Booksmart

Once Upon a Time

This episode features children's author Sivan Hong (She/Her) as we discuss the positivity of neurodivergence, and what it's like writing for a neurodivergent audience. "What you bring to the table is incredible, the world would be a less interesting place without people like us." Sivan reiterates, when discussing how important it is for neurodivegent kids to be told that they're valuable. Listen to hear more! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Blindfolds

This episode features Josey (She/They) as we discuss kink and what it's like being kinky while neurodivergent. "If they are shaming you for saying no, if they are trying to coerce you, you made the right decision by saying no." says Josey, while giving advice on kink. Listen to hear more! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Education

This episode features Nathan (He/Him) as we discuss socializing in school, and what it's like being neurodivergent in a learning environment. "It was almost like they were working around me, not with me." says Nathan when discussing his education, and reflecting on early experiences with teachers and his autism. Listen to hear more! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Booksmart

DISCLAIMER: Max is not a licensed professional, and we are only having discussions. Nothing discussed is advice. Additionally, this episode features discussion of ABA. Listener discussion is advised. This episode features Max (They/He) as we discuss ABA, and what it's like being neurodivergent while learning about it. "There's also just the fact that they don't like different, and different is scary." Max says, in reference to why society isn't accessible to neurodivergent people. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Culture

This episode features Faight (They/He/She) as we discuss what it's like to be black and autistic, and how each community differs. "The conversations are for everybody, because we still live in the racist system, we still need to dismantle it," Says Faight when discussing the importance of talking about topics like race. Listen to this episode to hear more! If you're interested in another podcast, hosted by Faight themselves, listen to "Our Lives: Gender Included". Faight's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ElnzVEpD12njxN9xUz8nL?si=8764a022fbb84f0e ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.