Strength Based Self-Care in a Medical Deficit Culture

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.Philip and Charlotte discuss goal setting for Autistic Adults, emphasizing flexibility and personalized approaches. Charlotte is a late-identified Autistic, and ADHD with bipolar II who shares her journey to become a self-advocate.  Charlotte will highlight long-term and short-term goals, adapting to routine changes and leveraging community support. Charlotte also discusses the impact of socio-political circumstances on intersectional communities, advocating for community-centered efforts and the documentary "Autistic Out Loud," which focuses on black Autistic individuals. 

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.Routines, rules, honesty, problem solving and sensory care are the strengths that Autistics have to be successful. Philip, Carole Jean and Lisa Morgan talk about the current culture where Autistics and other intersectional identities are suffering because of a medical deficit culture, Autistics can use the strengths of Autism brings out the best in who Autistic people are. Join us fora conversation that is encouraging and honest.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Have you every asked yourself "What in the world are boundaries?" Many Autistics have asked that question. How do we take care of ourselves with a holistic approach? Carole Jean-Whittington and I talk with Michelle Markman who will give you some suggestions about what boundaries are, and how to create them for you to feel safe. We stress the importance of saying no to others, and yes to yourself. Come listen to the conversation with three Autistics that have our own experiences that you may recognize. It may help you explore options that work for you.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.On April 11th, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced that by this Fall we will know what is causing the Autism Epidemic. A week later RFK announced that they would be creating an Autism registry that was changed a month later to be an Autism database.Philip King-Lowe hosts a 1 1/2 hour documentary that begins with a brief look at where Autism research and politics have brought us, and now faces collapse by RFK's plans. Philip will be joined by five Autistic individuals. Sam Farmer. Becca Lory Hector. Joyner Emerick. Michael Fuell. Jillian Nelson. The guests will share their reactions and concerns about RFK's announcements and how they are impacting the Autism community. Later they will share recommendations to advocate for the intersectional identities within the Autistic community. The last 1/2 hour, AJ Locashio and Philip King-Lowe will introduce you to Autistic Advocates United: An Autistic & Allies Grassroots Movement. A movement that is bringing together an inclusive diverse community of Autistics and allies to organize advocacy activities to inspire community conversations and create systemic change to stop us from going backwards on the progress we have made.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Carole Jean-Whittington and Philip are co-hosting the Summer of Self-Care Series with Lee-Anne Reuber. Lee-Anne and her team at Sekond Skin Society have created an app that lets Autistic and disabled people customize workouts, like yoga, at their own pace. The app includes feedback and voices from the community to make sure it works for everyone. In our discussion, we talk about how people in larger bodies shouldn’t feel pressured to change themselves just to fit into a fitness routine. Instead, we focus on finding ways to appreciate and honor your body as it is. The conversation is clear and helpful, with tips for enjoying fitness in a way that works for you.

Transcript is found at todaysautisticmoment.com.Hear the trailer for the Special Edition: What We Have to Say that will come out on July 27th, 2025.

Please go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.Autistics are among the first to think outside the boxes of social normativity. Autistic question why things in the world must be as they are. Autistics are the first to say "no." Autistics are living outside of the binary systems of society. Jax Bayne and Philip will talk about Autistics need open, safe spaces so we can help each other by thinking past the either/or binary to decolonize society and live authentically.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for all available versions of the transcript. Jillian Nelson, the Policy Director at The Autism Society of Minnesota and Philip bring you a profound conversation in a time when Queer and Autistic people are being marginalized so aggressively in 2025. Jillian and Philip will talk about how Autistic and our allies for Queer and Autistic people can advocate for and with our communities.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts for this episode.Some doctors wrongfully believe that Autistic people do not know that our own bodies are different and need better medical care. Recently there have been attacks on the bodily autonomy of Autistic people, in particular but not limited to Autistics who are transgender. This confusion is further complicated as the health care that many marginalized groups of people are the mascots for governmental legislation. David and Philip will talk about why Autistic people need to speak up for ourselves to lead the way for systemic change regarding our bodies as an important aspect of who we are.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.Many Autistics are deciding to mask ourselves in the current political atmosphere. Our pathological demand avoidance is a powerful tool so that we can say no to these unjust rules and not be someone's tool of oppression.  Matthew and Philip will talk about masking as part of our multidimensional existence as Autistic people.