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Hello, my name is George Muniz Gund (he/they). I am a young Brazilian American autistic and ADHD actor, disability justice advocate and board member at Autism Career Pathways (501c3).
In this podcast I talk about my lived experience of being an autistic+ADHD person growing up in a world built for neurotypicals. I also host guests to talk about their own personal lived experiences with neurodiversity, as every neurodistinct person is different and experiences neurodiversity in their own unique ways.
New episodes released every week
*I do not speak for all neurodistinct people, I am just one neurodistinct person speaking about Autism and ADHD from my personal lived experiences.
**TRANSCRIPTS AVAILABLE on APPLE PODCASTS PLATFORM (working on adding to Spotify as well)
Check out my website https://www.georgemunizgund.com/
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Welcome to my new podcast! In this episode I talk a little bit about myself, how I came in to the Neurodiversity world, and how changing my perspective on Autism and Neurodiversity has been so helpful for me
In this episode I talk a little bit about my style of podcasting, give an overview of some common Neurodiversity terms and discuss the social model of disability as a challenge to the medical model of disability, as well as the issue with using the term "Special Needs"
In this episode I talk about some Neurodiversity related accommodations that can help neurodistinct students and/or clients thrive without trying to change the way their brains work
In this episode I host my very first guest, someone very close to me, my sister Luana Muniz Gund. Luana talks about her unique perspective growing up with an autistic brother and a little bit about her perspective as a psychology student on the issues around the current discourse around autism in this field and also in society at large.
In this episode I discuss how Autism is still severely misunderstood and underdiagnosed and why self diagnosis is the only option for many autistics and that should be honored and respected
In this episode, I talk about the concept of Autistic masking: What it is, why we do it and how Non-autistics can help us by being more understanding and accepting of our differences :)
In this episode I cover some of the most common microagressions out there that many Autistics like myself are tired of non-autistics saying to us, even if the intent is positive
In this episode I talk a little about Autistic Meltdowns, what causes them and the burnout and shutdown symptoms that can follow a meltdown episode. I also talk about Autism related disabilities and how important it is to not associate those with Autism as a whole. To finish, I briefly explain what a dynamic disability is.
In this episode, I am joined by my longtime friend Lisa for a chat about our experiences growing up as undiagnosed neurodistinct individuals in a very ableist (and also sexist) school culture.
In this episode, I talk about some positive autism traits that are seldom discussed outside the autistic community. I also discuss how Neurodistinct people have different working styles and support needs compared to their neurotypical peers.
In this episode I discuss why for us Autistics, eye contact isn't the primary way that we show engagement, and why it can be very uncomfortable or even painful to some of us. I also discuss other ways that Autistics tend to show engagement, that may differ from standard neuronormative forms of communication.
In this episode I talk about why the majority of Autistic people overwhelmingly prefer to be called "Autistic person" rather than "Person with Autism".I also talk about the Double Empathy Theory by Dr. Damian Milton and why we shouldn't view Autistic ways of communicating as deficits or disorders.
In this episode, I talk about the show a "The Good Doctor" from ABC and why I feel like it misses the mark on accurate Autistic representation.
In this episode I talk about the (non-austic led) organization "Autism Speaks" and how despite painting themselves as "helping" autistics, they are actually trying to eliminate Autism from the earth through eugenics based research.
In this episode I discuss the ableist history surrounding the creation ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy. I also explain why many Autistic adults that went through ABA as a child have developed PTSD as a result and why the traditional style of ABA therapy can be problematic.*It is important to acknowledge that despite it's serious problems, ABA is still the only support therapy available to many families and many ABA practicioners have come to learn how to apply more neurodiversity affirming practices in their work.
In this episode I have a very insightful and resourceful conversation with fellow MTS alum and ADHD actor Maeve Montgomery. We talk about our experiences studying the Meisner technique and how it has helped us not just with acting, but with our unmasking journeys and accepting our true identities as neurodistinct individuals, while also acknowledging that there is nothing wrong with being the way we are.
In this episode I talk about why people like me advocate so hard for our cuases and why allyship is more important now than ever before.
In this episode, I give an honest review of the show "Atypical", from my perspective as an Autistic Actor.
In this episode I explain why there is no such thing as "mild" or "severe" autism and why using those terms can propagate negative stigmas and stereotypes about autism.
In this episode I talk about the dirty history of Hans Asperger and why his name should have never been used as a diagnosis.
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