- 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 Oklah ...
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Ep. 16: Autism in Cherokee Nation with Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. & Dr. Crystal Hernandez
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Carley sits down with Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation and Dr. Crystal Hernandez to discuss their Autism Task Force report, autism and disability in the native community, the importance of their work, and how we can all come together to serve our communities. For more information on the first report, please visit: https://www.cherokee.…
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Ep. 17: Profound Autism & Parenting the Spectrum
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Carley sits down with Michi Medley (advocate, case manager, future LCSW) and the parent of two children on the autism spectrum. One has profound autism, and the other does not. There are many stereotypes about what it is like for someone living with profound autism, many of them incorrect; Michi shares her insight and personal journey with parentin…
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Ep. 15- Officer Galloway: The Autistic Cop
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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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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 langua…
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Ep. 13- Conversation with an Autistic Therapist
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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…
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Ep. 12- Let's Get Real About Autism and Mental Health
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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 hos…
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Ep. 11 Autism & Neurodiversity In The Workplace: A Key to Success
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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@autism…
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Ep. 10- The Autistic Experience, Let's Talk About It
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Carley sits down with Gale Hann to discuss their professional and personal opinions on the autistic experience.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma
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Ep. 9- Children, Autism, and Mental Health Matters
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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://ouh…
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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.…
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Ep. 7- Autism, Law Enforcement, and the Importance of Education
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Carley sits down with AFO board member and Law Enforcement Educator Cory Sutton to discuss the importance of continuing education and how training first responders about autism play an important role in public safety for the community. If you live in Oklahoma and want to know more about Mr. Sutton's training, please contact us at info@autismfoundat…
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Ep. 6- Mental Health in the Tribal Nations
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Carley sits down with Shiela Williams (LPC-S) to shed light on the mental health situation within the tribal nations in Oklahoma, how to be an ally, the importance of belonging, and more! Learn more about Shiela here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shiela-williams-edmond-ok/1173356By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma
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Carley sits down with wellness and fitness instructors Lindsay Juarez (www.mindfulmassageok.com) and Carri Baldwin (https://www.templefitnessyukon.com/) to discuss the importance of overall wellness and share their personal journeys of raising autistic children.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma
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Carley sits down with suicide prevention advocate and parent Shellie Smartt to discuss her son Evan Smartt's life, losing a child, the aftermath, and how she advocates for those with similar experiences. To learn more about Evan's Promise, please visit: http://evanspromise.org/ To learn more about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, ple…
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What is 988? Carley sits down with Josh DeBartolo from the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services to discuss 988 and to learn all about the various help it can provide. Follow us at @autismfoundationok on IG to learn more.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma
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Ep. 2- Late in Life Diagnosis, Parenting, and Creating Community
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Carley Marissa Dummitt sits down with AFO board member Tom Taylor, who was diagnosed when his child was, to discuss being diagnosed late in life, parenting as an autistic, creating the group 'Autistic Adults of Oklahoma,' and lots more! Follow us on IG @AutismFoundationOK to for more.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma
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Ep. 1- Autism and Artistic Expression
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Carley Marissa Dummitt of the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma discusses autism, the autistic experience, and how it impacts artistic expression with her friends and fellow autistic artists.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma
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