Autistic hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP, interview belly dancer and entrepreneur, Arielle Juliette . * Sensory sensitivities and accommodations in dance. * Cultural appreciation versus cultural appropriation. * Running a business on “glitter and non-denominational Jesus.” * Echopraxia and Arielle’s other super hero powers. * Perks of (mild) hypermobility. * “Meat sack” and “brain sack” communication * How to teach dance using bottom up processing. * Angela and Arielle’s body libera...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Lowry, LPP shares a deep dive on Rick and Morty with co-host, Dr. Angela Lauria. * How getting fired from Community propelled Autistic writer, Dan Harmon, to create Rick and Morty . * The Back to the Future origins of Rick and Morty , plus fanbase shenanigans. * Processing childhood trauma through writing. * The complex relationship many autistics have with talk therapy. * Why Autistic culture is filled with meta references. * Autistic personal growth journeys and learning to embrace your t...
May 21, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast #ActuallyAutistic podcast hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP, interview Dr. Kade Sharp to discuss the ways that kink fits into Autistic culture . * What is kink (spoiler: it’s not necessarily sexual!), what are some common kinks, and are “kinksters” dangerous or ill? * The fundamental flaws in most research methods that explore Autistic sexuality. * Stereotypes and misunderstandings that most people have about the kink community. * Kinky spreadsheets and other Autistic systems of commu...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast T his episode : Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP chat with Ashley Storrie—the autistic writer and star of the new series, “Dinosaur” (available on Hulu in the U.S.). Discussed: * The unconventional way that Ashely was brought on as a writer and the importance of Autistic writers shaping autistic characters. * How Ashley came to discover her autistic identity. * Autistic linguistics and the “shape” of words. * How production accommodated Ashely (and everyone else!). Plus, how Ashley avoided ...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Lowry, LPP and Dr. Angela Lauria discuss: * Which came first: the autistic or the neurotypical? Are Autism and ADHD the same thing? Do neurotypicals have a disorder of pruning? * How ‘X-Men’ addresses discrimination, social justice, and provides representation for marginalized groups. * The two canonically autistic X-Men and several autistic-coded ones too! Plus, some of the errors allistics make when they try to write autistic characters. * Spiky profiles, code-switching, and the price (an...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Autistic hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry LPP, are joined by autistic author, Becca Lory Hector. Topics include: * Midlife autism diagnosis…and all of the bumps and bruises along the way to get there. Plus, is autism really “over-diagnosed”? * Why identification is so important—at any age. * A neuro-affirming way to process, unpack, and grieve after diagnosis. * “Autistic preppers bags”: what they are and why we need them. * The ultimate place for “hobbity” people to get lost in the woods...
Apr 23, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor Swift: An Icon of Autistic Culture and Representation *This episode was HIGHLY requested by Autistic Swiftie listeners and their contributions are incorporated throughout. Much like how Cher is a Queer culture icon—regardless of her own sexual orientation—we are celebrating Swift as an Autistic culture icon—regardless of her own neurotype. This is a celebration of the ways we see our fabulous culture represented in the once-in-a-generation, Taylor Swift. Hosts, Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt...
Apr 09, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP, discuss authentic autistic representation in the character of Elsa from Frozen. They discuss masking, unmasking, ABA, sensory differences, autistic lineage, autistic women, and the heroes journey we all must take if we want to “Let it Go” and adventure “Into the Unknown.” Beyond that, this week’s quotes speak for themselves: The wind is howling like this swirling storm insideCouldn't keep it in, heaven knows I triedDon't let them in, don't let them seeBe th...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Autistic Advocates Unite: Challenging ABA Mandates in Kentucky Schools * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, along with advocates Winter and Kat, discuss a concerning push to mandate ABA therapy in Kentucky public schools. * The group strongly opposes this move, highlighting several critical points: * ABA is viewed as unethical by many autistic individuals, focusing on modifying outward behaviors without addressing inner experiences. * ABA operates from a deficit model, aimi...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wikipedia's Autistic Editors: Unsung Heroes and Exploitation in the Digital Knowledge Space * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP discuss Wikipedia's reliance on autistic editors and volunteers, highlighting the platform's alignment with autistic strengths in organizing information and sharing special interests. * They explore how autistic traits like data hunger and justice sensitivity contribute to more inclusive and diverse content on Wikipedia. * The hosts examine te...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mythic Quest: Celebrating Autistic Culture in the Gaming World * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP discuss the Apple TV+ series "Mythic Quest," set in a video game development studio, praising its positive representation of autistic characters and culture. * They focus on the lead character Poppy Li, played by Charlotte Nicdao, analyzing how her personality, interests, and behaviors align with common autistic traits. * The hosts explore Poppy's backstory, which reveals...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Navigating Pregnancy and Childbirth as an Autistic AFAB: Breaking the Silence on Unique Challenges * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP discuss the often-overlooked challenges autistic AFAB (Assigned Female at Birth) individuals face during pregnancy and childbirth. * They highlight the lack of research and information available on autism and pregnancy, leaving many autistic individuals' unique needs and sensitivities unrecognized and unaccommodated. * Angela shares her...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast "The Good Place": A Neurodiversity-Affirming Haven in Television * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP explore the numerous autistic themes and characters in the TV show "The Good Place." * They analyze Chidi's character as strongly autistic-coded, noting his special interests, process complexity, concrete thinking, anxiety, and adherence to personal morality. * Eleanor is discussed as potentially autistic, with traits like direct communication, perspective-taking chall...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Celebrating Autistic Culture: Community's Groundbreaking Representation in Television * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP discuss the TV show "Community," praising it as an "Autistic love fest" with authentic representation. * They celebrate Abed Nadir, played by Danny Pudi, as possibly the greatest autistic character in TV history, highlighting his canonical autism and self-acceptance. * The hosts explore how the show's creator, Dan Harmon, discovered his own autism ...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast *contains SPOILERS Unmasking Autistic Brilliance: "Lessons in Chemistry" Offers a Neurodiversity-Affirming Narrative * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP discuss "Lessons in Chemistry," a book and TV series featuring autistic-coded characters set in 1950s America. * The show centers around Elizabeth Zott, an autistic female scientist played by Brie Larson, and her relationship with Calvin Evans, another autistic scientist. * Their relationship is portrayed as an "autist...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast *Contains SPOILERS Embracing Neurodiversity in the TARDIS: Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Specials Shine a Spotlight on Inclusive Storytelling * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry enthusiastically discuss the recent 60th anniversary Doctor Who specials on Disney+, overseen by returning showrunner Russell T Davies. * They highlight Davies' commitment to inclusivity, showcasing new characters like the ambulatory wheelchair user Ruth Madeley and the introduction of Donna Noble's...
Feb 06, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Reclaiming the Narrative: Autistic Comedians' Memoirs Offer Neurodiversity-Affirming Insights * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP discuss the memoirs of two acclaimed autistic comedians, Hannah Gadsby from Tasmania and Fern Brady from Scotland. * The hosts highlight the striking parallels in the comedians' lives, including their struggles with getting accurately diagnosed, dealing with gender-based violence and abuse, and facing homophobia and ableism. * Both Gadsby a...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Soaring Beyond Ableism: An Autistic Circus Performer's Journey of Self-Discovery * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP interview Andralyn Zayn, an Autistic circus producer, director, performer, and fitness educator. * Andralyn's story of self-discovery began when she identified with Autistic women's experiences on TikTok, leading her down a research "rabbit hole" and eventually to a professional autism diagnosis. * She discusses her specialized circus act of sitting on ...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Authentic Autistic Bonds: Celebrating the Neurodiversity-Affirming Friendships of "Only Murders in the Building" * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry provide an update on their analysis of the TV show "Only Murders in the Building," exploring additional evidence that suggests actress Selena Gomez may also be in club ‘tism. * They note Gomez's co-occurring condition of lupus, which has a high rate of co-occurrence with autism, as further potential insight into her neurodiver...
Jan 16, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Diving Into Autistic Passion: Exploring a Special Interest in Aquariums and Shrimp * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry interview their guest, Daniel, about his deep fascination with aquariums and fish tanks. * Daniel explains how his childhood aquarium experience reignited his passion as an adult, leading him to obsessively research and optimize every aspect of aquarium setup and maintenance. * He delves into the intricacies of keeping different shrimp species, such as Card...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP, celebrate their 50th podcast episode by reminiscing about some of their favorite past episodes that highlighted the Top Ten Pillars of Autistic Culture: * Logic and strategy * Episode 11: Sherlock is Autistic * Episode 31: Chess is Autistic * Linguistics and accents * Episode 32: Animation is Autistic * Deep thinking and insights * Episode 03: Poetry is Autistic (Emily Dickinson episode) * Episode 09: Fairy Tales are Autistic (Hans Christian Anderson episod...
Jan 01, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Navigating the Holidays with Neurodiversity: An Actually Autistic Perspective * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry discuss their complicated feelings around the Christmas season, acknowledging both the holiday magic and the potential for overstimulation, family stress, and past trauma. * They explore how certain Christmas TV specials, like "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "The Grinch," resonate with autistic experiences of feeling overwhelmed while others find joy. * The host...
Dec 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Navigating the "Child to Parent Diagnostic Pipeline": A Neurodiversity-Affirming Exploration * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry are joined by filmmaker and autistic advocate Bret Malley to discuss the common experience of parents realizing their own autism after their child's diagnosis. * Bret shares his personal story of how his son's struggle and evaluation for autism opened his eyes to recognizing his own autistic traits, leading to his own diagnosis as an adult. * The ...
Dec 19, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP, discuss Matt’s brain child: "Autistic-Centered Therapy" (AuCT) - a therapeutic approach specifically tailored to serve the needs of Autistic individuals. “Because there are so many autistic people in the world who don't know how to be Autistic because you've grown up in a world that demeans you, that tells you to be different, that tells you to be something else, and you don't know how to be the genuine you. We have to do a lot of uncovering.” - Matt They c...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Purr-fect Parallels: Exploring the Neurodiversity of Cats and its Relevance to the Autistic Experience * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry draw connections between the behaviors and traits exhibited by cats and the common experiences of autistic individuals. * They compare feline quirks, such as sensory preferences, need for routines, communication styles, strong stress response, and special interests, to attributes often associated with autism. * The hosts explain how cats...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Neurodiversity on the Menu: Exploring Autistic Representation in "Bob's Burgers" * Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP analyze the TV show "Bob's Burgers" and how its characters embody aspects of Autistic culture and experiences. * They examine the various Autistic traits exhibited by the main characters, such as: * Tina's Autistic accent, people-pleasing tendencies, and passionate interest in horses * Gene's deep need for musical expression, echolalia, and sensory-seek...
Nov 23, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Embracing Neurodiversity: An Autistic Advocate's Perspective on Redefining Support * Autistic guest Maisie Soetantyo shares her experience transitioning from working in ABA (applied behavioral analysis) therapy to a neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-based approach. * Maisie emphasizes the importance of allowing Autistic children to nurture their interests and passions, which can guide them towards meaningful careers, rather than trying to fit them into a neurotypical mold. * She cautions ag...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Harnessing Neurodivergent Strengths: The Autistic-Affirming Whodunnit of "Only Murders in the Building" * "Only Murders in the Building" is a comedic whodunnit created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, starring an ensemble cast including Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. * The three main characters, all social outcasts or eccentrics living in an upscale New York apartment building, bond over their mutual love of true crime podcasts and decide to start their own podcast to investigate a sus...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Embracing Autistic Strengths: Celebrating Tennis Icon John McEnroe's Neurodiversity * #ActuallyAutistic podcast hosts Matt Lowry, LPP and Dr. Angela Kingdon explore how tennis legend John McEnroe exhibited many autistic traits throughout his career and personal life. * McEnroe utilized his pattern recognition and visualization skills to anticipate the ball's movements, turning the game into a "math equation" – strengths commonly associated with autistic cognition. * However, his on-court emotion...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Halloween! *TW: This episode was recorded prior to the allegations against Danny Elfman breaking. TACP stands with victims of assault and wish the Autistic community comfort and healing as we grapple with our feelings, both individually and collectively. Please, take care. For more support and resources, please read our guest blog “ When Your Special Interest Turns Out to be Problematic .” Neurodiversity-Affirming Insights: Tim Burton's Autistic Creative Vision Tim Burton, while not formal...
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