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Unmasking Autism with AFO

By: Autism Foundation of OKlahoma
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  • - TRIGGER WARNING-This podcast will discuss autism, suicide, mental health, and wellness, among other topics, with autistic individuals and different professionals with the goal of unmasking stereotypes, increasing awareness, advocating for mental health and wellness, and attempting to shatter the stigmas of these topics through conversation and personal experience. The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO), www.autismfoundationok.org, @AutismfoundationOK, strives to improve the lives of Oklahomans (and others) with autism across the lifespan. According to The National Institute of Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. People with ASD often have: • Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people • Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors • Symptoms that affect their ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. People of all genders, races, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds can be diagnosed with ASD. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments, and services can improve a person’s symptoms and daily functioning. This podcast will discuss autism, suicide awareness and prevention, mental health, wellness, and other important topics with autistic people and professionals. Some of the risks factors for suicide in autistic people are: Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions Masking Autistic Burnout Female Lack of Social Support (Isolation) Late Diagnosis
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Episodes
  • Ep. 15- Officer Galloway: The Autistic Cop

    Ep. 15- Officer Galloway: The Autistic Cop
    May 29 2024

    Filmed on April 2nd, World Autism Day, Carley sits down with Jenks, Oklahoma police officer Cody Galloway, to discuss his experience living with autism, what it's like being an autistic cop, and his customized sensory-friendly patrol car.

    Fore more info on FREE AFO resources for your vehicle or person, contact info@autismfoundationok.org
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    24 mins
  • Ep. 14- #ActuallyAutistic!

    Ep. 14- #ActuallyAutistic!
    May 17 2024

    Carley sits down with Hann Bingham Brunner, PhD, to discuss their published paper about the #ActuallyAutistic community and autistic rhetoric on Twitter regarding Sia’s film “Music”, their experience living with autism, the different types of dysphoria that can occur with autism, and the importance of autistic voices being heard.



    For a plain language summary of Dr. Brunner’s published paper, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jyqSSks21iTgKe68f7pftiAKvLIlv-YrXLhFceEybxQ/edit
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    57 mins
  • Ep. 13- Conversation with an Autistic Therapist

    Ep. 13- Conversation with an Autistic Therapist
    May 2 2024

    Carley sits down with Lindsey Vandeventer, LCSW an autistic therapist to discuss their experience being on the spectrum, how they serve others, wellness techniques, and more.

    To learn more about Lindsey, visit: https://www.facebook.com/TheraputicAutist


    Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and conversations between the host and guest(s) presented in this podcast do not reflect those of the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO) and shall not be considered medical advice or treatment recommendations from AFO.
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    51 mins
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