Because I’m a mom of two of young adult spectrumites, autism is my favorite neurotype.

Waukesha, WI
Joined November 2008
This one is tough, but so important for #SuicidePreventionMonth and always. Mental health counselor and #ActuallyAutistic guest Scott Allen joins me for Episode 36: Suicidality and Autism youtu.be/CxW29VfoWAM?si=YjFz… via @YouTube #podcast #ChelseasVocation
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😍 and also with you 😎
May the fourth be with you
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Autism Acceptance Month reminds us we are learning together. Explore the OCALI Family Resource Hub. Our final resource spotlight from the AT&AEM Center will help strengthen your learning. Watch now: youtu.be/it-XlJtmuH4
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🚨New from the Autism Center: 10-Minute Takes! Ever wish you could learn something new in the time it takes to sip your coffee? These bite-sized microlearning modules offer practical tips for anyone supporting individuals with autism or other disabilities. ocali.org/autism-center-10-m…
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Online spaces need guidance too. Teach kids: tone isn’t always clear, pause if something hurts, screenshot/block/tell a trusted adult, don’t engage with bait, and remember likes ≠ worth. For #autistics, this support isn’t optional—it builds confidence. #StopCyberbullying
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I'm amused that this #podcast episode's intro refers to my love of attending conferences on the eve I leave for the Autism Society Wisconsin conference. 🤓 Check out "#Interoception and #Autism" youtu.be/VlsRinyEKP8?si=Hme-… via @YouTube
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Chelsea Budde retweeted
Check out the autism book study: Life on the Bridge by Kaelynn Parlow, an autistic therapist, who offers a powerful, inside-out perspective on autism. This book bridges personal experiences and professional insight to help others better understand, support, and connect with individuals with autism. Dive in today ➡️ ocali.org/asd_book_studies
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#ActuallyAutistic guest MJ Lamb lends their experience and suggestions in Episode 30: Bodily Autonomy and #Autism youtu.be/H5hr5YD_XCI?si=qauX… via @YouTube #podcast #neurodivergent #abuse
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#ChelseasVocation #podcast Episode 27: #Ableism and #Autism youtu.be/eod4hBuMbi4?si=Oipy… via @YouTube also available wherever you stream your podcasts
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Great resource for #neurodiverse families! #autism #parenting
Finding the right OCALI resource just got easier! Our brand-new Family Resource Hub is designed with families in mind – helping families get the right support, at the right time, for FREE! ocali.org/Family-Resource-Hu…
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I think I’ll realize the benefits of attending #podfest26 for many months to come. Much appreciation to the event organizers, presenters, sponsors (esp. @buzzsprout for my ticket!), and attendees I connected with! #podcasting
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This week, I celebrated the first anniversary of my first #podcast episode, reached the milestone of publishing my 25th, and am on my way today to #podfest26, my first ever #podcasting event! 🎙️🤩 #ChelseasVocation #listen
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The first #ChelseasVocation #podcast episode of season 2 features #ActuallyAutistic guest Becky Aten. Available on @ApplePodcasts or wherever you stream your content. #trauma #Autism #parenting #neurodivergent #MentalHealth buzzsprout.com/2437426/episo…
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