Spectrumly Speaking
Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Have a question or story for us? E-mail us at SpectrumlySpeaking@gmail.com
Episodes
April 9, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the loss of Different Brains founder Dr. Harold "Hackie" Reitman, and explore the impact he had on their lives and the neurodiversity community.
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/
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October 1, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Zoe Darazsdi.
Zoe is a therapist, researcher, and autistic self-advocate who specializes in empowering teens and adults with ADHD, autism, trauma disorders, and other neurodivergence. Her private practice, Counseling Services of Zoe Darazsdi, centers a neurodiversity framework that depathologizes neurodivergent brains and decolonizes the counseling process.
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August 28, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, film / television writer and producer, and professor at Arizona State University Zhara Astra.
Zhara Astra is a film and television writer, producer, as well as a professor where she developed the first university course in the world on understanding neurodivergent women at Arizona State University.
After discovering in adulthood that she was on the spe...
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July 23, 2024 • 18 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss Disability Pride Month, share life updates, and talk about the importance of simple joys.
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/disability-pride-month-spectrumly-speaking-ep-159/
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May 27, 2024 • 36 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Mental Health Counselor and ASD Specialist Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC.
Cheryl is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist who specializes in working with teens and adults on the autism spectrum and their loved ones. She is also a clinical consultant for FAU CARD, and thePresiden...
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May 6, 2024 • 39 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate, author, speaker, and musician Robyn Steward. Robyn is autistic and has been delivering fun, informative, and practical training to professionals, parents, and support groups for over 15 years. She has written 3 books: The Independent Woman’s Handbook for Super Safe Living on the Autistic Spectrum, The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods and The Autis...
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April 22, 2024 • 19 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Scottish autism self-advocate, comedian, writer, and actor Ashley Storrie. Ashley is the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the new show Dinosaur, which debuts this month (April 2024) in the US on Hulu, and on BBC One and BBC3 in the UK. Ashley can also be heard hosting her BBC Radio Scotland show live every Friday night, and co-hosting the new Midsomer Murders Podcast...
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March 25, 2024 • 17 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts, inspired by Women’s History Month, share a few women that have made a big impact on the autism community.
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/womens-history-month-spectrumly-speaking-ep-155/
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March 11, 2024 • 23 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, singer, and songwriter Rawan Tuffaha. Rawan is the lead singer of ASD Band, which is made up of four talented musicians on the autism spectrum. Her and the band are also the stars of an up-and-coming documentary, ASD Band: The Movie - which depicts the band as they collaborate to develop and record their first EP. They were also featured on the hit TV sh...
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February 19, 2024 • 27 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, podcaster, and writer Dr. Angela Lauria. Dr. Angela Lauria is a late-diagnosed Autistic who has drawn on her life-long special interest in non-fiction to help almost 2,000 entrepreneurs write, publish, and promote their books through her company Difference Press. She is the creator and co-host of The Autistic Culture Podcast which advocates for viewing a...
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January 1, 2024 • 12 mins
In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on 2023, and what they hope 2024 has in store. Happy New Year from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains!
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/autism-in-2024-spectrumly-speaking-ep-152/
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December 22, 2023 • 17 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the challenges of self-promotion.
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/promoting-yourself-spectrumly-speaking-ep-151/
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Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, art...
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November 27, 2023 • 25 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the importance of boundaries and ways to enforce them.
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/enforcing-boundaries-spectrumly-speaking-ep-150/
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Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-...
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October 4, 2023 • 25 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate and writer Jen Malia. An autistic mom of three autistic kids, Jen is the author of The Infinity Rainbow Club series and Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism. She is Professor of English and Creative Writing Coordinator at Norfolk State University. She has written for or appeared on the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR, Parents, Glamour, Woman's ...
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September 12, 2023 • 44 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, writer, and entrepreneur Nicole Igarashi, aka The Autistic Burnout. Nicole is a neurodivergent peer support specialist with a late diagnosis of autism. She uses lived experience and expertise to empower and support others on the spectrum. She is an advocate for neurodiversity and social justice, writing critically and creatively about issues that affect ...
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August 8, 2023 • 33 mins
Louise Stone is Head of Recruitment and Community Partnerships for auticon US. Since joining auticon in 2020, she has been at the helm of its autism-friendly recruitment process, leading to the launch of multiple new business markets, the development of a “ready to work” community, and massive growth for the company. Louise is passionate about getting to know each candidate and matching them to client projects, taking into account ...
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July 18, 2023 • 39 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with ADHD self-advocate, autism parent, author, and Board Certified Cognitive Specialist Bea Moise, MS, BCCS. Bea is a National Speaker, Neurodiversity Coach & Consultant for both individuals & businesses, a featured expert for NBC News, and the Neurodivergent Expert for Verizon. She is also a board member of Different Brains. Bea is trained Cognitive Specialist and Mental...
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June 12, 2023 • 17 mins
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts catch up on their activities during hiatus and discuss prioritizing needs during busy times.
A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://differentbrains.org/navigating-priorities-spectrumly-speaking-ep-145/
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Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our ho...
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May 29, 2023 • 24 mins
We are continuing our look back at some of our wonderful previous guests, and today are revisiting stories about receiving a diagnosis! Featured in this episode are:
DR TEMPLE GRANDIN
Learn more about her at https://www.jenniferotooleauthor.com/
For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/advocating-for-autism-women-with-jennifer-cook-spectrumly-speaking-ep-130/
MIKHAELA ACKERMAN
Learn more about her work at https://ed...
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May 8, 2023 • 34 mins
While the Spectrumly team is on a brief hiatus, today we wanted to share some of our amazing past guests as they discuss a regular topic for us: advocacy! Featured in this episode are:
JENNIFER COOKE
Learn more about her at https://www.jenniferotooleauthor.com/
For her full interview: https://differentbrains.org/advocating-for-autism-women-with-jennifer-cook-spectrumly-speaking-ep-130/
SARAH SELVAGGI HERNANDEZ
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