Autistic Nonbinary Leadership: Binary is the Barrier
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Today’s Autistic Moment: A Podcast for Autistic Adults by An Autistic Adult
1h 17m
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8 chapters
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What is autistic non‑binary leadership and why does it matter?
Jack Spain and I are going to discuss what it is like to be an autistic non-binary leader. We will talk about the need for open, safe spaces and how we can help each other by thinking past the either or binary to decolonize society to liberate us to live as we are authentically. Welcome to this episode of today's Autistic Moment.
Take a breath, take a breath. Open up your eyes. The brand new day, brand new day. Watch the sun uh Every time you feel you're doubting yourself. Yeah. Look inside, you'll find you got what it takes, yeah. I can tell You can make it tie Here's your chances take it No answer there, but stop what it takes, yeah, you'll run away. There's nothing left in there. Today is your day. Hold my hand, hold my hand. You know that you're mine. And this together just as forever. So let yourself shine. Every time you feel you're down on yourself. Look inside to find your guy what it takes, yeah I can tell You can make it time. Here's your chances taken. No once and that start. You tell what it takes. Yeah, you'll find a way. There's nothing left to say.
Today is your day.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is autistic non‑binary leadership and why does it matter?
0:00–11:21
2
How do trauma and binary thinking limit autistic people’s ability to lead?
11:21–20:38
3
In what ways does autism create a multidimensional perspective on gender and identity?
20:38–29:58
4
Why is decolonizing thought essential for autistic and non‑binary communities?
29:58–39:54
5
How can open, safe spaces help autistic people move beyond the either/or binary?
39:54–48:38
6
What systemic barriers are autistic, queer, and BIPOC individuals facing today?
48:38–58:25
7
How can peer‑support networks and community building empower autistic leaders?
58:25–1:07:04
8
What actions can listeners take to support autistic non‑binary leadership and inclusive change?
1:07:04–1:16:54