Discover what’s possible when different brains come together.

Dr. Temple Grandin is well known for both her pioneer work as an autism advocate and her lifelong dedication to animal welfare. Through groundbreaking research aimed at understanding her own autistic mind, Dr. Grandin propelled the awareness of autism during a time when very little was known of it. She is an incredible source of hope for children with autism, their parents, and anyone with a dream.

Dr. Grandin became an internationally recognized leader in animal handling innovations after developing a corral that improved the quality of life of cattle by reducing stress. She has consulted with the USDA and major corporations such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, Whole Foods, and Chipotle. Today, half of the cattle in North America are handled in facilities she designed.

Dr. Grandin is also a prominent author, having written several books on autism and animal behavior. She has been featured on various media outlets and programs, including NPR, BBC, Larry King Live, 2020, Sixty Minutes, and TED, to name a few. In 2010, HBO produced an Emmy Award-winning movie about her life, and later that year, she was highlighted in TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. In 2016, she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. These days, Dr. Grandin continues to write and teaches Animal Science at Colorado State University.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• How Dr. Grandin’s ability to think in pictures helped her to empathize with animals in the early days of her career
• Why she thinks the world needs different brains to work together
• The future of cattle
• The dangers of genetic modification — in animals and humans
• How to increase employment for autistic adults
• How to promote curiosity among children
• How to stay balanced during the COVID-19 pandemic
• The classification of autism under a single umbrella
• The neurodiversity movement
• ABA therapy
• Teaching autism awareness in schools
• Tips for autistic self-advocates

For more information about Dr. Grandin and her work, please visit:

https://www.templegrandin.com/

https://www.grandin.com/

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This conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin was originally released on December 10, 2020.

Dr. Grandin’s most recent book Autism and Education: The Way I See It: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know was published in April 2023.

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What is the #ActuallyAutistic Movement? How can labels change our perspectives about people?

Rachel Barcellona, an Autistic Self-Advocate, model, author, and pageant winner, shares her ideas on these topics, as well as the puzzle piece symbol, person-first or identity-first language, and autism representation in the media.

Welcome to Autism Tips &Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you!

The following clip is from our conversation with Rachel Barcellona, originally released on May 28, 2020.

Would you like to hear Rachel talking about how pageantry helped her express herself and build confidence? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.

The Ability Beyond Disabilities, with Rachel Barcellona | TBT

Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.

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Discover what’s possible when you acknowledge your mistakes.

Brian Middleton is an Autistic Self-Advocate, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and the creator of the Bearded Behaviorist, an initiative dedicated to the dissemination of behavior science and the inclusion of trauma-informed care standards in applied behavior analysis and other human services.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Receiving an autism diagnosis as an adult
• Why Brian thinks autism can be seen as both a disorder and a neurotype
• The disagreement between the neurodiversity movement and the field of ABA
• Why stimming and self regulation are important
• The need for trauma-informed care in behavior analysis
• Striving for a more compassionate approach to supporting autistic individuals

This episode is part two of our conversation with Brian Middleton, which was originally released on October 22, 2020.

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What is ableism? How can someone who means well actually end up harming people with disabilities?

Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you!

The following clip is from our conversation with Haley Moss, an autistic attorney, author, and artist, originally released on July 16, 2020.

Would you like to hear Haley talking about what a sensory overload feels like for her and how her autistic strengths have advanced her career? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.

Accessibility at the Forefront, with Haley Moss | TBT

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Discover what’s possible when you beard the lion in his den.

Brian Middleton is an Autistic Self-Advocate, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and the creator of the Bearded Behaviorist, an initiative dedicated to the dissemination of behavior science and the inclusion of trauma-informed care standards in applied behavior analysis and other human services.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What it was like for Brian to be bullied in school
• Why he decided to enter the field of behavior analysis
• The basic components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Relational Frame Theory and its connection to ACT
• The intersection of ACT and Behavior Analysis

This episode with Brian Middleton was originally released on October 22, 2020.

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Discover what’s possible when obstacles become opportunities.

This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events!

The topic of this roundtable discussion was Overcoming Obstacles. Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Stephanie De Kremer, Cassidy Hooper, Jeff Snyder, and David Sharif, as well as community members Kia Burton and Karen Shapiro.

As with previous live event recordings, the sound quality is a bit inconsistent because we hadn’t originally planned it as a podcast episode. However, I assure you that the stories and perspectives shared are really worth listening to.

In today’s conversation, we discuss:

• Setting boundaries
• Finding a job
• Making friends
• Dating
• Maintaining relationships

This episode with The Global Autism Community was originally released on November 4, 2021.

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Roundtable discussions like the one you’ll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. We select a different theme each month, and our moderators monitor posts daily to ensure that our online space remains safe and respectful. If you’d like to attend and participate in any of our future events, you can sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.

To learn more about the participants in this discussion, please visit:

Stephanie De Kremer - IG @kiara_wrestler

Cassidy Hooper - The Diverse Butterfly Podcast

Jeff Snyder - Going the Distance Blog

David Sharif - IG @david_thetraveler

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Discover what’s possible when you live a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult, Becca Lory Hector is an active autism and neurodiversity advocate, consultant, public speaker, and author. She offers a 3-unit personal development course for autistic adults called Self-Defined Living: A Path to a Quality Autistic Life. Becca also posts weekly live streams on her YouTube channel to encourage others to share both their challenges and what they’re grateful for.

In today’s conversation, we discuss:

• Becca’s emotional roller coaster of finding out about her autism
• Growing up misdiagnosed and heavily medicated
• Unmasking and prioritizing self-care
• The evolutionary benefit of difference
• What society can do to make life easier for autistic people
• Building on autistic strengths
• Why she decided to develop her course
• How to get out of autistic inertia
• Advice for newly diagnosed autistic adults

To learn more about Becca Lory Hector and her work, please visit beccalory.com.

This episode with Becca Lory Hector was originally released on July 1, 2021.

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Are you a self-advocate willing to share your experiences and educate others? Are you a professional seeking to hear directly from autistic voices and improve your practice? Are you a family member hoping to support and empower your loved one? Whatever your role related to autism is, you can join our Global Autism Community to connect and collaborate with people all over the world.

Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.

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*THROWBACK EPISODE*

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Discover what’s possible when safety invites honesty.

Ayu Suparman is a mother to two young boys, the eldest being on the autism spectrum. Living in Singapore, she and her husband host a podcast called Parents Made Special, in which they share information and resources for families in their community.

In today’s conversation, Ayu talks about the different levels of autism awareness across Singapore’s cultural landscape, the types of services available for families, the questions she asks herself regarding her son’s future, how she and her husband work as a team, and why they started their podcast.

For more information about Ayu Suparman, please follow her journey on Instagram @hitaandayu.

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