On episode 213, Emily is joined by Matt Lowry, host of the Autistic Culture podcast. They discuss the concept of autism as a neurotype and culture, Matt shares his personal experience as an autistic individual, and they discuss the importance of understanding autism in a non-pathologizing way. They also discuss the need for neurodiversity affirming evaluations and therapy, as well as the challenges of balancing autistic identity and social adaptation. It’s a challenge to create a life that matches your neurological makeup, and finding a supportive community can be key.
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Here’s a link to check out the courses Emily talks about in the Neurodiversity University.
Matt Lowry is an Autistic adult, parent of an Autistic son, and a Licensed Psychological Practitioner who works exclusively with Autistic clients, performing neurodiversity-affirming Autism evaluations and providing Autistic Centered Therapy (AuCT) - a form of therapy that he helped create. Matt works hard to expand autistic access and inclusion through his professional work as well as his advocacy work co-hosting The Autistic Culture Podcast. Among his latest projects, he is currently helping to create an Autistic-friendly, Autistic-run, medical facility in his home state of Kentucky.
BACKGROUND READING
Matt’s website
The Autistic Culture Podcast
Decoding ADHD in Children: Early Diagnosis, Leveraging Strengths
Phases & Stages: Executive Function Growth Throughout Life
Beyond the Page: Empowering Young Minds
Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in STEM
Ask Me Anything #8 with Emily Kircher-Morris
Parenting Self-Care: Looking Out for Number One
Declarative Language: A New Strategy for Neurodivergent Communication
Challenging What We Know About Autism and PDA
Education for Everyone Through Universal Design for Learning
A Quest For Meaningful Relationships
Challenging the Status Quo in the Classroom and Beyond
Turning Neurodiversity Barriers Into Benefits
Dani Donovan on Motivation, Procrastination, and Her Viral Memes
Ask Me Anything #7 with Emily Kircher-Morris
The Tricky Transition From High School to Higher Ed
Unique Learning Challenges of Neurodivergent Brains
Creating and Fostering Autonomy and Motivation
Perspectives Series: Emotional Regulation
Perspectives Series: ADHD
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