Unpacking Neuroqueerness

Episode 1- My introduction to the Neurodiversity Paradigm

Welcome to my new podcast! In this episode I talk a little bit about myself, how I came in to the Neurodiversity world, and how changing my perspective on Autism and Neurodiversity has been so helpful for me

Episode 2- The social model of disability and the problem with the term "Special Needs"

In this episode I talk a little bit about my style of podcasting, give an overview of some common Neurodiversity terms and discuss the social model of disability as a challenge to the medical model of disability, as well as the issue with using the term "Special Needs"

Episode 3- A few examples of Neurodiversity affirming accommodations

In this episode I talk about some Neurodiversity related accommodations that can help neurodistinct students and/or clients thrive without trying to change the way their brains work

Episode 4- A conversation with my sister Luana Muniz Gund (she/her)

In this episode I host my very first guest, someone very close to me, my sister Luana Muniz Gund. Luana talks about her unique perspective growing up with an autistic brother and a little bit about her perspective as a psychology student on the issues around the current discourse around autism in this field and also in society at large.

Episode 5- Why Diagnosis is a privelege

In this episode I discuss how Autism is still severely misunderstood and underdiagnosed and why self diagnosis is the only option for many autistics and that should be honored and respected