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Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity!

Autistic Culture Institute

This is the main feed for The Autistic Culture Podcast Network, the first podcast network created by and for Autistic people to celebrate our culture, our voices, and our contributions to the world. This feed has all of our shows in one place.Across our shows, we spotlight actually Autistic perspectives and celebrate the depth, brilliance, and diversity of the Autistic experience. Whether you’re Autistic, questioning, or an ally looking to learn, the Autistic Culture Podcast Network invites you into

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77:46

Environmental Justice {Fan Favorite Re-drop #8}

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2024/08/13

This episode originally aired on January 31, 2023 under the title “Greta is Autistic.”“We can no longer let the people in power decide what is politically possible. We can no longer let the people in power decide what hope is. Hope is not passive. Hope is not blah, blah, blah. Hope is telling the truth. Hope is taking action. And hope always comes from the people.” – Great Thunberg We’re with you, Greta!“She's putting herself out there to do the hard work that other people may not be able or

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95:32

Abed! {Fan Favorite Re-drop #7}

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2024/08/06

This episode originally aired on Feb 20, 2024 under the title “Community is Autistic.”“(Abed) is possibly the greatest character in the history of television.”“He's more than a medical condition—that's his identity. This is part of his culture. And this is why he is a champion of Autistic culture.”“None of us want to be alone. We want to be understood. We want people around us who get us, people who support us. We want a true family, not just a bunch of relatives who judge us. And when you find

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113:36

Tay Tay {Fan Favorite Re-drop #6}

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2024/07/30

This episode originally aired on April 9, 2024 under the title “Taylor Swift is Autistic.”“That's what they do to autistic people: They hate us and have opinions about us loudly.”“We are pointing out autistic culture as it is seen in the wild, just like we might point out cannolis, whether they were made by Italians or not.” “It's almost as if that's the point of the Autistic Culture Podcast.”“She represents Autistic culture, and as the PR department, if we are not like waving the flag— ‘The biggest

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Charles Schulz {Fan Favorite Re-drop #5}

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2024/07/23

This episode originally aired on December 13, 2022 under the title “Peanuts is Autistic.”“Our relationships are based on the three F's. Friends, family, and fictional characters.”“He was a very big proponent of gay rights because one of his best friends is Billie Jean King and Peppermint Patty is directly based on her.”“The entire world seems incredibly chaotic to us. And we need this structure and we need this routine in order to be happy, in order to be healthy, in order to be productive. And it

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64:35

Emily Dickinson {Fan Favorite Re-drop #4}

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2024/07/16

This episode originally aired on November 7, 2022 under the title “Poetry is Autistic.”“That seems largely like Autistic torture, because leaving the sanctity of a well-stocked library to go make small talk…” “Yeah, literally.” “Oh, my God.”“Due to the monotropic mindset, when we find something that is appealing, we have to dive deeply and fully into it…whatever it is that feeds this passion for us. If we are in the zone, we are healing.”“And can you imagine, like, the social anxiety? All you want

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68:30

D&D {Fan Favorite Re-drop #3}

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2024/07/09

This episode originally aired on October 17, 2023, under the title “Dungeons and Dragons is Autistic.”“This gives us a safe place where we can be ourselves, where we can be other people, where we can bond with people, where we can have a ritual of getting together once a week and spending lots of time eating snacks and socializing in a safe and effective way where we all know the rules of socialization.”“You have a specified time. You have a specified reason for hanging out. You have a specified

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76:51

Hans Christian Andersen {Fan Favorite Re-drop #2}

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2024/07/02

This episode originally aired on December 20, 2022, under the title “Fairy Tales are Autistic.”Angela’s all-time favorite episode! #ActuallyAutistic co-hosts discuss how HCA used imaginative stories to reframe common Autistic traits (that we’re frequently bullied for) as treasured gifts.“We are not defective neurotypicals. We are not ugly ducklings. We are swans. We do swan things. We don't do duck things.”“They claim that we have no empathy—we are just overwhelmed a lot by emotion because they're

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90:32

AuCT {Fan Favorite Re-drop #1}

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2024/06/25

This episode originally aired on December 12, 2023 under the title “Autistic Centered Therapy - AuCT”Matt Lowry, LPP, tells his co-host, Dr. Angela Lauria all about AuCT: a style of therapy that he created to help support his autistic clients in an authentic, neurodiversity-affirming way.“CBT just taught me, like, “Mask harder. Don't be annoyed. Ignore your senses.”“CBT does not work for us because it's not structured for our brains.”“(CBT)'s essentially gaslighting. But for neurotypical people, it

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107:41

George Lucas is Autistic (Episode 74)

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2024/06/18

Matt Lowry, LPP, gives his co-host, Dr. Angela Lauria, a special infodump about one of his idols: George Lucas.* Lucas’s early life, including his relationship with his Vader (“father”).* The vital role that PDA played in Lucas’s first film company. Plus, the many Autistic traits that helped Lucas to think outside of the box and change the way that movies are made.* Movie casting and socializing with the actors - Autistic style! * George Lucas’s personal journey from scrappy Rebel to lord of

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89:08

Freddie Mercury is Autistic (Episode 73)

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2024/06/11

Dr. Angela Lauria shares Freddie Mercury’s amazing Autistic traits with her co-host, Matt Lowry, LPP.* How Freddie Mercury’s hypermobility and possible EDS resulted in an extraordinary vocal range.* Mercury’s many special interests including stamp collecting, cats, and Japanese art.* The important role that echolalia, echopraxia, and advanced pattern-matching played in Queen’s success.* The spectrum of Mercury’s sexuality and gender expression.* Quotes and lyrics that describe the experience of

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85:10

Is Bluey Autistic? (Episode 72)

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2024/06/04

Matt Lowry, LPP and Dr. Angela Lauria chat about the popular Australian cartoon, Bluey.* Bluey’s short episodes and silly imaginary play is accessible for children, but the deeper themes and storylines are geared towards adults, making it fun and enriching for the whole family.* Research on Bluey and the ‘tism that resulted in a mix of evidence and, “A really interesting left turn!” * Why some Autistics love Waldorf schools…and why some (including Angela) cannot stand them.“I have been brought to

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69:29

Belly Dancing is Autistic (Episode 71)

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2024/05/28

Autistic hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP, interview belly dancer and entrepreneur, Arielle Juliette. * Sensory sensitivities and accommodations in dance.* Cultural appreciation versus cultural appropriation.* Running a business on “glitter and non-denominational Jesus.”* Echopraxia and Arielle’s other super hero powers.* Perks of (mild) hypermobility.* “Meat sack” and “brain sack” communication* How to teach dance using bottom up processing.* Angela and Arielle’s body liberation

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45:16

Rick and Morty is Autistic (Episode 70)

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2024/05/21

Matt Lowry, LPP shares a deep dive on Rick and Morty with co-host, Dr. Angela Lauria.* How getting fired from Community propelled Autistic writer, Dan Harmon, to create Rick and Morty.* The Back to the Future origins of Rick and Morty, plus fanbase shenanigans.* Processing childhood trauma through writing.* The complex relationship many autistics have with talk therapy.* Why Autistic culture is filled with meta references.* Autistic personal growth journeys and learning to embrace your true self.*

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Kink is Autistic (Episode 69)

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2024/05/14

#ActuallyAutistic podcast hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP, interview Dr. Kade Sharp to discuss the ways that kink fits into Autistic culture. * What is kink (spoiler: it’s not necessarily sexual!), what are some common kinks, and are “kinksters” dangerous or ill?* The fundamental flaws in most research methods that explore Autistic sexuality.* Stereotypes and misunderstandings that most people have about the kink community.* Kinky spreadsheets and other Autistic systems of communicating

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Dinosaur is Autistic (Episode 68)

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2024/05/07

This episode:Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP chat with Ashley Storrie—the autistic writer and star of the new series, “Dinosaur” (available on Hulu in the U.S.). Discussed:* The unconventional way that Ashely was brought on as a writer and the importance of Autistic writers shaping autistic characters.* How Ashley came to discover her autistic identity.* Autistic linguistics and the “shape” of words.* How production accommodated Ashely (and everyone else!). Plus, how Ashley avoided being

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Episode 67: X-Men are Autistic

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2024/04/30

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Autistic hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP, discuss the ways that X-Men represents autistic culture. Topics include:* Which came first: the autistic or the neurotypical? Are Autism and ADHD the same thing? Do neurotypicals have a disorder of pruning? * How ‘X-Men’ addresses discrimination, social justice, and provides representation for marginalized groups.* The two canonically autistic X-Men and several autistic-coded ones too! Plus, some

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Episode 66: Sunglasses are Autistic

Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity! ·

2024/04/23

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Autistic hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP, are joined by autistic author, Becca Lory Hector. Topics include:* Midlife autism diagnosis…and all of the bumps and bruises along the way to get there. Plus, is autism really “over-diagnosed”?* Why identification is so important—at any age.* A neuro-affirming way to process, unpack, and grieve after diagnosis. * “Autistic preppers bags”: what they are and why we need them.* The ultimate place for

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Episode 65: Neil Gaiman is Autistic

Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity! ·

2024/04/16

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Podcast hosts, Matt Lowry, LPP and Dr. Angela Lauria, discuss Neil Gaiman and his recent post identifying himself as autistic. Topics include:* Interception difficulties, etymology fun, and how left-handedness relates to autism.* Gaiman’s prolific writing including: “Don't Panic: The Official Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Companion,” “Good Omens,” “Constantine,” “Coraline,” “Doom Patrol,” “Stardust,” and “Babylon 5.” * Sandman: one of the first

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Episode 64: Taylor Swift is Autistic

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2024/04/09

*This episode was HIGHLY requested by Autistic Swifty listeners and their contributions are incorporated throughout. Much like how Cher is a Queer culture icon—regardless of her own sexual orientation—we are celebrating Swift as an Autistic culture icon—regardless of her own neurotype. This is a celebration of the ways we see our fabulous culture represented in the once-in-a-generation, Taylor Swift.In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, LPP, discuss

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Episode 63: Elsa is Autistic

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2024/04/02

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Matt and Angela discuss authentic autistic representation in the character of Elsa from Frozen. They discuss masking, unmasking, ABA, sensory differences, autistic lineage, autistic women, and the heroes journey we all must take if we want to “Let it Go” and adventure “Into the Unknown.” Beyond that, this week’s quotes speak for themselves:The wind is howling like this swirling storm insideCouldn't keep it in, heaven knows I triedDon't let them in,

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