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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 24: The Trouble with Temple

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2023/04/04

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:On this week’s virtual culture trip, hosts Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry discuss the first autistic celebrity: Temple Grandin. Although Grandin has indelibly changed the way Americans think about autism and what it means, her prominence on the world stage has brought to light several issues. “We can't talk about Italian American culture without talking about Christopher Columbus, and Temple Grandin in Autistic Culture may be our Christopher Columbus

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Episode 23: Dimensions of Autistic Culture

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2023/03/29

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:If you’ve been asking yourself, “Am I Autistic?” and Google searching “Autism checklist” and “Autism quiz,” then, this is a great episode for you! More effective than a quiz designed by allistics, join us on a virtual culture trip to Autistica and see if you feel belonging in our culture!People on the autism spectrum are known for their straight forward communication style, but what’s behind that approach? There are six cultural dimensions that create

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Episode 22: Trains are Autistic

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2023/03/21

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:On this week’s virtual culture trip, Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry delve into the fascinating world of trains and their special relationship with the Autistic community. “So it looks like we're talking about trains, or it looks like we're talking about Pokemon, but we're really talking about how autistic joy is found, how we invent things as autistic people, how we create.” –AngelaThomas the Tank Engine was created in 1945 by a father based on his

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Episode 21: Dino Nuggets are Autistic

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2023/03/14

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:On this virtual culture trip, Matt and Angela take on Autistic Food Culture, specifically the relationship that Autistic people have with food. They describe how food is important in any culture and give examples such as Cannolis for Italians, croissants for the French, and Chicken Tikka for the British. Matt: My autism comes from my mother's family and looking back on it I found a picture of my family at Easter gathered around the traditional

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Episode 20: Sesame Street Is Autistic

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2023/03/07

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:On this week’s virtual culture trip, Matt Lowry and Angela Lauria discuss the origins of Sesame Street, created with the goals of promoting equality, acceptance, and education through family entertainment. The podcast hosts highlight how Jim Henson's Muppets brought commercial-like musical segments to captivate kids' attention and teach letters/numbers. The character Bert displays many Autistic traits and is discussed as a positive representation of

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Episode 19: Eminem is Autistic

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2023/02/28

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Podcast hosts Matt and Angela discuss the recent meme from Asperger's Syndrome Awareness that went viral, which suggested that Eminem is Autistic. While the rapper hasn’t publicly addressed the rumors surrounding his potential autism diagnosis, analysis of his lyrics (including a direct reference to “Asperger’s syndrome”) suggests that he is.The hosts discuss the contributions to Autistic Culture Eminem has made and delve into Eminem's personal

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Episode 18: Ponies Are Autistic

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2023/02/21

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Join hosts Angela and Matt as they discuss the Autistic origins and culture surrounding My Little Pony, including the involvement of Autistic creator Bonnie Zacherle (who has a delightfully strong Autistic accent) and writer Linda Woolverton (a writer on the autism spectrum).Matt: And this is a big thing, especially when you see the Autistic accent at play, and how she was marginalized among her co-workers, especially because they said, ‘You are not a

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Episode 17: Wednesday is Autistic?

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2023/02/14

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you have probably heard about Netflix’s latest show, Wednesday, and the discussion around whether or not she’s an Autistic character. Join us on this week’s virtual culture trip as TACP’s real life Autistic podcast hosts weigh in.Based on the beloved Addams Family franchise created by Charles “Chas” Addams in 1938, this series stars Jenna Ortega (not Autistic) as the titular character and has already gained

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Episode 16: Pokémon is Autistic

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2023/02/07

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Hosts Matt and Angela share why so many Autistic people have an affinity for Pokémon (one of the most beloved franchises in history) and its characters. Pokémon not only taps into natural Autistic skills, it also helps to build authentic community around a shared interest.Creator of Pokemon, Satoshi Tajiri (officially diagnosed on the autism spectrum), was obsessed with collecting and cataloging bugs as a child, which later inspired his idea for a

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Episode 15: Greta is Autistic

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2023/01/31

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:All cultures have icons and one of our favorite living Autistic Culture icons is climate activist, school striker, and Davos rabble-rouser, Greta Thunberg! In this episode, podcast hosts Angela and Matt discuss all things Greta - and yes, that includes her recent one-liner takedown of misogynist poster boy, Andrew Tate!“She's just like a kid with a crazy idea, using her special interests to save her life, which is what we do…And is being trolled by

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Episode 14: Autistic Medical Needs

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2023/01/24

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Matt and Angela get real, discussing the discrimination and marginalization Autistics face when seeking medical care. They share about the increased likelihood of dealing with sleep apnea, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune disorders, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, mast cell activation syndrome, fibromyalgia, allergies, asthma, eczema, psoriasis, PCOS, Hashimotos, Lupus, and headaches…but a much reduced likelihood of getting the care that’s needed.

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Episode 13: Labels & Autism - Special Episode

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2023/01/17

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Matt Lowry and Angela Lauria discuss the value of using the label "Autistic" and whether labels are helpful or harmful. “When we're not allowed to have a label, when we're not allowed to have a cultural identity, people still label us but give us really bad labels.” –MattThe podcast hosts explain the difference between medical model labels like “has autism” and “autism spectrum disorder” (ASD), and identity-affirming labels chosen by Autistics, like

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Episode 12: Parks and Rec is Autistic

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2023/01/10

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:On this virtual culture trip, Matt Lowry and Angela Lauria delve into the world of Parks and Recreation, discussing how the show presents and Autistic culture. Drawing on their own experiences, Lowry and Lauria examine characters like how Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler), Ron Swanson, Ben Wyatt, & Chris Traeger represent adult Autistic individuals. “And that's the thing, because when we talk about the positive traits of being Autistic, these two

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Episode 11: Sherlock is Autistic

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2023/01/03

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Sherlock Holmes’ status as an Autistic is hotly debated. What isn’t under debate is that Sherlock Holmes is an outsider. He isn’t like everyone else. And being misunderstood is a big part of Autisitic culture. “So, Sherlock Holmes is an outlier and Autistic people often talk about how it feels like we're from a different planet and we're just dropped here and are expected to learn how to act like the locals. He definitely has that alien vibe.”

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Episode 10: Star Trek is Autistic

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2022/12/27

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:On this virtual culture trip, we’re boldly going where no podcast has gone before! Listen in as Autistic podcast hosts discuss Star Trek’s many Autistic characters—likely due to Autistic writers shaping the stories. Spock is highlighted as a seminal example.Autistics use their special interests to communicate, find community, and understand the world around them. While an allistic person may view themselves as a fan of a hobby, television show, or

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Episode 09: Fairy Tales are Autistic

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2022/12/20

Ugly Ducking author, Hans Christian Andersen (HCA), gets a bad rep in literary circles for being awkward, difficult, unsociable, and egocentric, but pull back the curtains (and add an Autistic culture filter) and a new truth is revealed about Hans Christian. Maybe he wasn’t the “problem” after all. Andersen had special interests, social challenges, speech differences, and found solace in the arts and performance. The podcast hosts, Angela and Matt, view his work as contributing greatly to Autistic

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Episode 08: Peanuts is Autistic

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2022/12/13

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Charles Schulz created an Autistic world with his treasured Peanuts characters. Schulz had Autistic traits like monotropic focus, delight in routine, and social differences. The Peanuts characters reflect his personality.“When we are engaged in our special interests…We're in this transcendent state of meditation and we need that to heal. Our bodies heal, our minds heal. It helps make us who we are and how to survive this chaotic world that does not

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Episode 07: Apple is Autistic

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2022/12/06

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Autism is an essential ingredient in the Apple success story. From the first button-less mouse, to the excruciating attention to detail of ever bevel and chamfer, we see the logical output of a highly connected brain in everything Apple produced under Steve Jobs. Job embraced autism clothing in a personal uniform of black turtlenecks and jeans, reflecting Autistic desires for simplicity, comfort, and consistency. His strong dislike of buttons also

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Episode 06: Lemony Snicket is Autistic

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2022/11/29

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:What do the Baudelaire children featured in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (Violet, Klaus, and Sunny) have in common? They capture the essence of Autistic Culture! The Baudelaire children have delightful Autistic traits including hyperfocusing on their special interests like research and invention. This monotropic focus helps them overcome challenges.The podcast hosts discuss the importance of libraries as safe refuges for learning and

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Episode 05: Washington, DC is Autistic

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2022/11/22

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:Two Autistic celebrities, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Banneker, were instrumental in the design and layout of the beautiful (and symmetrical) Washington D.C.Benjamin Banneker was a self-educated African American mathematician and astronomer who was brought in by Jefferson to help survey and plan the city. His logical, systematic approach resulted in the orderly grid layout of streets and quadrants that makes navigating D.C. straightforward (if you

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