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

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

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.

Carley sits down with their friend, fellow autistic & comic, Ashley Bartlett, to discuss their experiences of being autistic from the female perspective, their struggles with depression and suicidality, what has worked for them, & how they show themselves wellness.

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 as medical advice or treatment recommendations from AFO.

(Guest Edit: Ashley was diagnosed at 36 but misspoke and said 38 in the interview.)

Carley sits down with Workforce Development Coordinator Kyle Britt to discuss the many benefits of autism and neurodiversity in the workplace, how employers can create a successful environment, and AFO's LEAD training for employers.

For more information on LEAD training or how you can create a successful work environment, please email kbritt@autismfoundatiook.org

Carley sits down with Gale Hann to discuss their professional and personal opinions on the autistic experience.

Carley sits down with Dr. Tara R Buck to discuss the importance of identifying co-occurring mental health conditions in children with autism, the latest mental health trends, and why children with autism are likely to be bullied 3 to 4 more times than their neurotypical peers.

Resources from this episode:

Oklahoma LEND Training Program:

https://ouhsc.edu/thecenter/Projects/Training-and-Collaboration/OKLEND

SoonerSUCCESS:

https://soonersuccess.ouhsc.edu/

Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist

https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/dds/ddswaitlist.html

Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services

https://oklahoma.gov/okdrs.html

OK IPSE Alliance

https://www.okipsealliance.org/

Oklahoma State Department of Education Bullying Prevention Resources

https://sde.ok.gov/bullying-prevention

Carley sits down with Lauren Stover, executive director of the Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center and Recovery Unity, to learn about the importance of crisis centers, how they help those in need, and what a crisis is.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and are in America, please call 988 for immediate assistance.