In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS present part 1 of the "Voices from the Spectrum” panel presented at the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) 2018 Conference. The panel covers practical strategies for people with autism, presented by people that are themselves on the spectrum. 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 speak...
Aug 13, 2018•45 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS discuss the new book “Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism”, and are joined by the book’s editor, Barb Cook, and two contributors, Renata Jurkevythz and Maura Campbell. Becca (who also contributed as a writer to the book), Kate, Barb, Maura, and Renata discuss the genesis of the project, their approaches to contributing, and what they want people to get out of the book. “Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism...
Jul 30, 2018•32 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Jaime Black, Psy.D.. Dr. Black is a NYS licensed clinical psychologist who has offices in NYC and Westchester. She specializes in working with teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. She works with people individually, in dyads, and in groups, and also offers “out in the real world” sessions run by graduate students under her supervision. Dr. Black’s main area of specialty lies in h...
Jul 16, 2018•29 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Catriona Stewart, Ph.D..Catriona completed her PhD, a qualitative study of experiences of Asperger girls and anxiety, in 2010. She co-founded peer-support charity, SWAN: Scottish Women’s Autism. Network which runs learning events as well as peer-support groups and has been involved in numerous consultations and initiatives. Having been a member of the Autistic Advisory Panel to the National Autism Project 2014-17,...
Jul 02, 2018•43 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Carol Feldman Bass. Drawing on her background as a life coach, group facilitator, divorce mediator, improvisational comic, and actress, Carol’s expertise is in helping people find the confidence they seek to live life to the fullest. In 2011, Carol founded Social Dynamix, a totally unique, interactive style of learning that combines improvisation, psychodrama, and social pragmatics to help individuals gain confide...
Jun 19, 2018•39 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D.. Dr. Myles is president of AAPC Publishing – a small niche company that publishes books on autism spectrum disorder. Formerly, a consultant with the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) and the Ziggurat Group, as well as a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Aw...
Jun 04, 2018•38 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Elizabeth Roberts, PsyD. She is a psychologist and neuropsychologist. Since 2017, she has been the national director of clinical services for College Internship Program (CIP). Prior to that she practiced clinical neuropsychology for over two decades, most recently at the NYU Child Study Center, where she was an assistant professor at the NYU School of Medicine. She specialized in the diagnosis and evaluation of in...
May 21, 2018•43 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Kelly Mahler MS, OTR/L. Kelly earned a MS in Occupational Therapy, as well as a Post-Professional Pediatric Certificate from Misericordia University, Dallas, PA. She is an occupational therapist and autism consultant, supporting school-aged children and young adults. Kelly is also co-founder of Destination Friendship, an organization dedicated to providing multidisciplinary social skill groups within the community...
May 07, 2018•27 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Jeanette Purkis. she is an autistic author and passionate advocate for autistic people and their families. She is the author of four books on elements of autism and is a regular blogger. Jeanette has worked for the Australian Public Service since 2007. Jeanette frequently gives talks about autism, including a presentation on autism and resilience at the TEDx Canberra conference in 2013 and has spoken as a keynote ...
Apr 23, 2018•35 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS celebrate Autism month by going guest-less to delve deep into the topic of diagnosis. When do you get one? What happens during it? How do I know the one I got was properly performed? Becca and Kate explore all these and more. ----------------- 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 Au...
Apr 09, 2018•43 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Kimberly Gerry Tucker. She is the author of the memoir “Under The Banana Moon”, and a professional artist whose work was featured on the cover of the Art Of Autism book “Shattering Myths.” She gives panel talks, book signings, and does collage workshops and presentations. She also works part-time as a software tester, and is working to become an Accessibility Tester. Kim’s artwork was chosen to be on the cover of ...
Mar 26, 2018•27 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS take a look at the new award-winning movie Keep the Change (Tribeca Film Festival 2017 - Best Picture, Best Actress Nomination; Rutgers New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, Boston Jewish and ReelAbilities Film Festival). They are joined by guests Rachel Israel (the writer and director of the film) and Samantha Elisofon (the co-star of the movie). Rachel Israel received her B.F.A. from Rhode Isl...
Mar 12, 2018•33 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Kristie Patten Koenig, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA. She is Associate Professor and Chair at New York University, Department of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Patten Koenig is an occupational therapist, with a PhD in Educational Psychology who examines the efficacy of interventions utilized in public schools for autistic students. Her research focuses on utilizing a strength based paradigm and the autistic individual’s perspective...
Feb 26, 2018•36 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS discuss emotional support animals. They take a look at Becca's personal experience and use of ESAs, and highlight some of the societal challenges related to their use. They are then joined by Walter, Becca’s emotional support dog, and Antonio Hector Jr, Becca’s partner who helped train Walter. Check out Walter’s page on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirwalterunderfoot/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podc...
Feb 12, 2018•40 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS take a look at the new movie Please Stand By, starring Dakota Fanning as a young woman that is on the spectrum. Becca and Kate are rejoined by previous guest Elaine Hall, who you may recall is the Founder of Inclusion from WithIn (I WIn)® and The Miracle Project®, and is a pioneer in using inclusive theatre to connect with individuals with autism. They are also joined by Brittanie Sanders. Brittanie is a talented young woman...
Jan 29, 2018•42 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Elaine Hall, Founder of Inclusion from WithIn (I WIn)® and The Miracle Project®. She is a pioneer in using inclusive theatre to connect with individuals with autism. Recognized worldwide, she has spoken at the United Nations, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, on CNN, CBS, the Oprah Winfrey Network, at the Ahmanson Theater, received numerous honors, and profiled in the Emmy winning HBO fil...
Jan 15, 2018•35 min
In this New Years mini-episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2017, and what they hope 2018 has in store. Do you have goals set for the new year? Comment or e-mail us what they are - we would love to hear! Happy New Years! ----------------- 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...
Jan 01, 2018•13 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guests Christina Nicolaidis, MD, MPH (a physician-scientist and Professor at Portland State University) and Dora Raymaker, PhD (an Assistant Research Professor at the Portland State University’s Regional Research Institute who is on the autism spectrum). They are the co-directors of the Academic Autistic Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE, http://aaspire.org/), a community-campus partnership cond...
Dec 18, 2017•40 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Jodi Murphy. Jodi is a proud mom to an adult son on the autism spectrum and founder of Geek Club Books, a creative autism nonprofit focused on innovative, entertaining autism storytelling to change perceptions and end the stigma. She works with a team of autistic adults who contribute to everything Geek Club Books’ creates. Join their #Activate4Autism movement where actors, authors, musicians and advocates are ...
Dec 04, 2017•36 min
BE SURE TO GET THE FREE COMPANION HANDOUT FOR THIS EPISODE, LISTING ALL OF THE TIPS MENTIONED: http://differentbrains.org/holiday-spectrumtacular-navigating-the-holidays-with-autism-spectrumly-speaking-ep-28/ In this special episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS go guest-less for our Holiday Spectrumtacular! Becca and Kate cover common challenges faced by people on the autism spectrum during the holiday season, and review tools and strategies to get stay meltdown free! ...
Nov 20, 2017•50 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Grace Myhill, MSW. Grace specializes in working with neurodiverse couples in which one partner has Asperger’s, and understands the unique strengths and challenges that come with these relationships. She offers neurodiverse couples coaching and various support groups — focusing on communication, intimacy, and understanding each other’s pers...
Nov 06, 2017•36 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Amy Gravino, M.A.. Amy is a Certified Autism Specialist and the president of A.S.C.O.T. Consulting. Amy is a national public speaker, autism consultant, college coach, and writer who has given two TED talks and spoken at the United Nations and events and conferences across the country. She is currently authoring The Naughty Autie, a memoir of her experiences with dating, sexuality, and relationships as a woman ...
Oct 23, 2017•23 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Marjorie Madfis, MBA. Marjorie is founder and president of Yes She Can Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping young women with autism spectrum disorders develop transferable job skills. Marjorie was inspired by her daughter, Isabelle who is now 21, to create a program to teach business process skills as well as workplace social skills in an authentic business setting. The three discuss Marjorie’s history, the n...
Oct 09, 2017•28 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Patricia Schissel, LMSW. Pat has been the executive director of the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association [AHA] for over fifteen years. A social worker and educator by profession, she dedicates her time to individuals facing the daily challenges of living with an autism diagnosis, their families and the professionals who work alongside them. The three discuss the mission of the AHA, how the ...
Sep 25, 2017•31 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Sharon Valencia of Felicity House, an organization dedicated . Sharon joined Felicity House in 2014 after serving as the Program Associate at the Simons Foundation, an affiliated organization with a mission to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics, autism and basic sciences. One of Sharon’s main projects at the Simons Foundation was to establish a pilot group for adult women with autism, which later ...
Sep 11, 2017•28 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome as their guest British dyslexia and autism advocate Elizabeth Wilkinson, also known as the Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant. Elizabeth Wilkinson, aka Eli, was diagnosed dyslexic in her early 30s and autistic in her late 30s. The three discuss Eli’s diagnoses, the support for both autism and dyslexia, and the frequency with which they co-occur. For more about Eli, visit: www.theddc.org.uk NOTE- Spectrumly Speaking will be...
Aug 28, 2017•32 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Valerie Gaus, Ph.D.. Dr. Gaus is a psychologist, licensed by New York State, who has been a practicing psychotherapist for more than 20 years. She specializes in individual psychotherapy for adults of all ages, from 18-98, with extensive experience serving people with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related problems. She approaches therapy using a cognitive-behavi...
Aug 21, 2017•32 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Marcia Scheiner. Marcia is the President and Founder of Integrate, formerly Asperger Syndrome Training & Employment Partnership. Prior to founding Integrate, Ms. Scheiner spent twenty five years in the financial services industry, most recently as CEO of Centrally Managed Businesses for Zurich Financial Services. She has also held management positions at Chase Manhattan Bank and Canadian Imperial Bank of Co...
Aug 14, 2017•36 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Gina Moravcik, M.A.. Gina is the owner of Sunrise Speech and Language Services and is a NY state licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist who has worked with individuals on the Autism Spectrum ranging in age from 2 – 65 years, in a multidisciplinary setting for 14 years, with an expertise in social communication assessments and therapeutic interventions. She is known in the autism community for h...
Aug 07, 2017•32 min
In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Anlor Davin, author of the book “Being Seen.” Anlor grew up in France while it was in the grip of oppressive and now discredited theories about autism. She was ultimately diagnosed on the spectrum at the age of 46 after moving to the United States. Anlor, Becca, and Kate discuss how autism acceptance has progressed in France, the challenges of advocating on an international scale, and the role Zen practices hav...
Jul 31, 2017•28 min
