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Autism Unmasked
Everyone has a story. Every voice deserves to be heard.
This podcast is dedicated to empowering autistic self-advocates by sharing valuable resources, amplifying lived experiences, and fostering a sense of community and understanding.
Through a blend of expert insights and personal narratives, each episode explores topics that matter to autistic individuals navigating everyday life.
Pull up a chair, let’s unmask it together.
Episodes
- Autism Unmasked
Episode 20: Finding Your Voice While Navigating Sensory and Emotional Overload
You're in for an inspiring talk with Youth Empowerment Speaker and Self-Advocate, Lawrence Harris. We talk with Lawrence about his personal experience finding…
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Episode 19: What Meaningful and Supportive Employment Can Look Like for Autistic Adults
Join us as we talk with Mechaele Johnson, a Job Coach and Behavioral Specialist for Devereux Pennsylvania Adult Services, and self-advocate Emily, who works…
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Episode 18: Finding Your Way - Navigating College After an Autism Diagnosis
For Emma, college was already a time of new experiences, challenges, and independence, but during freshman year, she also received an autism diagnosis that…
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Episode 17: Creating Light with Benergy - How One Kind Person Can Make a Difference
What does it mean to choose positivity, even when life gets difficult? In this episode of Autism Unmasked, Ben and Sandy Hartranft join us to talk about the…
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Episode 16: Built for You - A Neurodivergent Approach to the Homebuying Journey
Buying a home can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially when the process wasn't designed with neurodivergent people in mind. In this…
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Episode 15: What is Psych Rehab, Really? And How it Supports Autistic Individuals
What is psych rehab, really? We sat down with Heather Conroy from Evolve Coaching to talk about psychiatric rehabilitation and how it can support autistic…
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Episode 14: Autism and the Justice System - Understanding, Safety, and Advocacy
In this episode of Autism Unmasked, we sit down with Kate and Ryan Hooven, who provide autism-focused trainings to justice professionals across Pennsylvania…
Autism UnmaskedEpisode 13: Passion in Focus Mini-Series - Reed and Michael: Connection Through Film
Reed and Michael talk about their shared love of cinema and the podcast they created together to explore films in depth. They discuss what makes movies…
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Episode 12: Passion in Focus Mini-Series - John: Finding Rhythm in the Kitchen
John, a line cook with a passion for food, joins our hosts to talk about cooking as a form of self-expression. He shares how he got started in the kitchen…
Autism UnmaskedEpisode 11: Passion in Focus Mini-Series - Penny: Creativity Stitched with Care
In this episode, Penny shares her love for drawing, sewing, and hands-on creativity. She talks about how making art and crafts helps her relax, express…
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Episode 10: Passion in Focus Mini-Series - Kel: Play, Puzzles, and Self-Expression
In this special mini-series kickoff episode, Isabel talks with co-host Kel about puzzles, board games, and the important role special interests play in…
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Episode 9: More Than a Roof - An Autistic Perspective on Home and Belonging
What does it really mean to feel at home? In this episode of Autism Unmasked, an autistic self-advocate shares their experience living in a group home and how…
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Episode 8: Emergency Visits - Supporting Autistic Patients & Their Caregivers
Emergency medical visits can feel overwhelming, especially for autistic individuals and their families. In this episode of Autism Unmasked, we talk with…
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Episode 7: Permission to Try: Taking the Stage This New Year
The start of a new year often comes with pressure to change or reinvent ourselves, but what if January could be about curiosity instead of expectations? In…
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Episode 6: Community, Care, and Connection - Conversations on Mental Health
Join us this month as we dive into mental health challenges and autistic burnout and how community and connection can help individuals struggling with these…
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Episode 5: Unpacking Food and Fear - ARFID and The Autistic Experience
Content Warning: This episode of our podcast and posts related to it focus on eating disorders and restrictive eating. In this episode, Unpacking Food and…
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Episode 4: Neurodivergent Friendships, Social Energy and Finding Your People
Join our hosts as they talk about friendship wins, struggles and finding connection. With guest, Jason Layton, a psychology student, our interview focuses on…
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Episode 3: Diagnosis Journeys - From Self-Discovery to Support
Join us this month in talking about the autism diagnosis journey and what happens afterwards. We meet with psychiatrist, Dr. Keely Hirsch to discuss topics…
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Episode 2: Accommodations and Executive Functioning
In our first full-length episode of Autism Unmasked, we’re breaking down the process of requesting accommodations at school, at work, and beyond. Our guest…
Autism UnmaskedEpisode 1: Welcome to Autism Unmasked
Get to know your hosts and the heart behind Autism Unmasked. In this short intro episode, we’re laying the groundwork—why we started this podcast, who it’s…