

Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity!
Autistic Culture Institute
The Autistic Culture Podcast is your go-to show for celebrating Autistic voices, neurodiversity, and the powerful impact of Autistic contributions to society, history, and pop culture. Hosted by Dr. Angela Kingdon — a late-diagnosed Autistic woman, WSJ bestselling author, communications PhD, ghost-writer, and autism researcher — this podcast shines a spotlight on Autistic identity, self-expression, and the beauty of living authentically.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday and Friday!Tuesdays: Explore famous and influential Autistic people in science, technology, the arts, entertainment, education, and beyond.Fridays (Neurodivergent Narratives): Engage in creative writing sessions to process sensory experiences, embrace your special interests, and develop authentic self-expression.Whether you're Autistic, late-diagnosed, a parent, educator, ally, or simply curious about autism culture, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and community. Discover the language, values, and traditions of Autistica — and join a growing movement that redefines what it means to be Autistic.🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com📲 Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 8, 2022 • 52min
Poetry is Autistic (Episode 03)
Explore the intriguing life and poetic genius of Emily Dickinson, a gender-bending rebel who embraced her social differences. Delve into the unique thinking style and special interests of autistic individuals. Discover the significance of libraries, gardens, and collections in autistic culture. Uncover the truth about processing emotions and setting boundaries for autistic individuals. Navigate the challenges of gender identity and societal expectations in the 1850s. Embrace the joy of studying Autistic Culture and indulge in deep dive swaps.

Nov 8, 2022 • 41min
Ghostbusters is Autistic (Episode 02)
When Dan Aykroyd (the writer of Ghostbusters) was a young boy, he was diagnosed with Autism. Today he credits his neurodivergent nature for helping him creatively. The Ghostbusters franchise has SO MANY autistic moments from special interests that are based on Akroyd’s own early obsession with ghosts and law enforcement to autistic masking, eye contact challenges, and sensory issue. On this episode Matt shares some of his favorites with Angela. AutisticCulturePodcast.com Follow @LinguisticAutistic on TikTok Learn more about Matt Lowry, LPP Learn more about Angela's work at Difference Press Follow Angela on Twitter Show Notes: The Paranormal Life Of Hans Holzer, America’s First Ghost Hunter Dan Aykroyd, still autistic after all these years 'I have Asperger's - one of my symptoms included being obsessed with ghosts': Under the microscope with Dan Aykroyd Dan Aykroyd's 'obsession with ghosts and law enforcement' is due to Asperger's This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2022 • 49min
Welcome to Autistica (Episode 01)
Welcome to the Autistic Culture Podcast. Each episode we dive deep into Autistic contributions to society and culture by introducing you to some of the world’s most famous and successful Autistics in history! Whether you are Autistic or just love someone who is, your hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria, the Linguistic Autistic and Licensed Psychological Practitioner, Matt Lowry, welcome you to take this time to be fully immersed in the language, values, traditions, norms, and identity of Autistica! AutisticCulturePodcast.com Follow @LinguisticAutistic on TikTok Learn more about Matt Lowry, LPP Learn more about Angela's work at Difference Press Follow Angela on Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2022 • 1min
Episode 00: Trailer
Welcome to the Autistic Culture Podcast. Each episode we dive deep into Autistic contributions to society and culture by introducing you to some of the world’s most famous and successful Autistics in History! Whether you are Autistic or just love someone who is, your hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria, the Linguistic Autistic and Licensed Psychological Practitioner, Matt Lowry, welcome you to take this time to be fully immersed in the language, values, traditions, norms, and identity of Autistica!Learn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPPJoin Matt’s Autistic Connections Facebook GroupLearn more about Angela at AngelaLauria.com and Difference PressFollow Angela on Twitter and TikTok This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.