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 Welcome to the Autistic Culture Podcast. Each episode we dive deep into Autistic contributions to society and culture by introducing you to some of the world’s most famous and successful Autistics in history! Whether you are Autistic or just love someone who is, your hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria, the Linguistic Autistic and Licensed Psychological Practitioner, Matt Lowry, welcome you to take this time to be fully immersed in the language, values, traditions, norms, and identity of Autistica! To learn more about Angela, Matt, and the Autistic Culture Podcast visit AutisticCulturePodcast.com

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  • Neurodivergent Creative Cycles with Sol Smith (Episode 140) - Writing Prompt #31

    Neurodivergent Creative Cycles with Sol Smith (Episode 140) - Writing Prompt #31
    Jun 13 2025
    An episode that busts the myth of 'perfect' creative processes!In Episode 140 of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr Angela Kingdon speaks with Sol Smith, author of The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery. If you’ve spent time on TikTok, YouTube, or inside the NeuroSpicy community, you’ve probably felt the impact of Sol’s voice—direct, affirming, and deeply validating. He joins the show to help us rethink our relationship with writing routines, explore the realities of autistic creative rhythms, and bust the myth of 'perfect' creative processes.Plus, we announce our amazing winners from our fifth writing contest!Here are our top two entries.OUR WINNER 🥇'Kidnapped’ - Based on a true storyBy Laura PearsonTHE RUNNER UP 🥈'And Then I Realized…’By Genya VasilovCongrats to our winners! You can see their stories here.Here’s what we cover in today’s episode:* We read our winners from the fifth writing prompt for Neurodivergent Narratives and announce our 1st and 2nd prize winners. * Sol shares his path to writing The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery, and offers his insight on the challenges of the publishing process, and the role of writing in processing his lived experience.* How does Sol overcome those moments when writing doesn’t come easily, you're in a rut, or stuck in autistic inertia?* Why connecting creative cycles with SPINs and internal logic can help build up creative drive for writers.* vSol shares his advice for neurodivergent writers who feel like they’re constantly behind or not doing it 'right'.* Sol and Angela discuss the battle for perfectionism, self-acceptance, the therapeutic nature of creative expression as neurodivergent individuals, and how haiku can express profound emotion in just a few words.Sol Smith is the author of The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery and the manager of the Neurospicy Community, which is the largest support network for autistics and ADHDers in the world. A certified autism specialist who is autistic, dyslexic, and living with ADHD. He spent more than two decades as a college professor before shifting his professional focus to coaching other autistic and ADHD people to gain autonomy in their lives. Sol’s speaking skills have earned him a following of hundreds of thousands on TikTok and led to educational seminars about neurodiversity with corporations around the world. He lives in Southern California with his wife and four children, and you can find him online at www.ProfessorSol.comHere are his social media links:TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@bettersolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprofessorsolFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/solsmithYouTube: https://youtube.com/@professor_solLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sol-smith-mfa-eds-ms-cas-7955364Neurodivergent Narratives Presents: ‘Your Autistic Birthright’ ContestI’d write an intro,but counting syllables isharder than it looks.PROMPT: Write a haiku inspired by your Autistic Birthright. Interpret the theme in any way that resonates with you—literally or metaphorically!⚠️Your poetry may not be any longer than 500 words.A haiku is a traditional Japanese poetic form made up of three lines with a specific syllable pattern:* Line 1: 5 syllables* Line 2: 7 syllables* Line 3: 5 syllablesHaiku Basics:* Total of 17 syllables* Traditionally inspired by nature or personal insight* Often includes a seasonal reference or a moment of emotional clarity* In modern usage, especially in neurodivergent communities, haiku can explore identity, sensory experience, stimming, or personal truth, freeing the form from rigid tradition.How to Write One:* Choose a theme or moment — something that feels honest or vivid.* Write what you notice or feel — don’t worry about rules at first.* Count syllables for each line: 5, 7, 5.* Trim or reshape the lines until they fit the form.Here’s an example process:Theme: Nail biting as a form of self-regulation and sensory input that isn’t a choice, even when painful or judged.Initial idea: I bite my nails. It hurts, I hate it—but fifty years of shame didn’t fix me. This is what regulation looks like.Angela’s haiku:I still bite my nails.My body calls, I answer.Shame won’t heal this skin.This isn’t therapy.This is voice reclamation.Submit entry.Let Your Voice Be Heard.💌 Good luck, writers. We’re saving you a seat.THE ESSENTIALS:🖊️ Open to: Everyone🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, June 18th at 12 PM ET / 5 PM UK💷 Prize: £10 each week📘 Publication: Winning entries go on our Substack and in the annual Neurodivergent Narratives anthologyTHE RULES:No PlagiarismNo Hate SpeechNo Explicit or Graphic ContentSubmit as many times as you wishYou do not need to be present or subscribe to participateEntries after the deadline will not be consideredAll decisions are finalFull Contest Rules are here.Use the hashtag #haikuyou on social media to share this contest.Submit Your Entry Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...
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  • Pillar 4: World Building (Episode 139)

    Pillar 4: World Building (Episode 139)
    Jun 10 2025
    An episode that took a fantasy and made it reality.In Episode 139 of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr Angela Kingdon continues our journey through the 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture with Dr. Scott Frasard, as we move onto Pillar 4 — World building. Dr. Scott Frasard is an autistic autism advocate who is a published author and an outspoken critic of operant conditioning approaches to change natural autistic behaviors to meet neuro-normative social expectations.Dr Scott Frasard decided he wasn’t going to critique the status quo, he was going to build something new. His essay, ‘The World We Built: A Future Where Autistic People Are Respected, Not Repaired,’ set in 2075, imagines a world where autism is no longer pathologized. Where the DSM is behind museum glass, and identity is co-created, not diagnosed.You can read it in full here.Here’s what defines this core Autistic trait:* 🧠Mental Mapping: Autistic brains naturally organize information in systems — we often build entire models inside our minds to understand or improve what’s around us. Creating a coherent internal or external system — could be fictional, functional, emotional, social, or sensory.* 💡Systems thinking: Using logic, narrative, and design to rethink how things could work.Key Concepts:* Autistic world-building is immersive, structured, and strategic.* It often starts in childhood: building imaginary cities, organizing toys into categories, designing languages, or character arcs.* It evolves in adulthood: spreadsheets, RPGs, sensory hacks, alt-education models, and organizing social movements.* World building is a coping mechanism and a creative force — it helps us understand systems and reimagine them.* It is not limited to fiction, but that’s how we know it best or can spot it fastest. Some examples are Star Wars, Pokémon, Taylor Swift’s Eras, Dungeons & Dragons, My Chemical Romance, Ren Faires, LARP, fan wikis, and cosplay universes.💭 Here’s what to listen for through the lens of world-building: What does it look like to lean into world-building as an autistic cultural strength? And what does it look like when that gets punished or pathologized?Here are some examples:* Build your systems:Pathologized: They call you inflexible. You’re told to be more spontaneous. You mask your systems, and your stability crumbles.Lean in: You have rituals, frameworks, time-blocking, color-coding, filters, and scripts. You run your day like a game level.* Build a universe around your SPIN:Pathologized: It’s called obsessive. You’re told it’s “just a phase.” You try to hide your joy.Lean in: You go deep. You make maps, charts, and timelines. You know what your characters eat for breakfast.* Use world-building to solve problems:Pathologized: You’re told your ideas are too complex, too idealistic, too much.Lean in: You imagine better service models, ethical policy shifts, and future educational frameworks.* Build tools for neurodivergent life:Pathologized: You’re seen as needy or over-prepared instead of brilliant.Lean in: You design visual supports, flowcharts, decision trees, or sensory kits.* Co-create with others:Pathologized: Your leadership gets ignored. Your vision gets sidelined. You get told to “just follow the plan.”Lean in: You bring friends into the world you’re building. You make collaborative campaigns, zines, and alt-syllabi.Autistic world-building is not a bonus feature. It’s the core engine of our culture. The world we want doesn’t just appear. We build it. And we’ve already started.So, whether you’re autistic, exploring the possibility, or just someone who loves and respects autistic people, you are welcome here.We’re saving you a seat!This episode is a part of our Start Here Series, which is designed for new listeners of the show who are wondering, “where should I start?” to have a solid foundation for their experience here. It’s also for loyal listeners to begin to more fully embody the pillars of Autistic culture with more clarity and pride. Join the convo with #AutisticCulture!Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottfrasard/Scott’s book: https://amzn.eu/d/1OmioMcRelated Episodes:* George Lucas - The creation of Star Wars was a masterclass in galactic-scale myth-making. (Ep 56)* Pokémon - Offers an intricate, collectible universe built on categorization, pattern recognition, and the joy of completion. (Ep 16)* Dungeons & Dragons - Let’s players collaboratively build worlds with clear rules and infinite flexibility. (Ep 39)* Taylor Swift - She constructs interconnected emotional worlds through albums, Easter eggs, and lyrical references. (Ep 64)* My Chemical Romance - MCR’s concept albums (The Black Parade, Danger Days) build rich dystopian worlds, where emotional extremes are mapped onto visual and sonic design. (Ep 121)* Lemony Snicket - The Snicketverse builds a deeply ordered but unjust world, where rules are arbitrary yet must be followed. (Ep ...
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  • Writing Memoir with Alethea Shapiro (Episode 138) - Writing Prompt #30

    Writing Memoir with Alethea Shapiro (Episode 138) - Writing Prompt #30
    Jun 6 2025
    An episode that shared its story with the world!In Episode 138 of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr Angela Kingdon sits down with Alethea Shapiro, who is currently in England as she writes her memoir, to discuss why memoir is probably the hardest or most demanding genre to break into in terms of how good and polished your writing skills need to be.Plus, we announce our amazing winners from our fourth writing contest!Here are our top two entries.OUR WINNER 🥇"She Wants Her Floodplains Back" by Hedda Asklund THE RUNNER UP 🥈Home Is Where The Heart Is’ by Ryan GillisCongrats to our winners! You can see their stories here.Here’s what we cover in today’s episode:* We read our winners from the fourth writing prompt for Neurodivergent Narratives and announce our 1st and 2nd prize winners. Why Memoir Is So Demanding (If You’re Not Famous)* Memoir requires introspection, structure, and emotional honesty, all at once.* You must shape real life into a coherent story with meaning, not just a series of events.* Readers expect literary quality, emotional depth, and strong narrative arcs.* Without a public platform, your writing must carry the entire weight of the book—there’s no “celebrity curiosity” to fill in the gaps.Why Genre Fiction Can Be Easier to Break Into.* Genres like romance and mystery are built around well-known formulas and reader expectations:* Romance: meet-cute → tension → conflict → resolution → happily ever after.* Mystery: crime → investigation → twists → reveal.* These genres provide a roadmap, which helps writers focus on execution rather than invention.* Readers of these genres often seek familiarity and satisfaction, not literary innovation.* Because the structure is shared, you can get better by copying, testing, and iterating, and there’s a massive market to enter.Make a Choice: What Kind of Writer Are You Right Now?Option 1: Write for Fun + Self-Publish* You're writing because it feels good and you have something to say.* You’re open to experimenting, learning by doing, and sharing your voice without pressure.* You may self-publish or blog your work.* Key insight: The more you write, the better you get—and that’s enough.Option 2: Commit to a Literary Career* You treat writing as a serious craft—memoir is your art form.* You find joy and pleasure in studying structure, style, and voice.* You seek out editing, workshops, critique, and growth over time.* You may aim for traditional publication or hybrid publishing with literary integrity as your guide.Neither Is "Better"—But They Are Different Paths* Confusion happens when you expect literary outcomes from casual effort, writing casually but feel guilty for not being “serious.”* Be honest about your goals and capacity, especially if you're neurodivergent and balancing energy differently.* Decide what success looks like for you, not for a hypothetical industry gatekeeper.Your story matters. Your voice matters. But clarity is kindness to yourself and your reader.Neurodivergent Narratives Presents: The “Family Secret” ContestWrite where you are. No, literally.PROMPT: Write about a secret—real or imagined—that upends a family.⚠️Your micro-drama may not be any longer than 500 words.This isn’t therapy.This is voice reclamation.Submit entry.Let Your Voice Be Heard.💌 Good luck, writers. We’re saving you a seat.THE ESSENTIALS:🖊️ Open to: Everyone🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, June 11th at 12 PM ET / 5 PM UK💷 Prize: £10 each week📘 Publication: Winning entries go on our Substack and in the annual Neurodivergent Narratives anthologyTHE RULES:No PlagiarismNo Hate SpeechNo Explicit or Graphic ContentSubmit as many times as you wishYou do not need to be present or subscribe to participateEntries after the deadline will not be consideredAll decisions are finalFull Contest Rules are here.Use the hashtag #familysecret on social media to share this contest.Submit Your Entry Here: https://forms.gle/FMWs6j77BfgE7bf59Related Episodes:Neurodivergent Narratives (Episode 84)Introducing the Weekly Writing Contest (Episode 130) - Writing Prompt #26I'm So Confused (Episode 132) - Writing Prompt #27Recovering from Burnout (Episode 134) - Writing Prompt #28Local Color with Tim Clare (Episode 136) - Writing Prompt #29Follow us on InstagramFind us on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLearn more about Angela at AngelaKingdon.com Our Autism-affirming merch shop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe
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