Autistic Advocacy Month: Our Boundaries. Our Responsibilities

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.What are boundaries? Do Autistics know what our boundaries are? How do Autistics communicate with others as to what their boundaries are?  How do our caregivers who may not be Autistic communicate their boundaries to us? Whom do we really harm when we do not maintain our boundaries?Becca Lory Hector talks with Philip to answer these questions and many others about our boundaries, and our responsibilities for our boundaries.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.LaToya Hinton and Philip discuss the healthcare equities that Autistic Women need, but are not getting because they are not available. LaToya will share how she discovered what healthcare equities were needed as part of her self-discovery. LaToya will talk about the healthcare equity panels she has been doing to hear what Autistic Women in various points of their lives mention what they are missing, and the community supports LaToya and others are developing so that Autistic women can talk about finding resources to have those needs met.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Carolyn Kiel is an Autistic woman who is thriving through her work in instructional design, and her podcast Beyond 6 Seconds. Carolyn will tell us more about her accomplishments and those of other Autistic women who are changing the rules by establishing their own businesses that serve the needs of people with disabilities and create communities for diverse Autistic people to thrive. Later in the show, Philip will talk about some improvements to Today's Autistic Moment to make the podcast more interactive for the audience to participate in upcoming shows.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. After my wonderful recent conversation with Charlotte Bachelor, it feels only fitting to revisit my first discussion with Precious Lesley from the 2023 episode: BlackAutistics: Stop the Whitewashing.  If you are hearing this for the first time, prepare to be empowered. If you’relistening again, it’s a reminder of why authenticity must remain at the core of the Neurodiversity movement.  

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.Charlotte Bachelor is going to share her story about growing up in Detroit, Michigan with the intersecting identities of being black and Autistic. Charlotte will talk about the importance of community, allyship and the need for safe spaces that impact discussions about racism and the urgent need for bystander interventions.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.Zoë and Philip discuss the unique challenges and experiences of Autistic individuals, including sensory and social crises, and the importance of understanding different communication patterns. They will emphasize the role of support systems, such as the Autism Society of Minnesota, in providing resources and support. We will also highlight the significance of restorative processes and the need for time and space to address conflicts. The discussion will underscore the value of community and shared experiences in helping Autistic individuals thrive through crises. 

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.The first episode of the 6th Season of Today's Autistic Moment is an introduction to the theme for the year. Mati and Philip will emphasize that Autistics thrive through self-acceptance, self-knowledge, and creating environments that work for Autistic individuals. Autistic individuals thrive through collaboration, community building, and finding joy in their unique interests.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.Eric Garcia and Philip King-Lowe talk about what the year 2025 has been like for Autistics. Eric and Philip will be honest about the setbacks, while celebrating the robust Autistic advocacy infrastructure that the past 20 years has built to tell the truth in this time of misinformation. We will give some thoughts about how to make the holidays more enjoyable. Philip ends the episode with a dedication to the guests, sponsors and donors to the work of Today's Autistic Moment in 2025.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Autistic advocacy is advancing because of the authors who are writing books, blog and news articles to support Autistic people. Dr. Scott Frasard is our guest and an Autistic author and advocate. Scott uses the Socratic method to create community dialogue through which the many different perspectives about Autism can be discussed openly. Join Philip and Scott for an encouraging conversation that can help you write to affect change.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Today's Autistic Moment recognizes November as Indigenous Heritage Month with LaToya Hinton. LaToya and Philip will talk about LaToya's journey of self-awareness through her multiple Neurodivergence and intersectional identities. LaToya will talk about the work she is doing on health equities panels with Umbrella ND to address the missing pieces in the discussion about health care or lack thereof for underrepresented communities.