Unmasking Autism with AFO

About Unmasking Autism with AFO

This podcast discusses autism, suicide, mental health, and wellness, among other topics, with autistic individuals and different professionals, with the goal of unmasking stereotypes, increasing awareness, 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 and their families across the lifespan. 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.

Publisher

Autism Foundation of OKlahoma

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Sept 2023

Latest episode

11 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Aug 2026

   Season 2, Ep: 8- College and Autism

   Carley sits down with the Director of the Neill-Wint Center for Neurodiversity, Tarrah Kinney, to discuss the program, others like it, and how these programs help neurodivergent college students succeed in and out of college. Edit: Tarrah mentions that access to FMLA is 3 years. It is 12 months. Resources from the episode: Usao.edu/neill-wint PEERS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138238716?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor About FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/28p-taking-leave-when-you-or-family-has-health-condition

2. 

   11 Aug 2026

   Season 2, Ep. 6: Unmasking Creativity

   Carley sits down with autistic artist Rachel Ann Kendrick to discuss their autism diagnosis journey and how creating art and being autistic work in tandem. Also, robotics?! Follow Rachel on Instagram at @RachelAnnKendrick.

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   Season 2, Ep: 7- The Signs We Miss: Understanding Early Autism Intervention

   Carley sits down with AFO's Children & Youth program officer, Kelli Marshall, MS, CCC-SLP, CAS, to discuss all things early intervention! They also discuss the importance of parent and self advocacy, what parents can do if they suspect autism in their child, interesting studies, and how autistic children grow up to be autistic adults. To reach out to Kelli, email her at kmarshall@autismfoundationok.org or call us at 405-237-8390.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

2.5 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

3.9 / 5

7 ratings