Episode 48 - “Voices From The Spectrum” Part 2

Spectrumly Speaking

In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS present part 2 of the "Voices from the Spectrum” panel presented at the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) 2018 Conference, and covering practical strategies for people with autism. As a reminder: Kate was the moderator, and Becca was one of the panelists, and they were joined by: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate (an advocate, writer, and speaker), Emanuel Frowner (Research assistant at Seaver Autism Center and Special Project Assistant at NYC Autism Charter Schools), Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS (a national public speaker, autism consultant, college coach, and writer), Stephen Katz (Executive Director of Aspies for Social Success [AFSS]), and Stephen Shore, Ed.D. (author, autism advocate, board member for Autism Speaks and the USAAA, and professor at Adelphi University). In part two of the panel, practical strategies for traveling, getting rid of stuff you don’t need, recognizing the need for inter-dependence, and simplifying tasks. FOR PART ONE OF THE PANEL: https://www.differentbrains.org/voice-of-the-spectrum-part-1-spectrumly-speaking-ep-47/ Thanks again to the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) for giving us permission to use this recording! You can learn more about them here: http://ahany.org/ For some more information about the panelists: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate: http://www.denagassner.com/ Emanuel Frowner: https://www.youtube.com/user/Emanuelknicks Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS: http://www.amygravino.com/ Stephen Katz: http://www.nyautismcommunity.org/the-people-of-afss/ Stephen Shore, Ed.D.: http://www.AutismAsperger.net/ To view Dr. Kate Cody's PowerPoint that accompanied the talk: https://www.differentbrains.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/AHA-Voices-From-the-Spectrum-Practical-Strategies.pptx ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ https://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/