Tiffany Hammond describes her nonspeaking autistic son Aidan’s experience in her new book, A Day with No Words, on my latest episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/247

Book giveaway for A Day with No Words: www.instagram.com/p/DQ6vyteDPob/

Tiffany Hammond of Fidgets and Fries describes how she represents the experience and perspective of her nonspeaking autistic son Aidan in her book, A Day with No Words. Hear more from Tiffany on my latest episode: www.beyond6seconds.net/247

Sabrina Fandell, a VP at the International Dyslexia Association, shares advice for parents of dyslexic children, on my latest episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/246 #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth

If you've already called your reps about the shutdown, tariffs, Epstein files, ICE raids, etc. and feel like they aren't listening, try giving them another round of calls now. They may be thinking a bit differently after those election results...

Sabrina Fandell describes the stress of reading out loud when you have dyslexia. Hear more from Sabrina on my latest episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/246

Gifting season is here and a girl's gotta fund her life's work somehow. I've curated The 2025 Autastic Holiday Gift Guide to bring joy & ease. Like these cozy logo beanies, a stealth way to show your #AutisticPride. http://bit.ly/2025Au...#AutisticPride. #autism #autistic #holiday2025

Everyone is getting laid off — how can you help? @katrinakibben.bsky.social shares some small (and free) things that can make a difference. threeearsmedia.com/miracles-you...

Sabrina Fandell talks about being a dyslexic student in my latest episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/246 #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth

Sabrina Fandell describes the embarrassment of learning to read in the book closet at school, as a dyslexic child. Hear more from Sabrina on my latest episode.

I am interested in starting to hear from care workers on SNAP about your concerns. I'm @motherjones.com's disability reporter. Please be in touch. My email is [email protected] and my Signal is juliametraux.49. Reposts are appreciated.

As a dyslexic child, Sabrina Fandell was forced to sit in her school's book closet for her reading lessons. Now she sits on the Board of Directors of the International Dyslexia Association - Dallas Branch. Sabrina shares her journey at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/246 #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth

“We can ask big questions. We can figure them out.” #STEM entrepreneur and toy designer Ava N. Simmons describes her new PBS Kids Channel show, Mini Fab Science Lab: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/245

Proud papa moment: my son J published a letter in the @nytimes.com today (in print tomorrow) on the need to think our definitions of autism.

Looking to find #ActuallyAutistic men and their partners to interview for my next book for a chapter on dating and autism. I want to know: -How does your neurotype affect your dating life? -Your marriage -What were some obstacles? -Advantages My email is [email protected]. DMs open

Young neurodivergent entrepreneur Ava N. Simmons describes her PBS Kids Channel show, Mini Fab Science Lab. #GirlsInSTEM

A great feature opportunity for independent women podcasters who have been podcasting for less than a year. www.womenwhopodcastmag.com/get-featured

Ava N. Simmons, STEM entrepreneur and PBS Kids show host, shares her advice for kids who struggle in school: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/245 #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth

Octoberpod presents DIAL R FOR RAVEN! #Halloween, Hitchcock & Fowl Play! Ft. @madisonstandish.bsky.social Listen now on Octoberpod AM wherever you get podcasts! // PROMOS Ghost Bites (presented by @brewcrime.bsky.social ) @beyond6seconds.bsky.social Make it Through the Night by Amy Koto

Who are your favorite Indigenous neurodivergent content creators?

In my latest episode, I talk with Ava N. Simmons, a young entrepreneur and PBS Kids show host with dyslexia and dysgraphia. Ava describes how her educational toy brand Team Genius Squad gets kids excited about STEM and STEAM: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/245 #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth

October is #AACAwarenessMonth. AAC refers to the ways that people communicate besides speech, ranging from high-tech tools like speech-generating devices and apps, to low-tech methods like letterboards and picture boards.

Some disabled journalists to follow amid the gutting of OSERS: @slooterman.bsky.social @juliametraux.bsky.social and @bethhawkins.bsky.social (among others)

I talked with @caromincks.bsky.social, creator of the award-winning audio drama @seenandnotheard.bsky.social, about writing the main characters based on their lived experience of deafness and OCD. Listen to my interview with Caroline at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/244 .

My latest guest @caromincks.bsky.social describes the premise of their award-winning audio drama, @seenandnotheard.bsky.social.

In my latest episode, @caromincks.bsky.social talks about disability representation in their award-winning audio drama @seenandnotheard.bsky.social. Listen at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/244.

October is a busy month for #neurodiversity awareness! It’s the awareness month for AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), ADHD, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, and Learning Disability. It’s also National Disability Employment Awareness Month (not specific to neurodiversity, but still relevant).

Caroline Mincks' @caromincks.bsky.social award-winning audio drama @seenandnotheard.bsky.social is about navigating hearing loss as an adult... but almost anyone can relate to the experiences in the show. Caroline and I talk about it on my latest podcast episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/244

One of the full-circle moments? In high school, I was friends with Rebecca Smith. I was diagnosed as autistic. Now, she learned she's autistic and is a teacher down in Texas and I interviewed her about how she helps students accept others. @the-independent.com www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Sally Littlefield, a mental health advocate with schizoaffective disorder, shares how hard it was for her to accept that she has a #schizophrenia spectrum illness. Listen to Sally's story at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/243 .

If my writing about autism does anything, whether it be in my books, my columns or my reported stories, I hope it advances the idea that autistic people are whole human beings as they are with legitimate needs and inner lives that deserve to be told the same as other stories.

Sally Littlefield describes her experience of being in psychosis. Hear more from Sally on my latest podcast episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/243

Sally Littlefield, a mental health advocate with schizoaffective disorder, promotes empathy, dignity, and understanding for people with schizophrenia spectrum illnesses. Hear more from my interview with Sally: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/243

On my latest episode, Sally Littlefield talks about experiencing a 10-month long psychotic episode, where she believed her life was a hyperreality psychological experiment. Hear my interview with Sally at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/243 #schizophrenia

Neurodivergence is so much more than just autism and ADHD! For example, this year on my podcast we’ve also talked about cerebral palsy, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Down syndrome, Tourette’s, and FASD. Tomorrow’s episode is about schizoaffective disorder. Neurodivergence is purposely broad and inclusive.

"…and Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.”

“Horror is an exaggeration of trauma. With horror, there's nothing that I can create that would be worse than what I experienced, but what I experienced is always in my art.” Hear more from my conversation with Tas The Artist: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/242

In my latest episode, Tas The Artist talks about creating surrealist horror art, to help process the real-life horror and trauma they experienced as an autistic and queer child in a religious cult.

Tas The Artist talks about their love of creating art, and how it helped them survive through their childhood trauma. https://www.beyond6seconds.net/242

Tas The Artist grew up as an autistic child in a religious cult. In my latest podcast episode, Tas talks about how they left the cult, and how they use surrealist horror in their art to process their trauma. https://www.beyond6seconds.net/242

“Having a good understanding of who you want to be, who you are, and what sorts of things you're interested in is really important.” Hear more from Charis Hawkley, #neurodivergent disability advocate, on my latest episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/241

Hot of the presses. Hope it speaks to you ❤️ #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWhileBlack #Autism #Autistic

“Even if you haven't got your diagnosis (or you do), self-awareness and acceptance is a very important thing to go through.” Hear more from Charis Hawkley, #neurodivergent disability advocate, on my latest episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/241

We do not comply: how do we disrupt the momentum of Trump’s cruelty? | V (formerly Eve Ensler) www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

On my latest episode, I talk with award-nominated disability advocate Charis Hawkley about growing up with late-diagnosed dyslexia, #dyspraxia and autism, her work with @dyspraxiamagazine.bsky.social‬ and finding community with other neurodivergent people: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/241

“We're living in an era now where it's way overdue that we talk about and really bring change to how we view #neurodiversity. It really needs to get the attention that it deserves.” Preeti Kalra shares her story and perspectives on my latest episode at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/240

On my latest episode, Preeti Kalra reflects on how her premature birth has impacted her physical health and neurodivergence:  https://www.beyond6seconds.net/240 #PrematureBirth

🚨One of ours is in need. If you're able to give $, share her #GoFundMe, or offer legal services, please do 🙏🏽 Monique's given her time moderating our #AutisticBIPOC space since 2020. Let's help her now. #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticAndIndigenous www.gofundme.com/f/g...

I’m thrilled that my podcast has won 1st place in the Impactful Story category of the 2025 Women Who Podcast Awards! I am grateful for this recognition of the powerful stories that my guests share about their lives as #neurodivergent people.

Looking for more indie creators/podcasters on Bluesky to connect with! Reach out below and introduce your work!🥳 #promosky Chatsunami.com