism/issue-16-travel/ For more about Gretchen: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenamcintire/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss t

(43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss common issues with experiencing burnouts, and offer tips to prevent it from happening. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

(31 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate Rachel Barcellona! Rachel recently made headlines as the first Miss Florida contestant to be on the autism spectrum. She received her A.A. degree from St. Petersburg College, and is currently attending University of South Florida, majoring in English with minors in creative writing and communication. She studied International relations and languages including Russian and Spanish. Rachel is also studying voice and is an opera singer, showcasing her talents in New York and London, England. Rachel won the Els for Autism award in 2017, is a spokesperson for the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at the University of South Florida, and also is on their advocacy board. Rachel was named an ambassador for Unicorn Children’s Foundation, a board member for the Els Center for Excellence, a board member of Safe Minds Inc., and has traveled internationally with the Global Autism Project. She is also a member of the Internat

(55 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed.. Under her pen name “Samantha Craft”, Marcie is the author of the book Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum, as well as a contributing author to the book Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. She is also a vocational coach, a peer mentor, business consultant, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing. In recognition of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the three discuss inclusion in the workplace, disclosing needs at a job, and common challenges in finding accommodations. For more information about Marcie, visit: http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/ For more information about ULTRA Testing, visit: http://ultratesting.us/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and

(42 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome returning guest Amy Gravino, M.A.. Amy is a Certified Autism Specialist and the president of A.S.C.O.T. Consulting. She is a national public speaker, autism consultant, college coach, and writer who has given two TED talks and spoken at the United Nations and events and conferences across the country. She is currently authoring The Naughty Autie, a memoir of her experiences with dating, sexuality, and relationships as a woman on the autism spectrum. She is known as “The Dr. Ruth of Autism”. The three discuss Amy’s rare early diagnosis, how she strives to be “the Dr. Ruth of the Autism Community,” and the challenges present in facilitating conversations about sex in the autism community. The three discuss the subject of dealing with unwanted and inappropriate attention, the emotional ramifications of stalking and its prevalence in the autism community, the lack of proper education for people on the spectrum, and how things could be impro

In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sherry Moss. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in political science and went on to dental school at WashU and Columbia University. Then, she switched career paths and became a fashion designer whose clothes were in stores like Henri Bendel and Neiman Marcus and worn by Hollywood stars and MTV personalities. However, you might know her best for being Haley’s mom – a role she’s had full-time for 25 years and counting! The three discuss Sherry’s parenting methods, the importance of treating autism as a positive, and how best parents can support the passions of their children. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and ne

In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Morénike Giwa Onaiwu. Morénike is an Autistic woman of color, educator, writer, public speaker, parent, and global advocate. A proactive, resourceful professional, Morénike, whose undergraduate and graduate degrees are in International Relations and Education, is passionate about human rights, justice, and inclusion. She is a contributing author/editor of several publications, abstracts, and books focusing on community engagement, HIV research, disability, diversity, and nontraditional leadership. Recently she was an editor of and a contributor to the book "All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism". Morénike has been an invited speaker in the White House, at the UN, and numerous national disability, advocacy, and research conferences. Three discuss racial diversity within the autism community, the challenges that prevent diverse voices of advocacy to be heard, and the important role allies play in making the spectrum more diverse.

(28 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss autistic-friendly yoga. Mikhaela Ackerman was diagnosed with ASD when she was 5 years old back in the early 90s and nonverbal in her early childhood. Mikhaela is a certified yoga instructor and creates yoga classes specifically designed for neurodivergent people. Additionally, she founded a blog “Edge of the Playground” in February 2018 to help individuals on the autism spectrum with life transitions and their families. Mikhaela is a contributing author on The Mighty, Mental Health Talk and many more. She regularly appears for autism speaking events and conducts autism trainings for parents, educators, and medical professionals. Mikhaela earned her Juris Doctorate in law in 2016 and currently works in legal compliance. The three discuss Mikhaela’s history teaching yoga to neurodiverse people, shares tips for having positive yoga experiences, and offers advice on finding the right studio for you. For m

(33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss an issue everyone deals with: stress! Haley and Dr. Butts run the gamut from stress can overlap with autism, to tools on how to reduce it on a daily basis including yoga, mindfulness, and treating techniques. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

(32 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Dani Bowman. Dani has worked professionally in the animation industry since age 14, premiering 8 award-winning animated shorts at San Diego Comic-Con each year. She uses her passions including animation to demonstrate to others on the autism spectrum that anything is possible and follow their dreams. Since age 15, Dani has led summer animation camps around the country, initially with Joey Travolta's Inclusion Films, and then expanding out on her own to teach to over 1000 youth with autism and other abilities. Dani graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Animation in 2018, and is currently working on getting a Master’s of Business Administration. The three discuss Dani’s history in animation, her creative process, how she teaches other neurodivergent people, and ways other people on the spectrum can succeed in following their dreams. For more about Dani, visit: DanimationEntertainment.com ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is th

(29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Mikhaela Ackerman. Mikhaela Ackerman was diagnosed with ASD when she was 5 years old back in the early 90s and nonverbal in her early childhood. She writes from her own experiences, giving a glimpse into her world while also providing strategies to others who are autistic for daily living. She founded a blog “Edge of the Playground” in February 2018 to help individuals on the autism spectrum with life transitions and their families. Mikhaela is a contributing author on The Mighty, Mental Health Talk and many more. She regularly appears for autism speaking events and conducts autism trainings for parents, educators, and medical professionals. Mikhaela earned her Juris Doctorate in law in 2016 and currently works in legal compliance. Additionally, Mikhaela is a certified yoga instructor and creates yoga classes specifically designed for neurodivergent people. The three discuss Mikhaela’s writing, shares tips for independent living, and ex

(51 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed.. Under her pen name “Samantha Craft”, Marcie is the author of the book Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum, as well as a contributing author to the book Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. She is also a vocational coach, a peer mentor, business consultant, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing. The three discuss the challenges women with autism have in finding long-term workplaces, the positive connections made through advocacy, and preparing for a job interview while being true to yourself. For more information about Marcie, visit: http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/ For more information about ULTRA Testing, visit: http://ultratesting.us/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

(24 mins) In this episode, host Haley Moss welcomes co-host Dr. Lori Butts. The two discuss Lori’s history with psychology, law, and autism, and then discusses challenges related to change. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/