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Unmasking Autism with AFO

Unmasking Autism with AFO

著者： Autism Foundation of OKlahoma
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 - TRIGGER WARNING-This podcast will discuss autism, suicide, mental health, and wellness, among other topics, with autistic individuals and different professionals with the goal of unmasking stereotypes, increasing awareness, advocating for mental health and wellness, and attempting to shatter the stigmas of these topics through conversation and personal experience. The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO), www.autismfoundationok.org, @AutismfoundationOK, strives to improve the lives of Oklahomans (and others) with autism across the lifespan. According to The National Institute of Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. People with ASD often have: • Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people • Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors • Symptoms that affect their ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. People of all genders, races, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds can be diagnosed with ASD. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments, and services can improve a person’s symptoms and daily functioning. This podcast will discuss autism, suicide awareness and prevention, mental health, wellness, and other important topics with autistic people and professionals. Some of the risks factors for suicide in autistic people are: Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions Masking Autistic Burnout Female Lack of Social Support (Isolation) Late DiagnosisCopyright 2025 Autism Foundation of OKlahoma コメディー・パフォーマンスアート スタンドアップショー 個人的成功 心理学 心理学・心の健康 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Ep. 20: Employment, Getting Hired, & HR- We're Talking About It!

    Ep. 20: Employment, Getting Hired, & HR- We're Talking About It!
    2024/11/04

    Carley Marissa sits down with AFO Transition & Employment Program Officer Kyle Britt, who holds a masters in HR to discuss all things employment. From job seeking, to interviewing, to is HR your friend, and how employers can adopt best practices to boost their overall business!

    For more information, visit autismfoundationok.org/LEAD or contact Kyle at kbritt@autismfoundationok.org

    Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/4fwGSK9ZDb0
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    49 分
  • Ep. 18: Okie School of Adventure, An Alternative Way of Learning!

    Ep. 18: Okie School of Adventure, An Alternative Way of Learning!
    2024/09/16

    Carley sits down with Neil & Alex Turner (our youngest guest, yet!) to discuss their personal approach to education, Okie School of Adventure (okieschool.org) and Alex's autism journey.
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    37 分
  • Ep. 16: Autism in Cherokee Nation with Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. & Dr. Crystal Hernandez

    Ep. 16: Autism in Cherokee Nation with Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. & Dr. Crystal Hernandez
    2024/07/18

    Carley sits down with Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation and Dr. Crystal Hernandez to discuss their Autism Task Force report, autism and disability in the native community, the importance of their work, and how we can all come together to serve our communities.

    For more information on the first report, please visit:

    https://www.cherokee.org/our-government/autism-task-force/


    To listen to the Black Feathers Podcast, please visit:

    http://www.blackfeathers.org/
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    38 分
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