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Uniquely Human Podcast #9 – Honoring the Culture of Autism with Michael John Carley

Episode 9 - Honoring the Culture of Autism with Michael John Carley Overview Michael John Carley joins us to discuss the importance of respecting autism culture in school and at work. Continue the Discussion Do you have a book or podcast club? If so, you may use this discussion guide...

Uniquely Human Podcast #8 – Autism and Personal Fulfillment with Dr. Temple Grandin

Episode 8 - Autism and Personal Fulfillment with Dr. Temple Grandin Overview Striving and Driving for Success Dr. Temple Grandin joins us to share her perspective on setting oneself up for success in a lifelong journey of personal growth. David LaFrenz shares the impact his work has...

Uniquely Human Podcast #7 – Autism at the Holidays with Kristy Forbes and Kristen Finch

Episode 7 - Autism at the Holidays with Kristy Forbes and Kristen Finch (David's Wife!) Overview The holidays can be such a fun and spiritual time of year for a lot of us, but there are also challenges, especially if you or a family member is autistic. We hear from two guests with...

Uniquely Human Podcast #6 – Autism and the Arts with Elaine Hall, Domonique Brown and Michael Kregler

Episode 6 - Autism and the Arts with Elaine Hall, Domonique Brown and Michael Kregler Overview Experiencing Neurodiversity Through Artistic Expression. Life imitates art and inspires the artist. Barry and Dave are joined by two parent-visionaries, Elaine Hall and Michael Kregler, to...

Uniquely Human Podcast #5 – The Harmful Myth of High-Functioning and Low-Functioning Autism; An Autism Fathers’ Group; Guest Dr. Robert Naseef

Episode 5 - The Harmful Myth of High-Functioning and Low-Functioning Autism; An Autism Fathers’ Group; Guest Dr. Robert Naseef Overview Re-thinking the commonly used language that has proven detrimental to understanding the autistic person. Barry and Dave examine the potentially...

Uniquely Human Podcast #4 – Autism and Quality of Life with Becca Lory Hector

Episode 4 - Autism at Quality of Life with Becca Lory Hector Overview What are the indicators for quality of life for people with autism? How can autistic people build a more self-defined life, starting where they are now? Autistic autism consultant and speaker Becca Lory Hector shares...

Uniquely Human Podcast #3 – Steve Silberman on Neurodiversity; A First Look at Enthusiasms

Episode 3 - Steve Silberman on Neurodiversity; A First Look at Enthusiasms Overview We welcome bestselling science writer Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, to discuss building bridges of understanding between autistic and...

Uniquely Human Podcast #2 – Stimming Rocks! Why This Classic Behavior Is So Important with Chloe Rothschild

Episode 2 - Stimming Rocks! Why This Classic Behavior Is So Important with Chloe Rothschild Overview Autistic autism advocate Chloe Rothschild lends her perspective on effective communication strategies, AAC, and interoception. Barry and Dave share important insights into the...

Uniquely Human Podcast #1 – A Fresh and Uniquely Human Perspective on Autism with Dr. Barry Prizant and Dave Finch

Episode 1 - A Fresh and Uniquely Human Perspective on Autism with Dr. Barry Prizant and Dave Finch Overview Join Barry and Dave for the debut of Uniquely Human: The Podcast, as they deeply explore the broader meaning of the phrase, “uniquely human.” In this hour-long special...