Physical Autistic Leadership: Ask Us for Directions
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Today’s Autistic Moment: A Podcast for Autistic Adults by An Autistic Adult
1h 17m
3 speakers
8 chapters
transcribed 24 days ago
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What is physical autistic leadership and why is it important?
David Gray Hammond and I will discuss the importance of physical autistic leadership. By emphasizing the need for autistic individuals to understand and advocate for our own bodies. We will highlight the challenges that autistics face in medical settings where professionals often lack any understanding of how autism affects the body. David will share his personal experiences with misdiagnosed fatigue and diabetes, illustrating how autism affects physical health. We will stress the importance of interoception and the need for holistic healthcare approaches. Our conversation will also touch on the broader issues of bodily autonomy, particularly for marginalized groups, and the necessity for autistic communities to support each other across all age groups.
Welcome to this episode of today's Autistic Moment.
Take a breath, take a breath. Open up your eyes. It's a brand new day, brand new day. Watch the sun ra 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 time Here's your chance to take it No ones are there, let's stop You tell what it takes, yeah you'll run away There's nothing left 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. The wise of that star You come what it takes. Yeah, you'll find a way.
There's nothing left to say. Today is your day.
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After this first commercial break, David Gray Hammond will join me to talk about physical autistic leadership. Ask us for directions.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is physical autistic leadership and why is it important?
0:01–11:12
2
How do personal health experiences illustrate autism’s impact on the body?
11:12–20:34
3
Why is interoception crucial for autistic health advocacy?
20:34–30:36
4
How are bodily autonomy and transgender rights intersecting with autism?
30:36–42:05
5
What systemic barriers do autistic adults face in medical settings?
42:05–50:54
6
How can autistic people become experts on their own bodies?
50:54–1:01:36
7
What strategies help older autistic adults navigate aging and healthcare?
1:01:36–1:11:08
8
How can listeners advocate for their physical needs and resist medical abuse?
1:11:08–1:17:22