Herding Cats by FDM
Herding Cats by FDM
Podcast Description
It's been 30 years since the Neurodiversity movement began, but our history? It’s scattered—spread across the internet, lost to defunct websites, and held in the memories of those who were there.
Join the Foundations for Divergent Minds board—Kassiane Asasumasu, Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu, Renae Martin, and Oswin Latimer—as they meander through the moments that shaped today’s Autistic community. Expect deep dives, infodumps, candid untold stories, and a heavy dose of chaos along the way.
A huge thank you to AbleNet for sponsoring this season of Herding Cats!
🎧 Listen on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
YouTube
📌 Follow us:
Facebook: Foundations for Divergent Minds
Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @FDMorg
💡 Want to support the show? Donate or sponsor for future seasons: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjI2ODQ1
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on the neurodiversity movement, touching on themes such as historical context, cultural erasure, intersectionality, and evolving language within the community. Episodes feature discussions on essential topics like the 'Tone It Down Taupe' movement, youth perspectives on neurodiversity, and the need for sensory-friendly medical practices, all presented with humor and candid personal stories.
It’s been 30 years since the Neurodiversity movement began, but our history? It’s scattered—spread across the internet, lost to defunct websites, and held in the memories of those who were there.
Join the Foundations for Divergent Minds board—Kassiane Asasumasu, Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu, Renae Martin, and Oswin Latimer—as they meander through the moments that shaped today’s Autistic community. Expect deep dives, infodumps, candid untold stories, and a heavy dose of chaos along the way.
A huge thank you to AbleNet for sponsoring this season of Herding Cats!
🎧 Listen on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
YouTube
📌 Follow us:
Facebook: Foundations for Divergent Minds
Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @FDMorg
💡 Want to support the show? Donate or sponsor for future seasons: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjI2ODQ1
“This is what RFKJr is funding.” – Oswin Latimer
🔥 In this powerful episode, we unpack the myths and misconceptions about autism, spotlighting RFK’s controversial claims, the dark history of eugenics, and the dangerous role pseudoscience still plays in treatment approaches. The discussion explores how race, class, and systemic biases shape the autism narrative, while emphasizing the urgent need for awareness, advocacy, and community support. Parents, caregivers, and allies will gain critical insights into protecting autistic individuals from harmful practices and ensuring their humanity and dignity are always recognized.
📌 Follow us:
Facebook: Foundations for Divergent Minds
Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @FDMorg
💡 Want to support the show? Donate or sponsor for future seasons: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjI2ODQ1
Learn more about @FDMorg : https://www.divergentminds.org/
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