About Today's Autistic Moment, LLC
Today's Autistic Moment is a podcast for Autistics Adults, produced and hosted by an Autistic Adult that began in 2021. On January 12th, 2025, Today's Autistic Moment published our 100th episode.
The episodes on Today's Autistic Moment have addressed topics such as Self-Care. Self-Awareness. Health Care. Public Policy. The Aging Autistic Community. COVID-19. Neurodiversity. Sensory Processing Disorder Management. Gaslighting. Boundary management. Dating, Romantic Relationships and Sexuality. Masking. Diverse Sexual Orientations. Diverse Gender Identities. Overlapping Triggers & Soothers in Autistic Relationships. Neuro-Affirming Therapy Options. Neurodiversity Paradigm. Justice in Employment. Autism Acceptance. Eating Disorders. Chronic Pain Management. The Medical and Social Models of Autism. Trauma. Autistic Women. Autistic Parents with Autistic Children. Living Independently. Black Autistic Adults: Stop the Whitewashing. Education and Healthcare Disparities for Black Autistic Adults. Autistics Traveling. Embracing the Intersectional Autistic Culture.
Guests have included authors such as David Gray-Hammond. Eric Garcia. Yenn Purkis. Dr. Theresa Regan. Samuel J. Levine. Dr. Nick Walker. Ben Levin. Other guests are Autistic and/or Professionals who serve the Autistic Communities as life-coaches. Sara Swan. Matthew Lawrence. Lisa Morgan. Precious Lesley. Other great guests are people like Dr. Scott Frasard, Daren Howard. Zephyr James. Eric Ringgenberg. Robyn DeCourcy. Sue Swenson. Lyric Rivera. Silos Zacharias. Michelle Markman. Carole Jean Whittington. Becca Lory Hector. Ashley Baker. Ellie Wilson. Shalese Heard. Kathryn Parsons. Dr. Ludmila Praslova. Dr. Devon Price.
This podcast is about and for Autistic Adults. The information for Autistic Adults needs to continue to expand. Today's Autistic Moment brings the topics and discussions about Autistic Adults forward to create and encourage more conversations that will inspire real social changes for a better future. It is highly recommended that parents with Autistic Children, caregivers and supporters, educators and concerned citizens listen in. The issues that Autistic Adults deal with are going to be here for a long time. Listening to Today's Autistic Moment is a great way to prepare Autistic Children and Young Adults for what could be coming their way.
In 2026 the theme for the year is Autistics Thriving, Not Just Surviving.
Autistics thrive by having hard conversations about collaboration and community building. Autistics thrive by finding joy through their special interests. Autistics thrive because of the advocacy infrastructure that has been built over the last 15 to 20 years, that includes our work for social justice with our intersectional communities. Autistics don't just survive, they thrive by raising the bar that the ableist society has set by finding social support systems that are neuro-affirming.
During each episode the guests will discuss the topics by answering the following questions.
1. What important information can we give to introduce our audience to this topic?
2. Where do you see Autistics thriving and not just surviving regarding the topic of this episode?
3. Where can we help Autistic individuals find resources about this topic today.
Today's Autistic Moment will publish 23 new episodes this year. Go to the Episode Schedule 2026 for episode titles, guest information and the episode description. The Episode Schedule 2026 page is updated as more information is made available.
Owner, Producer and Host
I was identified as Autistic in 2011 at the age of 42. Before the diagnosis, I spent most of my life alone because of Autistic behaviors that interfered with relationships and employment. I had no idea why I had so many challenges that I could not overcome.
After the diagnosis, I began a journey to understand what being Autistic means for me. In 2018, I discovered the Autism Society of Minnesota where I attended support meetings and met other Autistics. Later that year, I earned a Certification for Direct Care Support for People with ASD. I have given presentations at AuSM community events about he importance of Self-Care, Grief, and the Aging Autistic Community.
Autism and working for a greater inclusion of the Adult Autistic Community through the movement for Neurodiversity energize my motivation. Talking openly about being Autistic and giving advice to other Autistic Adults and their caregivers is something I enjoy immensely. I produce and host Today's Autistic Moment to empower myself and other Autistic Adults to work through our challenges through our Autistic strengths. Since beginning Today's Autistic Moment I have had the privilege of meeting so many amazing, talented and self-determined Autistic individuals who have been guests on the show. Each of the guests helps me feel empowered to continue the important advocacy through this podcast. It is my hope that as you hear my conversations with Autistic Adults that other Autistics will discover their own unique strengths and use them for self-advocacy and for the wider intersectional Autistic communities.
I work as an educational assistant at the Autism Society of Minnesota. Please note that my podcast is a separate job from my work with the Autism Society of Minnesota.
Two years before I was diagnosed, I met Jason who has been my husband for over 17 years. We were legally married in 2013. Before and since my diagnosis, Jason has been my best friend and supporter. I am here making this podcast today because of Jason's love and care that have made me the proud Autistic gay man that I am today.
I also dedicate Today's Autistic Moment in thanksgiving to Robyn DeCourcy, Dr. Mark Foster, all of the great people at the Autism Society of Minnesota and all of the Autistic Adults who are advocating and living through their daily challenges and experiences. I could not do this work without you.