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Out of the Archives: An Honest Look at the Full Experience of Autism with Russell Lehmann

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This month we’re going back in the archives to season 7 episode 7 with Russell Lehmann! Motivational Speaker and Poet, Russell Lehmann shares with us his perspectives on autism and the human condition. Having spent most of his life in isolation, Russell has found his voice and independence in recent years. His passion for erasing stigma and stereotypes about autism is shared through his moving, spoken-word poetry. As Russell shares, “I like to say you hold up a mirror to anybody, and that’s what autism looks like. I don’t expect anyone to be able to tell that I have autism just by looking at me. But hopefully, someday they won’t be as shocked to find out.”

View the transcript, show notes, and previous episodes at: https://www.allautismtalk.com/episodes/out-of-the-archives-russell-lehmann

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Nobody’s Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness

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Roy Richard Grinker is a Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at George Washington University and author. He joins us to share insights from his latest book, Nobody’s Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness. In this discussion, we explore how various stigmas around diagnosis are formed – and can be dismantled. As Richard shares, ”Look at the history of autism, when mothers were blamed and autism was only looked at in negative terms… We don’t end up in a very good situation. I’m trying to point this stuff out so people can realize we do have the power to change.”

 

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/roygrinker

https://anthropology.columbian.gwu.edu/roy-richard-grinker

https://royrichardgrinker.com/

 

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