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

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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

Preeti Kalra talks about her academic struggles in medical school, before she realized she was #neurodivergent: 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

I talked with Preeti Kalra about how her physical disabilities and neurodivergence affected her academic studies and shaped the direction of her career. Hear more from Preeti on my latest episode at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/240.

“Spending time with people that you really love and can be around in your unmasked state is very healing.” Hear "Space To Exhale" author Lisa Hurley describe the power of "unmasking" as a Black autistic woman in a loving and trusting environment: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/239 .

Lisa Hurley, author of the new book "Space To Exhale," talks about the importance and impact of finding a supportive community.

“Community care is a form of self care.” On my latest episode, "Space To Exhale" author Lisa Hurley talks about the importance of having a community while taking care of yourself: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/239

I've updated the info about The Autastic Community so folk can see more of what we get up to. Hoping to reach more #AutisticBIPOC so we know there's a place to call home. Maybe spread the word? www.autastic.com/aut...#AutisticBIPOC #AutisticWhileBlack #ActuallyAutistic #Autizzy #AutisticPOC

I was recently featured on Tas The Artist’s blog in their Expert Voices series! I talk about life as an autistic professional, what a supportive workplace can look like, and why I podcast about neurodiversity. tastheartist.com/2025/07/22/e...

On my latest episode, I talked with Lisa Hurley about her experience as a late-diagnosed autistic Black woman, what inspired her new book "Space To Exhale" and the importance of community and self-care: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/239

I love it! 🫶🏻 #Disability #Advocacy

If you’re not already please follow & check out @beyond6seconds.bsky.social Extraordinary stories from neurodivergent people: entrepreneurs, creators, advocates & more! Hosted by Carolyn. This is one of my fav podcast & one of my first to be featured on early in my advocacy journey 🫶🏽♾️

Real stories from Black #neurodivergent women! If you are a Black neurodivergent woman or know any who may be interested in sharing their story/being a guest on Black Girl Diagnosed, please contact guest coordinator Markisha Jordan at [email protected] Please share to spread the word ♾️

Matthew Schwab is passionate about public speaking and sharing his story about living with #DownSyndrome. He encourages other people to share their own stories and life experiences too: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/238

Last summer I had the pleasure of chatting with @journals.sagepub.com about my work on #TouretteSyndrome and inclusive research methods - the video is now live as a part of the 'SAGE Knowledge' #DisabilityStudies Collection, and available here: sk.sagepub.com/video/touret... #AcademicSky

Advice from Matthew Schwab, a public speaker with #DownSyndrome, about tearing down old narratives and sharing your own story. Hear more from Matthew at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/238.

Matthew Schwab has challenged stereotypes about #DownSyndrome for his whole life. Hear Matthew talk about his life with Down syndrome and encourage other people to challenge old narratives: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/238

My diagnosis story as a Black Autistic Woman 🖤🫶🏽♾️ I shared by diagnosis story on the #autisticoutloud webinar, it’s important we as Black Autistic Women continue to share our stories amplify our voices & the voices of other Black Autistic Women #blackandautistic #autismacceptance #blackautisticwomen

Matthew Schwab, a public speaker with Down syndrome, encourages everyone to write their own stories and share them with others. Hear more from Matthew on my latest podcast episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/238 #DownSyndrome

What are your favorite podcasts about disability? (Bonus points if those podcasts also have disabled hosts or writers!) #DisabilityPrideMonth

Talent agent, actor and disability advocate Abbie Hills shares the impact of hiding -- and eventually accepting -- her #CerebralPalsy: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/237

“There's no more hiding. Because if I keep hiding this part of me, ultimately it's gonna block me." Abbie Hills shares how her #CerebralPalsy inspired her to become a talent agent and access coordinator for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent media professionals: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/237

Day 3 of the Critical Neurodiversity Studies conference at @durhamimh.bsky.social is underway! We’ve got a call for papers (+ more) open at the moment for a special issue on critical ND studies, why not check it out? 👏 💫 @ainokash.bsky.social @louisecreechan.bsky.social @ndhumanities.bsky.social

On my latest episode, actress and talent agent Abbie Hills shares why she decided to stop hiding her cerebral palsy and what it's like having a disability that's "invisible" to other people:  https://www.beyond6seconds.net/237 #CerebralPalsy

I just backed YOUR PAIN WAS BORN HERE | Love Letter To The Black Diaspora on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ypw...

On my latest episode, social media marketing strategist Rylan Hoffman describes why it's better to block online trolls than argue with them. #onlinemarketing Text in image is a quote from Rylan: “ The algorithm doesn't know the difference, but your nervous system does.”

Social media marketing strategist Rylan Hoffman talks about the joy of finding community online as a neurodivergent adult. From my latest episode at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/236 #neurodiversity

Rylan Hoffman helps queer-owned businesses prioritize social media growth and safety. Listen to my interview with Rylan at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/236 #pride2025

If anyone you know is 13-24, in the US, and is LGBTQ+, please have them complete the Trevor Project survey this year. Their last survey has been integral to protecting LGBTQ+ rights globally. I can't understate how big an impact it has. Multiple publications come from the data. Share widely.

Social media marketing strategist @hoffsocial talks about helping queer and other marginalized business owners balance growth and safety online. Hear more on my latest episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/236 #pride2025