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!
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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
“We exist offline. Like we do exist offline.” – Oswin Latimer
Oswin, Morenike and Kassiane continue their conversation on the evolution of autism advocacy, the power of digital communities, and the need for inclusive, unstructured play. There is no mincing words as they address the evolving definition of community, both in the digital and physical world. The biggest points for consideration: centralized resources, the need for universal design, and accessible spaces for all.
🔹 Key Takeaways:
✅ Individualized support is vital, but a central hub for information is needed.
✅ Autism advocacy has evolved significantly, shaping public awareness and policy.
✅ Digital spaces impact how autistic individuals connect and socialize.
✅ Unstructured play fosters development and well-being.
✅ True inclusion means integrating accessible spaces into everyday environments.
✅ Universal design benefits everyone, not just the neurodiverse community.
✅ The rise in neurodiversity research is shaping a more inclusive future.
✅ Online communities offer support but can also lead to isolation.
✅ Small advocacy wins matter—celebrate progress!
✅ The future of neurodiversity is bright with growing awareness and resources.
Learn more about @FDMorg : https://www.divergentminds.org/
A huge thank you to Ablenet for sponsoring this season of Herding Cats!
🎧 Listen on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7C4IU92…
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…
YouTube : / @fdmorg
📌 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
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