We believe that celebrating Autistic Joy is our greatest act of resistance in a world that was not made for us, and some days feels like it seeks to destroy us for being who we were born to be. Join us in our mission to end stigma, expand acceptance, and advocate for Autistic Justice.
In the past few years of tremendous global upheaval and uncertainty, perhaps the most valuable lesson we’ve learned as a society, is the importance of centering lived experience when speaking about, and advocating for, marginalized minorities. Autistics are no exception.
Autistic Culture provides authentic insights into what it REALLY means to be Autistic—free from the pathology of medical-models established by people with deeply ableist and eugenics-based views. Are you on the right side of history?
Join us in celebrating the extraordinary minds, and unique contributions, of our Autistic “family members” across history. We’ll be your sassy, fun-loving guides as you journey with us into the values, traditions, and norms of “Autistica”—all of which, tie back to the one thing that we all have in common: the monotropic focus of our hyper-connected brains.
Including (but certainly not limited to):
No missing puzzle pieces here! We’re here, we’re Autistic, get used to it! Thank you for joining us in celebrating differences and embracing the fullness of Neurodiversity.
Authentically yours,
Angela:
Dr. Angela Lauria is a late-diagnosed Autistic who has drawn on her life-long special interest in non-fiction to help almost 2,000 entrepreneurs write, publish, and promote their books through her company Difference Press. Her mission is to help Autistic people identify their unique superpowers and kryptonite and help create a more
neurodiversity-affirming world so everyone can maximize their time in the superpower zone. Angela is also an author herself with 8 books, including a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. She has a B.A. and an M.A. in
Journalism and Media Affairs from George Washington University and a PhD in Communications from European Graduate School. She lives in Washington DC.
Favorite Stims: echolalic singing, nail-biting, fidget bubble poppers
Beloved SPINs: BOOKS!, Crowded House, investigative journalism podcasts
Matt:
Matt Lowry, LPP is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner who works exclusively with Autistic clients, performing neurodiversity-affirming Autism evaluations and providing Autistic Centered Therapy (a form of therapy that he founded). Don’t let his imposing frame and big beard fool you—Matt is a sensitive and generous professional, friend, and (most importantly) dad. Matt works hard to expand autistic access, and is currently helping to create an Autistic-friendly, Autistic-ran, medical facility in his home state of Kentucky. The podcast benefits from his insights and his way with words. There’s a reason that Matt has gone viral on TikTok TWICE without even having a TikTok account—tune into the pod to find out why!
Favorite Stims: heavy D100, multi tool fidget spinner, leg bouncing
Beloved SPINs: Star Wars, Lego, world mythology
*The Neurodiversity movement is a grassroots movement that wouldn’t exist without the support of people like you! As always, please share Autistic Culture on your social media and with your family, friends, (and, hey, if you can) doctors, therapists, teachers, and local politicians! Together, we can make the world a safer, more accepting place, where people of ALL neurotypes can thrive!
