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Sergio shares his experience in teaching special education K-12th grade as a male, Latinx, Autistic, first generation American educator focused on student empowerment. Sergio shares his experience in order to help educators and parents encourage their students to grow and feel successful by sharing historical insights and first hand experience.Transcripts of this podcast are available here: https://inclusiveeducationirl.buzzsprout.com/ Contact: inclusiveeducationirl@gmail.com Tweet At Me: ht ...
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Intersections on the Spectrum

Intersections on the Spectrum

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The Intersections on the Spectrum podcast is the brainchild of Doug Blecher and Kelly Bron Johnson, created to discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. We aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing yourself represented in the community, allows you to feel seen.
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We all deal with challenges on a daily basis: substance abuse, economic insecurity, infertility, illness — the list goes on and on. Challenges are a part of all of our lives, but it’s often how we deal with them that defines who we are. Join Amy Brenneman for weekly conversations with friends, family and colleagues about these challenges and how they have the potential to be our greatest teachers. Subscribe now.
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In this episode of a podcast, Doug Blecher and Kelly Bron Johnson discuss their experiences with grief. Doug shares that he recently lost his mother and has been finding it difficult to cope. He mentions that reading about grief and researching other people's experiences has been helpful for him. Kelly talks about her own experiences with grief, in…
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Corin Purifoy joins this episode to discuss knitting, the importance of making mistakes, and being a contestant on Jeopardy. To learn more about Corin visit https://www.instagram.com/i.knit.u.knot/ Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized…
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We discuss many of the problems for why the police aren't helpful and in many cases harmful to autistic people. Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you …
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You don't want to miss this episode. Matthew Rushin joins this episode to discuss how the police can do a much better job when interacting with autistics, as well as opportunities he is currently pursuing, and his philosophy on life. Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give…
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On this episode Kelly and Doug, the hosts of Intersections on the Spectrum, talk about their experiences with yoga, self care, and getting their needs met in the workplace. Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, or erased id…
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Monetta Wilson joins this episode to discuss accessibility in yoga, cultural appropriation, and how her wellness coaching become an expert on their body by discovering the best embodiment practices for their specific needs. To learn more about Monetta Wilson visit https://monettawilson.com . Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss in…
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On this episode Kelly and Doug, the hosts of Intersections on the Spectrum, talk about their own identities and how it impacts their lives. Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, or erased identities and issues. On this podc…
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We are back with the first episode of Season 3! Kayla Smith joins us to discuss #BlackAutisticPride. To access the transcript of this episode visit intersectionsonthespectrum.com . To learn more about Kayla visit https://www.instagram.com/blackautistickayla/ . Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the a…
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Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing your…
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Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing your…
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As a teacher I have taught in California which is a historical blue state and Arizona which is a historical red state. I want to share my observations as a teacher of color, working in special education in both of these states. I will be going over differences in state standards , funding, general vibes, unions, and talking about Critical Race Theo…
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discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing yourself represented in the community, allows you t…
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Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing your…
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Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing your…
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Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing your…
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Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing your…
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Season 2 returns with a great discussion with Katrina Liew Pilkington about unprecedented levels of food insecurity, diet culture, and diversity and inclusion within the health and wellness industry. Read the transcript of this episode at https://intersectionsonthespectrum.com/Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional is…
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In this episode I talk about my current understanding as of June 2022, as identifying as a undiagnosed Autistic brown adult. I talk a bit about signs of autistic traits in my life. I also talk about how autism is viewed by other society currently. I talk about growing up and building my skills and capacity and self-identify. Transcripts of this pod…
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Black is beautiful. Black is talented. Oriane Toguem joins this episode to discuss her experiences of being a model and opera singer of Cameroonian descent, and how she stays away from trouble and negativity.Read the transcript of this episode at https://intersectionsonthespectrum.com/Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersect…
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Morenike Giwa Onaiwu joins us to discuss autism’s white privilege problem and being an editor on a book about autism acceptance.Read the transcript of this episode at https://intersectionsonthespectrum.com/Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marg…
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"Luchando con Libros" is the episode Art by Luis Genaro Garcia! You can find him at Instagram @barrioprofe and his website www.luisgenarogarcia.com Classics Huckleberry Finn, 1984, Animal Farm. Haven't we been here before in the United States ? With the whole banning of books thing? Parents have figured out how to ban books at a local level in scho…
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Episode Art by Eliza Kingsley! You can find her at Instagram @epikot.and her website portfolio elizakingsley.com. Critical Race Theory has been a hot topic in education and politically all of 2020 up until present day (March 2022). In this episode I talk about the context of the term " Critical Race Theory" which I refer to as CRT during the episod…
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If you want to know about the neurodiversity paradigm and neuroqueering then this is the episode for you! Dr. Nick Walker joins us to discuss her book Neuroqueer Heresies and the foundations, terminology, implications, and leading edges of the neurodiversity paradigm. Read the transcript of this episode at https://intersectionsonthespectrum.com/ To…
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Many autistic people have this habit of observing other people to try to understand what is going on in their mind in order to make sense of the world. Diem Mooney joins this episode to discuss this, how we all have privilege one way or another, the ways in which online learning has helped Diem earn multiple college degrees, and so much more. Read …
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Season 2 of the Intersections on the Spectrum podcast is here! When people co-opt ideas or concepts to meet their own needs it can be really harmful. AJ Link joins this episode to discuss how concepts like critical race theory and say her name have been co-opted and been really harmful to those with marginalized identities. AJ also discusses the im…
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The line between English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education Students (SPED) is blurred at times. It is difficult for parents and staff to keep track of all the changes and make sense of what they mean. I believe that there is much work to be done in the area of helping students that are classified as ELL and SPED and improving the instru…
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English Language Learner( E.L.L ) programs are supposed to be designed to support students in learning English. The problem is that many E.L.L students only know English and the "support" they are receiving is low quality and doesn't help them grow in the areas they need support in. All of this can be avoided by marking that English is the only lan…
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Lyric Holmans joins this episode of Intersections on the Spectrum to discuss their identities, lobbying against ABA, open relationships, and living in an RV. We do want to let you know there is a content warning for an important discussion about shock treatment at the Judge Rotenberg Center from 10:53-16:12. To learn more about Lyric please visit a…
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Iqra Babar joins this episode to discuss her experiences as a Muslim Pakistani autistic woman with ADHD. We also talk with Iqra about being a digital artist and the comic she has created with a variety of disabled characters. Learn more about Iqra at instagram.com/iqradraws and https://iqradraws.co.uk/. Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as w…
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Autistic Travel Godess joins this episode of Intersections on the Spectrum to talk about her love of travel, travel tips for autistics, all the countries she has been to, where she wants to go to next, and so much more. Learn more about Autistic Travel Goddess by visiting her instagram at https://www.instagram.com/autistictravelgoddess/. Join Kelly…
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Daniel Leong joins this episode of Intersections on the Spectrum to discuss life in Malaysia for autistics. We also talk about Mensa, diagnostic assessment of autism as a worldwide problem, and much more! Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly margi…
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Ayanna Davis joins this episode of Intersections on the Spectrum to talk about her neurodivergent, black, and artstic identities. Learn more about Ayanna by visiting her instagram at https://www.instagram.com/phenomenallyautistic/. Join Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give v…
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Liana Rodriguez joins this episode of Intersections on the Spectrum to talk about her autistic, lgbt, and diverse cultural identities. We also get to discuss her special interests of urban planning and how to make the communities we live in more inclusive. Learn more about Liana by visiting her website at https://lirodriguez.xyz/index.html. Join Ke…
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As a mild/moderate special education teacher, I talk about how the majority of learning disabilities, I work with are not visually apparent. I also talk about how people with disabilities, hide their disabilities in order to fit in and not have to justify their disability. I also talk about destigmatize mental health care and how people experiencin…
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