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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity 101 with Sam Farmer
DESCRIPTION:CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Sam Farmer (neurodiversity community self-advocate / consultant and public speaker) on Tuesday\, February 4\, 2025\, 2-3 p.m. EST (11 a.m. PST). There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are invited to join. RSVP here to access Zoom link. \nTOPIC: Neurodiversity 101. What exactly is neurodiversity? What are the key concepts and ideas that pertain to it? Why should anybody care? These and other questions will be discussed during this author talk. \nBRIEF BIO: Sam Farmer is a neurodiversity community self-advocate / consultant\, public speaker\, and prolific author. He has led intriguing discussions about his book\, 𝘼 𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙖 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 (https://www.samfarmerauthor.com/) which describes his autistic self-discovery while serving as a self-help book. Sam has also led our deep thinker’s discussion series entitled\, “Cultivating Autistic Thought with Author Sam Farmer\,” based on his myriad articles and blogs which can be accessed for free via this link https://tinyurl.com/yfmwdtt7 \nAbout CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture. \nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7). \nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou.
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/neurodiversity-101-with-sam-farmer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T150000
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SUMMARY:Conquering Internalized Ableism with Sam Farmer
DESCRIPTION:CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Sam Farmer (neurodiversity community self-advocate / consultant and public speaker) on Tuesday\, January 21\, 2025\, 2-3 p.m. EST (11 a.m. PST). There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are invited to join. RSVP here to access Zoom link.\nTOPIC: Conquering Internalized Ableism. The greater society’s discriminatory words and actions toward the disabled are not allowed to compromise one’s sense of self. During this author talk\, Sam will discuss how he managed to conquer internalized ableism. Suggested reading https://tinyurl.com/5jc7tu3a\nBRIEF BIO: Sam Farmer is a neurodiversity community self-advocate / consultant\, public speaker\, and prolific author. He has led intriguing discussions about his book\, 𝘼 𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙖 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 (https://www.samfarmerauthor.com/) which describes his autistic self-discovery while serving as a self-help book. Sam has also led our deep thinker’s discussion series entitled\, “Cultivating Autistic Thought with Author Sam Farmer\,” based on his myriad articles and blogs which can be accessed for free via this link https://tinyurl.com/yfmwdtt7\nAbout Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY\, ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture.\nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7).\nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou.
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/conquering-internalized-ableism-with-sam-farmer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000
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SUMMARY:Living Ethics Hangouts with Ariel Cascio
DESCRIPTION:CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Ariel Cascio\, Ph.D. on Wednesday\, January 8\, 2025\, 12-1 p.m. EST (11 a.m. CST\, 6 p.m. CET) for a new bimonthly series meeting every two months. There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are welcome. RSVP to access Zoom link. \nDESCRIPTION: Living Ethics Hangouts with Ariel Cascio. Ethics refers to the study of good and bad. Key ethics questions include “what is the good life?” “How do we achieve a good life?” “What do we owe one another?” and “What should we do?” To answer these questions\, we can think about things like values\, preferences\, harms\, and benefits. There are often no easy answers. In these ethics hangouts\, we will chat informally about everyday ethical issues that impact autistic people. Each hangout will center around a specific topic and meeting times will vary. Please let Ariel know what topics you want to chat about in the comments section. \nBRIEF BIO (provided by the presenter): Ariel Cascio\, Ph.D. is joining us from the ancestral\, traditional\, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe\, Odawa\, and Potawatomi peoples\, the land also called Michigan. Dr. Cascio is an Assistant Professor in the Center for Bioethics and Social Justice at Michigan State University. They are an anthropologist who studies social and ethical issues around autism and neurodiversity in Europe and North America\, especially Italy. Their research projects largely center on the questions “what does autism mean?” and “how do groups account for the neurological diversity of their members?” You can read their research at arielcascio.wordpress.com \nAbout CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture. \nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7). \nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou\, including Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research (SPARK) Clinical Site Network – Yale University (https://www.SPARKforAutism.org/Yale).
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/living-ethics-hangouts-with-ariel-cascio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000
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SUMMARY:Autistic & (mis)Diagnostics with Aslynn Romano\, MSN\, APRN
DESCRIPTION:CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Aslynn Romano\, MSN\, APRN on Saturday\, December 14\, 2024\, 4-5 p.m. EST (1-2 p.m. PST). There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are invited to join. RSVP here to access Zoom link. \nTOPIC: Autistic & (mis)Diagnostics. Late-identified Autistic people are often assigned a number of other diagnoses before discovering they’re Neurodivergent. But…what is a diagnosis good for\, anyway? What does it mean to be diagnosed as Autistic? Why is ‘self-diagnosis’ such a hot debate? How are Autistics so often misdiagnosed? Aslynn (she/they) is an AuDHD psychiatric nurse practitioner and will share some of her experiences working as a diagnostician and navigating her own mental health journey. She’ll discuss the relative importance of the DSM and what being diagnosed as Autistic at age 37 has meant for her. Ready for some infodumps and oversharing? Join us December 14th at 4pm EST (1pm PST). \nBRIEF BIO: Aslynn J. Romano\, MSN\, APRN (she/they) is an AuDHD psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with neurodivergent clients to evaluate and treat mental health conditions as well as provide neuro-affirming diagnostic services to those who suspect they may be Autistic. For more information\, please visit https://balancementalhealth.com/ She also enjoys sharing research\, personal anecdotes\, and others’ stories about autism and Autistic culture on her social media pages and is looking forward to launching a podcast in the near future. \nAbout Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY\, ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture. \nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7). \nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou.
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/autistic-misdiagnostics-with-aslynn-romano-msn-aprn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T200000
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SUMMARY:Poems and Papers with Nathan Spoon
DESCRIPTION:CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome autistic poet and author Nathan Spoon on Thursday\, December 5\, 7-8 p.m. EST (4-5 p.m. PST). There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are welcome. RSVP online here to access Zoom link.\nDESCRIPTION: Poems and Papers. Nathan Spoon will be reading his poems and discussing his papers and essays on neurodivergent poetics. He will also discuss the work he has done editing for literary journals\, organizing panels\, and creating other opportunities for neurodivergent writers (mostly femme and queer).\nBRIEF BIO: Nathan Spoon is an autistic poet with learning disabilities. The author of The Importance of Being Feeble-Minded (forthcoming from Nine Mile Books)\, his poems and essays have appeared in the Academy of American Poets’ Poem-a-Day\, American Poetry Review\, Bennington Review\, Gulf Coast\, Poetry\, The Southern Review\, and swamp pink\, as well as the anthologies The American Sonnet: An Anthology of Poems and Essays\, How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and Hope\, Mid/South Sonnets: A Belle Point Press Anthology\, and The Wonder of Small Things: Poems of Peace and Renewal. He is editor of Queerly. More information available online at https://nathanspoon.com/\nAbout CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture.\nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7).\nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou\, including Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research (SPARK) Clinical Site Network – Yale University (https://www.SPARKforAutism.org/Yale).
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/poems-and-papers-with-nathan-spoon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T160000
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SUMMARY:Alternative Communication Monthly Sessions #4
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY\, the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Anna Pietraszczyk\, MA on Thursday\, December 5\, 4-5 p.m. EST. There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are invited to attend. RSVP here to access Zoom link. \nDESCRIPTION: Alternative Communication Monthly Sessions with Anna Pietraszczyk\, MA. Join us for an experimental free fall into the vast beyond of normative forms of communication. We’ll start by looking into the continuous\, ever-present ways in which communication conditions our world. We’ll explore the animal and plant kingdoms\, delve into the universe and the power of movement\, and consider the potency of nothingness. We’ll examine sound\, energy\, verbal and non-verbal acts\, and share our non-normative experiences. These sessions aim to inspire both individual and collective expressions through previously unexplored mediums. Held every first Thursday of the month (with the exception of the first session held 9/12/24). \nBRIEF BIO (provided by the speaker): Anna Pietraszczyk is a neurodivergent educator\, a post-war rebel\, and an emigrant. She is a critical theory enthusiast\, podcaster\, and writer\, and is interested in dialogism\, cultural hybridity\, decoloniality and critical animal studies. She earned a BA in Tourism Management from Manchester Metropolitan University\, followed by an MA in Education for Sustainable Development from the University of Gothenburg. She has traveled globally and is fluent in four languages. In January 2024\, she launched “Tending to Talks\,” a podcast series (https://www.youtube.com/@TendingToTalks) aimed at fostering thoughtful reflection with scholars and writers\, delving into the pressing issues confronting our world today. Anna currently lives in Portugal and plans to host sessions around the areas of education the skill of concealment within neurodivergent families during wartime. \nAbout Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY\, the ethnography project led by Dr. @Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture. \nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7). \nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou\, including Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research (SPARK) Clinical Site Network – Yale University (https://www.SPARKforAutism.org/Yale).
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/alternative-communication-monthly-sessions-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T160000
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SUMMARY:A Brief Introduction to Autism Narratives + what I wish I knew before
DESCRIPTION:CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Samantha Chipman\, MA on Friday\, November 15\, 3-4 p.m. EST (12-1 p.m. PST). There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are welcome. RSVP here. \nDESCRIPTION: A Brief Introduction to Autism Narratives + what I wish I knew before I was diagnosed. A term that means differently in varying contexts\, Autism is inflected by medical definitions\, narratives\, personal experiences\, and other aspects of society\, culture\, medicine\, and healthcare. In this dialogue\, I will discuss how to integrate Autism narratives to provide healthcare for Autists. As one of many women with a late Autism diagnosis\, I will also share some of my reflections on my Autism journey in order to open an interactive discussion on alternate models of engagement that de-centres a deficit-only view of Autism. \nBRIEF BIO (provided by the speaker): A disability advocate and Chinese adoptee\, Samantha Chipman focuses on cognitive approaches to literature\, autism and neurodiversity\, disability studies\, and the health humanities. She has a passion for mobilizing the interconnections between literature\, bioethics\, and archival research to advance disability justice and health equity in educational and healthcare environments. An English PhD student and Bioethics certificate candidate at Emory University\, she has written and presented about various topics including epistemic injustices experienced by women and girls with autism\, decolonizing autism\, the AI ethics of autism diagnosis\, restorative justice in healthcare settings\, and narrative ethics. Samantha is also co-founder of Intersecting Minds: A NeuroHumanities & Consciousness Collective\, a collaborative\, welcoming\, and inclusive space for individuals interested in the neurohumanities and consciousness studies. \nAbout CASY Cultural Autism Studies (The Ethnography Project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes): An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture. \nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies… The Ethnography Project (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7). \nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou\, including Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research (SPARK) Clinical Site Network – Yale University (https://www.SPARKforAutism.org/Yale).
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/a-brief-introduction-to-autism-narratives-what-i-wish-i-knew-before/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170634
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SUMMARY:Autism in Ghana - Background\, Realities\, and Hope. A Lived Experience.
DESCRIPTION:CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is pleased to announce a new Zoom series entitled\, “Autism in Africa Series with CHIP International.” Join us for our first special guest\, Mrs. Serwah Quaynor on Thursday\, November 14\, 2024\, 12-1 p.m. EST (5-6 p.m. GMT). There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are welcome. RSVP online here to access Zoom link. \nTOPIC: Autism in Ghana – Background\, Realities\, and Hope. A Lived Experience. \nBRIEF BIO: Mrs. Serwah Quaynor has been at the forefront of Autism in Ghana for over twenty-three years. She is the Founder/ Executive Director of Autism Awareness Care & Training (AACT) in Ghana. She is the mother of a middle-age autistic man. Mrs. Quaynor is an autistic advocate and a visionary in autism activism. Her work has impacted the lives of many children with autism in Ghana and Africa for the past 26 years. She is also a leader in educating autistic children and champions autism awareness and acceptance. Her exemplary educational and humanitarian work has earned her several awards and citations locally and internationally. Moreover\, she has organized numerous workshops to educate parents\, siblings\, teachers\, social workers\, health professionals\, and other community members on autism and other related differences. Her advocacy work continues unabated. Mrs. Quaynor is a Change Leader for Reach for Change Africa\, MTN Heros of Change\, and a member of Social Enterprise Ghana. \nStatement from CHIP International: Child Health Improvement Program International (CHIP-I) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to awareness and training regarding autism and special needs in Africa. CHIP-I has operated in Ghana and Senegal since 2011 and has also developed associations with autism and special needs institutions in many other countries on the continent. We believe that children with autism and special needs in Africa\, like everywhere else\, deserve the opportunity to fulfill their potential. Learn more at www.chipinternationalusa.org \nABOUT Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY\, ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture. Links to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7). \nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou.
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/autism-in-ghana-background-realities-and-hope-a-lived-experience/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T160000
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SUMMARY:Alternative Communication Monthly Sessions #3
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY\, the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Anna Pietraszczyk\, MA on Thursday\, November 7\, 4-5 p.m. EDT. There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are invited to attend. RSVP here to access Zoom link. \nDESCRIPTION: Alternative Communication Monthly Sessions with Anna Pietraszczyk\, MA. Join us for an experimental free fall into the vast beyond of normative forms of communication. We’ll start by looking into the continuous\, ever-present ways in which communication conditions our world. We’ll explore the animal and plant kingdoms\, delve into the universe and the power of movement\, and consider the potency of nothingness. We’ll examine sound\, energy\, verbal and non-verbal acts\, and share our non-normative experiences. These sessions aim to inspire both individual and collective expressions through previously unexplored mediums. Held every first Thursday of the month (with the exception of the first session held 9/12/24). \nBRIEF BIO (provided by the speaker): Anna Pietraszczyk is a neurodivergent educator\, a post-war rebel\, and an emigrant. She is a critical theory enthusiast\, podcaster\, and writer\, and is interested in dialogism\, cultural hybridity\, decoloniality and critical animal studies. She earned a BA in Tourism Management from Manchester Metropolitan University\, followed by an MA in Education for Sustainable Development from the University of Gothenburg. She has traveled globally and is fluent in four languages. In January 2024\, she launched “Tending to Talks\,” a podcast series (https://www.youtube.com/@TendingToTalks) aimed at fostering thoughtful reflection with scholars and writers\, delving into the pressing issues confronting our world today. Anna currently lives in Portugal and plans to host sessions around the areas of education the skill of concealment within neurodivergent families during wartime. \nAbout Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY\, the ethnography project led by Dr. @Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture. \nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7). \nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou\, including Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research (SPARK) Clinical Site Network – Yale University (https://www.SPARKforAutism.org/Yale).
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/alternative-communication-monthly-sessions-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170634
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SUMMARY:Living Ethics Hangouts with Ariel Cascio
DESCRIPTION:CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Ariel Cascio\, Ph.D. on Tuesday\, October 29\, 3-4 p.m. EDT (2 p.m. CDT\, 8 p.m. CET) for a new bimonthly series meeting every two months. There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are welcome. RSVP to access Zoom link. \nDESCRIPTION: Living Ethics Hangouts with Ariel Cascio. Ethics refers to the study of good and bad. Key ethics questions include “what is the good life?” “How do we achieve a good life?” “What do we owe one another?” and “What should we do?” To answer these questions\, we can think about things like values\, preferences\, harms\, and benefits. There are often no easy answers. In these ethics hangouts\, we will chat informally about everyday ethical issues that impact autistic people. Each hangout will center around a specific topic and meeting times will vary. Please let Ariel know what topics you want to chat about in the comments section. \nBRIEF BIO (provided by the presenter): Ariel Cascio\, Ph.D. is joining us from the ancestral\, traditional\, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe\, Odawa\, and Potawatomi peoples\, the land also called Michigan. Dr. Cascio is an Assistant Professor in the Center for Bioethics and Social Justice at Michigan State University. They are an anthropologist who studies social and ethical issues around autism and neurodiversity in Europe and North America\, especially Italy. Their research projects largely center on the questions “what does autism mean?” and “how do groups account for the neurological diversity of their members?” You can read their research at arielcascio.wordpress.com \nAbout CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture. \nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7). \nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou\, including Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research (SPARK) Clinical Site Network – Yale University (https://www.SPARKforAutism.org/Yale).
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/living-ethics-hangouts-with-ariel-cascio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170634
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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity and Creative Collaboration: Notes from the Music Field
DESCRIPTION:CASY Cultural Autism Studies (ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome the return of Dr. Michael Bakan\, who will speak about “Neurodiversity and Creative Collaboration: Notes from the Music Field” on Tuesday\, October 22\, 2024\, at 7pm EDT (4pm PDT). Dr. Bakan is author of the book Music and Autism and has spoken extensively about the topic earlier this year. For a brief refresher\, please visit https://tinyurl.com/3cxtpd6t\nThere is no cost to attend\, and international participants are invited to join. RSVP here to access Zoom link.\nDESCRIPTION (as written by Dr. Bakan): I have been fortunate in recent years to have opportunities to collaborate on both musical and musicological projects with world-class autistic musical artists\, including jazz pianist Matt Savage and singer-songwriter Jennifer Msumba. In this presentation\, I first reflect on those experiences and share video footage from concerts\, then turn to deeper considerations of processes of neurodivergent creative collaboration\, both within and beyond the sphere of musicking.\nBIOGRAPHY: Michael Bakan Ph.D. is Professor of Ethnomusicology and Head of the World Music Ensembles Program at Florida State University\, where he directs the Sekaa Gong Hanuman Agung Balinese Gamelan. His more than 100 publications include the books Music & Autism: Speaking for Ourselves\, World Music: Traditions and Transformations\, and Music of Death and New Creation: Experiences in the World of Balinese Gamelan Beleganjur. As a drummer and percussionist\, he has performed with George Clinton\, Tito Puente\, Rudolf Serkin\, Johnny Rawls\, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Green Umbrella Players\, and leading gamelan groups in Bali\, Indonesia.\nAbout CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture.\nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7).\nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou.
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/neurodiversity-and-creative-collaboration-notes-from-the-music-field/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170634
CREATED:20240917T001438Z
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SUMMARY:Interoception\, Physical Well-Being\, and Autism with Lindsey Biel\, MA\, OTR/L
DESCRIPTION:CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) welcomes the return of Lindsey Biel\, MA\, OTR/L on Monday\, October 7\, 6-7 p.m. EDT (3-4 p.m. PDT) to discuss\, “Interoception\, Physical Well-Being\, and Autism.” There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are welcome. RSVP online here to access Zoom link.\nDESCRIPTION: Interoception\, Physical Well-Being\, and Autism. To feel and function optimally\, having a fully embodied experience of interoceptive (physiological state)\, proprioceptive (internal body map)\, and vestibular (movement) senses is enormously helpful. This discussion will explore practical strategies for tuning in\, moving\, and strengthening to increase comfort and well-being in daily life.\nBRIEF BIO: Lindsey Biel is a longtime advocate and ally to the autistic / neuroexpansive community. She is an occupational therapist with a private practice in New York City. She teaches workshops for parents\, therapists\, teachers\, doctors\, and other professionals across the country and overseas. She is the co-author of Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues and author of Sensory Processing Challenges: Effective Clinical Work with Kids & Teens. Her work has been published in the New York Times\, Autism Advocate\, ADDitude and other publications. She has partnered with the Guggenheim Museum to create sensory-friendly spaces where those with sensory sensitivities can enjoy art\, co-authoring the Guggenheim For All Toolkit.\nAbout Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY\, ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture.\nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7).\nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou.
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/interoception-physical-well-being-and-autism-with-lindsey-biel-ma-otr-l/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170634
CREATED:20240917T000931Z
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SUMMARY:Alternative Communication Monthly Sessions #2
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY\, the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Anna Pietraszczyk\, MA on Thursday\, October 3\, 4-5 p.m. EDT. There is no cost to attend\, and international participants are invited to attend. RSVP here to access Zoom link. \nDESCRIPTION: Alternative Communication Monthly Sessions with Anna Pietraszczyk\, MA. Join us for an experimental free fall into the vast beyond of normative forms of communication. We’ll start by looking into the continuous\, ever-present ways in which communication conditions our world. We’ll explore the animal and plant kingdoms\, delve into the universe and the power of movement\, and consider the potency of nothingness. We’ll examine sound\, energy\, verbal and non-verbal acts\, and share our non-normative experiences. These sessions aim to inspire both individual and collective expressions through previously unexplored mediums. Held every first Thursday of the month (with the exception of the first session held 9/12/24). \nBRIEF BIO (provided by the speaker): Anna Pietraszczyk is a neurodivergent educator\, a post-war rebel\, and an emigrant. She is a critical theory enthusiast\, podcaster\, and writer\, and is interested in dialogism\, cultural hybridity\, decoloniality and critical animal studies. She earned a BA in Tourism Management from Manchester Metropolitan University\, followed by an MA in Education for Sustainable Development from the University of Gothenburg. She has traveled globally and is fluent in four languages. In January 2024\, she launched “Tending to Talks\,” a podcast series (https://www.youtube.com/@TendingToTalks) aimed at fostering thoughtful reflection with scholars and writers\, delving into the pressing issues confronting our world today. Anna currently lives in Portugal and plans to host sessions around the areas of education the skill of concealment within neurodivergent families during wartime. \nAbout Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY\, the ethnography project led by Dr. @Dawn Prince-Hughes). An ‘ethnography’ is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture\, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist\, ethnographer\, primatologist\, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook group (see below)\, organically contributing to a growing autistic culture. \nLinks to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7). \nCREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership\, activities and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund\, and a generous gift from the Rosen family\, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou\, including Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research (SPARK) Clinical Site Network – Yale University (https://www.SPARKforAutism.org/Yale).
URL:https://culturalautismstudiesatyale.space/event/alternative-communication-monthly-sessions-2/
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