Carley Marissa sits down with Malayna Hasmanis, Executive Director of NAMI Tulsa and Unity Forward Oklahoma, to talk all things autism, stereotypes that come with it, mental health, and navigating work/life "rules".

For more information about NAMI Tulsa, visit www.namitulsa.org For more information on Unity Forward OK, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564514199026

Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and conversations between the host and guest(s) presented in this podcast do not reflect those of the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO) and shall not be considered medical advice or treatment recommendations from AFO.

Carley Marissa sits down with Malayna Hasmanis, Executive Director of NAMI Tulsa and Unity Forward Oklahoma, to talk all things autism, stereotypes that come with it, mental health, and navigating work/life "rules". For more information about NAMI Tulsa, visit www.namitulsa.org For more information on Unity Forward OK, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and conversations between the host and guest(s) presented in this podcast do not reflect those of the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO) and shall not be considered medical advice or treatment recommendations from AFO.

Carley Marissa sits down with Bailey Hoffner to discuss her late-in-life diagnosis, how she navigates life and accommodates herself, and also, what is PDA?

The resources discussed in this episode are below: PDA in the Therapy Room by Raelene Dundon

https://us.jkp.com/products/pda-in-the-therapy-room

Jessica Kingsley Publishers - PDA books

https://us.jkp.com/search?q=pda&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Journeys with PDA https://journeyswithpda.com/

Amanda Diekman - Low Demand Parenting https://www.amandadiekman.com/

Sam Marion Counseling https://www.sammarion.com/autism

Presentation on PDA and Library Work https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14446/339839 Neurodiversity-affirming practices for libraries [recording and handout] https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14446/345711 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14446/340173

Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and conversations between the host and guest(s) presented in this podcast do not reflect those of the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO) and shall not be considered medical advice or treatment recommendations from AFO.

Unmasking Autism with AFO is back! Carley sits down with AFO's program manager, Kathy Mitchell, to discuss all things disability, HR, and the Partners in Success (Plan Your Way) program!

To learn more about Partners in Success or contact Kathy, please email: kmitchell@autismfoundationok.org

To learn more about Plan Your Way OK, visit: www.planyourwayok.com

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

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.

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/

Carley sits down with Michi Medley (advocate, case manager, future LCSW) and the parent of two children on the autism spectrum. One has profound autism, and the other does not. There are many stereotypes about what it is like for someone living with profound autism, many of them incorrect; Michi shares her insight and personal journey with parenting children who span the spectrum and how others can expand their own understanding.