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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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Episode 42: McEnroe is Autistic

Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity! ·

2023/11/07

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:#ActuallyAutistic podcast hosts, Matt Lowry and Angela Lauria, discuss tennis legend John McEnroe and his many Autistic traits.McEnroe had an impressive tennis career, utilizing Autistic pattern recognition to anticipate where the ball would go. He visualized the court like a chess board and said he turned the game into a math equation. The hosts further relate this to expectation sensitivity and Autistic scripting.He was misunderstood for his

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Episode 41: Tim Burton is Autistic

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2023/10/31

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Happy Halloween!Our #ActuallyAutistic Podcast hosts, Angela and Matt, are talking all things Tim Burton! While he hasn’t shared about a formal autism diagnosis, Burton publicly identifies as Autistic, which is no surprise to the Autistic community, based on his creative style, tendency to work repeatedly with the same actors he connects with, and stories that center misunderstood outsiders. Burton was fascinated by classic monster movies as a kid and

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*BONUS* Episode: When Angela Met Matt...

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2023/10/25

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:One of our own podcast hosts, Matt, was interviewed on Meg Ferrell’s podcast, “Two Sides of the Spectrum,” about strengths-based autism diagnoses. Listen in to find out why this interview a) made Angela cry, and b) became the catalyst for TACP!Matt draws from his personal and professional experience working with Autistic children, teens, and adults to criticize how the traditional autism diagnosis process focuses on deficits as compared to

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Episode 40: Minisode #1: Update on Doctor Who, D&D,...

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2023/10/24

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:By popular request, a minisode (mini-episode)! TACP’s Actually Autistic podcast hosts, Matt and Angela, provide updates relating to Dungeons & Dragons, Doctor Who, Star Wars, and Sherlock Holmes. Angela and Matt discuss Autistic actor Peter Cushing, who connects all four interests popular among people on the autism spectrum (and provides additional insights about Autistic productivity). Cushing starred in two 1960s Doctor Who films, played Grand Moff

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Episode 39: Dungeons and Dragons is Autistic

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2023/10/17

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Hosts Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry discuss how tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons appeal to many autistic people due to the game’s intricate rule systems, statistics, and logic. D&D allows autistics to socialize with confidence in a structured, inclusive environment of shared world-building.They explain how D&D provides a space for Autistic strengths like monotropic focus, special interests, pattern recognition, and world-building to

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Episode 38: Productivity is Autistic

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2023/10/10

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Join Angela and Matt as they discuss the popular self-help book, "Atomic Habits," by James Clear, and how its behaviorist approach to habit formation does not work for autistic people (children or adults) and share a more neuro-affirming approach to productivity.They explain how autistic people take a ‘hard pass’ on synaptic pruning, which makes forming unconscious habits difficult—if not impossible. Autistic individuals need to consciously think

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Episode 37: Motion Pictures are Autistic

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2023/10/03

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Eadweard Mybridge, a 19th century English photographer, was a pioneer in studying motion and capturing moving images.Mybridge was likely Autistic, exhibiting traits like monotropism, attention to detail, data gathering, and artistic integrity. He had intense interests like studying horse gaits and photographing motion.He invented the zoopraxiscope, which projected motion pictures and allowed him to study and capture animal and human movement in

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Episode 36: Bad Autism Diagnoses - Special Episode

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2023/09/12

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:*Trigger warning: This episode discusses ableism, discrimination, and some challenging topics related to autism diagnoses. It is intended for a mature audience. Please listen/read with care.*Hosts Angela and Matt share a first-hand account of a problematic autism diagnosis experience Matt recently went through with his son. They discuss red flags to watch out for when choosing a diagnostician such as:* affiliations with ABA therapy* affiliations with

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Special Announcement

Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity! ·

2023/06/27

In this short announcement episode, Angela gives an update on the plan to double down on making The Autistic Culture Podcast the best podcast out there.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*Note: Transcription technology is still new on this platform. We are aware of the gaps and errors in the transcript and are dedicated to editing it for accuracy as

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Episode 35: Sex is Autistic

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2023/06/20

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:We are celebrating the month of Pride - and specifically Autistic Pride on this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast where host Matt Lowry and Angela Lauria delve into the captivating topics of sex, gender, and sexuality. The podcast hosts discuss the life and work of with Autistic scientist, Alfred Kinsey, a groundbreaking researcher who studied human sexuality in the 1940s-1950s. Kinsey had many Autistic traits, like intense focus on special

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Episode 34: Beauty and The Beast is Autistic

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2023/06/13

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Podcast hosts Matt and Angela examine how the 1991 Disney film Beauty and the Beast, with its enchanted objects and magical setting, provide a captivating allegory for the Autistic experience, showcasing the value of individuality, empathy, and embracing the beauty in our differences. “So…when you're not looking at autistic people through an Autistic Culture lens, and you're like, oh, she's strange, or oh, she maybe when she meets the right guy, she'll

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Episode 33: Warhol is Autistic

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2023/06/06

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:The podcast hosts discuss artist Andy Warhol through the lens of Autistic culture. While he never had an autism diagnosis, Warhol had many Autistic traits like monotropic focus, sensory differences around food, echolalia in interviews, and dyslexia. Fortunately, his "eccentric" persona was permitted as part of his mystique as an artist.Warhol embraced repetitive subjects like soup cans and celebrities in his pop art. People on the autism spectrum tend

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Episode 32: Animation is Autistic

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2023/05/30

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Animation is popular among Autistic children and adults alike. Listen in, as Matt gives us a delicious infodump on voice over actors featured on Futurama, Ren and Stimpy, Ghostbusters, Transformers, DragonballZ, Street Fighter, Rick & Morty, and more!Many famous voice actors have official autism diagnosis. Hyperconnected mirror neurons and echolalia make Autistics more likely to accidentally copy people—accents, movements—which, along with bottom up

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Episode 31: Chess is Autistic

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2023/05/23

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Hosts Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry delve into the fascinating world of chess, exploring its profound connection to the Autistic community through the story of legendary chess player Bobby Fischer and the popular TV show, The Queen's Gambit. Chess is considered a quintessential part of Autistic culture, much like trains or Star Trek. The intricate, strategic nature of chess captivates Autistic children, teens, and adults, drawing them into a realm where

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Episode 30: Doctor Who is Autistic

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2023/05/16

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Podcasts hosts Angela and Matt delve into the incredible world of Doctor Who and its significant impact on the Autistic community. The Doctor's unique way of perceiving and interacting with the universe, and their tendency to form deep connections with their companions resonates with people on the Autism spectrum. The show's ability to tackle complex moral and ethical dilemmas also speaks to Autistic people’s passion for justice and understanding.“We

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Episode 29: Questlove is Autistic

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2023/05/09

In this episode The Autistic Culture Podcast:Hosts Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry dive into the fascinating world of musician, producer, and DJ, Questlove (real name Amir Khalib Thompson), who briefly shared his childhood autism diagnosis in his 2013 memoir. Questlove’s special interests in Soul Train and black music history, and his stim of watching records spin, intertwine to create his unique perspective and career. Questlove has a massive record collection, encyclopedic music knowledge, and

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Episode 28: Superheroes are Autistic

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2023/05/02

In this episode The Autistic Culture Podcast:Certain Autistic traits like monotropism, justice sensitivity, and a need for order align with common superhero traits. On this week’s virtual culture trip, we’re visiting the mystical realms of Doctor Strange, the dark alleys of Batman's Gotham City, and the soaring heights of Superman's Metropolis! Podcast hosts Angela and Matt explore how these iconic characters capture the values and norms of Autistic culture. Superheroes' unique abilities,

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Episode 27: Trivia is Autistic

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2023/04/25

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Did you know that approximately 20% of Jeopardy fans are autistic? Trivia is a favorite special interest in Autistic Culture, and for the final April episode, podcast hosts, Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry, celebrate with a game of Autistic Culture Jeopardy! In this episode, you will meet inclusivity expert and activist, Faith Clarke who challenges co-host Matt Lowry as the two play for charities that support Autistic Acceptance with their work. The game

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Episode 26: Disney is Autistic

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2023/04/18

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Matt and Angela and explore the life and legacy (and Autistic traits) of one of the most prominent figures in the history of animation and entertainment: Walt Disney. Was he on the autism spectrum? Join us on a virtual culture trip as we dive in!Walt Disney had a difficult childhood, having to work to support his family from age 9. He found escape and joy in visiting an amusement park called Electric Park. As an adult, Walt Disney became obsessed

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Episode 25: The Legend of Autistica

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2023/04/11

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Matt Lowry reads his original story "The Legend of Autistica," which serves as an origin myth for Autistic culture. Designed for children, the story appeals to teens and adults too!The story depicts a land ruled by Emperor Nero Typicles, where people are forced to mask their true selves and “Always Behave Always”—a metaphor for the harms of prescribing ABA for autism.“He issued clay masks to be worn at all times. These masks bore the rictus grins of

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