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Uniquely Human: The Podcast

Dec 23, 2022

The Art of Autism is a nonprofit that has become a community of sharing art, poetry, and literary works by autistic people from around the world. In this episode, Debra Muzikar, one of its founders, discusses the range of artistic endeavors and submissions to their website and then shared in their e-mail newsletter.


Dec 9, 2022

Inspired by their NY Times best selling book, John Donovan and Caren Zucker discuss their mission in producing their film, “In a Different Key”. Their engaging  film includes an historic perspective built around the life of Donald Triplett, the first autistic child diagnosed by Leo Kanner, as well as many...


Nov 25, 2022

Medications are often prescribed for autistic individuals for a number of conditions co-occurring with autism. Dr. Josh Feder, a child and family psychiatrist, author and researcher, discusses his background leading to a specialization on appropriate use of medications. He discusses his emphasis on seeing medications...


Nov 11, 2022

The concept of neurodiversity and its application is currently one of the hottest issues of discussion and consideration, both within and outside autism and disability culture. Barry and Dave have a wide-ranging conversation that addresses the origin of neurodiversity, current debates about boundaries and terminology,...


Oct 28, 2022

It is well known that a major challenge for autistic and neurodivergent individuals of all ages is developing a healthy lifestyle that supports fitness, and emotional well-being. Belden Long and Rosie White, NCAA and Olympic elite athletes, with additional expertise in occupational therapy, yoga, and movement approaches...