Author, attorney, and self-advocate Haley Moss explains autistic joy, and how to be supportive of it.
Haley Moss was diagnosed with autism at age 3. She graduated with her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2018, and graduated from the University of Florida in 2015 with Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Criminology. She is a renowned visual pop artist and the author of Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About and A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About. She also was the illustrator and a contributor for the Autism Women’s Network anthology What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew. Her writing has been featured in HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Elite Daily, The Mighty, and other websites and publications.
For more about Haley’s work: https://haleymoss.com/
For Haley’s show Spectrumly Speaking: https://differentbrains.org/spectrumly-speaking-page/
Here is an example of the emotion wheel Haley mentions: https://feelingswheel.com/
For more about host Dr. Jennie Trocchio: https://www.drjennie.co/
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Author, attorney, and self-advocate Haley Moss explains autistic joy, and how to be supportive of it.
Haley Moss was diagnosed with autism at age 3. She graduated with her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2018, and graduated from the University of Florida in 2015 with Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Criminology. She is a renowned visual pop artist and the author of Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About and A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About. She also was the illustrator and a contributor for the Autism Women’s Network anthology What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew. Her writing has been featured in HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Elite Daily, The Mighty, and other websites and publications.
For more about Haley’s work: https://haleymoss.com/
For Haley’s show Spectrumly Speaking: https://differentbrains.org/spectrumly-speaking-page/
Here is an example of the emotion wheel Haley mentions: https://feelingswheel.com/
For more about host Dr. Jennie Trocchio: https://www.drjennie.co/
Follow Different Brains on social media:
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Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum, with Cheryl Checkers & Dr Christopher Kye | EDB 325
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Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum, with Cheryl Checkers & Dr Christopher Kye | EDB 325
Cheryl Checkers and Dr. Christopher Kye shares their experience working with autistic patients experiencing mental health challenges.
Cheryl Checkers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist who specializes in working with teens and adults on the autism spectrum and their loved ones. She is the President of the Board of Directors of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County (NAMI PBC). Cheryl also is a clinical consultant for Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (FAU CARD).She received her Master of Science Degree in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She is both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board-Certified Counselor. She also holds advanced certifications as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Clinical ADHD Treatment Professional (ADHD-CCSP).
Dr. Christopher Kye is a distinguished psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in caring for individuals from all walks of life. He is deeply committed to incorporating the latest neuroscience insights to enhance the effectiveness of the treatments he offers. Dr. Kye's clinical practice focuses on the needs of children with autism and individuals with mood disorders who have proven resistant to standard treatments. His approach is rooted in a deep understanding of neuroscience, leveraging his research background to enhance patient care. Dr. Kye regularly shares his knowledge on neuropsychiatric topics at various institutions and conferences, including the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Florida Atlantic University and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. His presentations often focus on the practical application of neuroscience in clinical settings, aiming to improve patient outcomes by better understanding brain-behavior relationships. Dr. Kye is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Society of Biological Psychiatry and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. His commitment to advancing the field is also evident in his role on the Associate Board of Directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Palm Beach County, where he was honored with the 2015 Exemplary Psychiatrist Award.
For more about Cheryl: https://www.cherylcheckers.com/
For more about Dr. Kye: https://www.christopherkyemd.com/
For more about FAU CARD: https://www.fau.edu/education/centersandprograms/card/
FAU CARD’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FAUCARD
For more about NAMI PBC: https://namipbc.org/
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Exploring Different Brains
Author, attorney, and self-advocate Haley Moss explains autistic joy, and how to be supportive of it.
Haley Moss was diagnosed with autism at age 3. She graduated with her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2018, and graduated from the University of Florida in 2015 with Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Criminology. She is a renowned visual pop artist and the author of Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About and A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About. She also was the illustrator and a contributor for the Autism Women’s Network anthology What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew. Her writing has been featured in HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Elite Daily, The Mighty, and other websites and publications.
For more about Haley’s work: https://haleymoss.com/
For Haley’s show Spectrumly Speaking: https://differentbrains.org/spectrumly-speaking-page/
Here is an example of the emotion wheel Haley mentions: https://feelingswheel.com/
For more about host Dr. Jennie Trocchio: https://www.drjennie.co/
Follow Different Brains on social media:
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https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/
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Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains!
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