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Founder @AutismEmpowermt | Editor @SpectrumLifeMag | Passionate. Creative. Entrepreneurial. Encouraging. #Autistic #AuDHD #INFJ ~ Galatians 5:22-23

Vancouver, WA
Joined December 2009
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Ladies, have you ever felt a desire or passion to serve other women? Called Coach Institute is hosting a FREE 3-day live training from Sept 24-26 for Christian women who want to explore what coaching could look like in their life, leadership, ministry, career, or calling. As an attendee of their last bootcamp and a recent CCI graduate, I can say the coaches teaching this program are the REAL deal! Life-transforming! bit.ly/calledcoach
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“What happens when disabled wisdom disappears?” Niko’s article is a must-read on disability history, memory, and preserving lived experience. spectrumlife.org/winter2026 #ActuallyAutistic #DisabilityRights #CripWisdom
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The Winter 2026 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine is here. ❄️ Created by the autistic-led nonprofit Autism Empowerment @AutismEmpowermt / @SpectrumLifeMag , this issue centers dignity, lived experience, and community across the lifespan. Inside, you’ll find: • Celebrating 10 Years of Special Celebrations (cover story) • Reflections on disability elders & preserving wisdom • Neuroaffirming workplaces & inclusive design • IDEA at 50: what it made possible and what comes next • Autism, mental health & whole-person wellness • “Faking" autism myths—explored and challenged • Guidance on finding qualified autism & ADHD specialists • Updates from the Neurodivergent Creators Collective • Bilingual outreach & community connection Spectrum Life is written by autistic and neurodivergent writers, parents, professionals, and advocates. 📖 Read the Winter 2026 issue: spectrumlife.org/winter2026 💚❤️🧡💜 #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #DisabilityJustice #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
If you know someone who is autistic or neurodivergent, please let them know that the Winter 2026 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine from @AutismEmpowermt just arrived—and it's free. spectrumlife.org/winter2026 #SpectrumLife #AutismEmpowerment #AutismSupport #MentalHealthSupport
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💜 “I wanted to be a mother—but not like this.” Autistic advocate Tanya English opens up about parenting, grief, and sobriety in her Spectrum Life Magazine article Masking, Motherhood, and Grief. Through courage and honesty, Tanya helps us see that healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about finding peace, learning self-compassion, and turning battles into strengths. 🌻 spectrumlife.org/blog/maskin… #AutismAcceptance #NeurodivergentMoms #SobrietyJourney #MentalHealthMatters #MotherhoodUnmasked #AutismEmpowerment #SpectrumLifeMagazine #GriefAndHealing #NeurodivergentWomen
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It hurts to see people in autism and disability communities consistently torn apart by national rhetoric that pits parents and autistic adults against each other. We’re stronger when we listen, not label. This recent column is a call to unity, compassion, and courage. 💜 spectrumlife.org/blog/ask-sp… #AutismAcceptance #CommunityHealing #AutismSupport #AutismEmpowerment @SpectrumLifeMag @AutismEmpowermt
“When we speak from the heart with openness and not bitterness, we create space for healing, growth, and transformation.” – Karen Krejcha When Words Divide, How Do We Heal Community? 👉 spectrumlife.org/blog/ask-sp… #Autism #Autistic #AutismSupport #AutismEmpowerment @AmbassadorforAE
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🎬 Storytelling for Publication & Production Are you a neurodivergent writer, filmmaker, illustrator or simply curious about storytelling and representation? @AutismEmpowermt and AE's Neurodivergent Creators Collective invite you to our free upcoming panel event! Hear from 4 neurodivergent creatives on breaking barriers in film, writing & media: 🎥 Karen Maseng 🎬 Trelanda Lowe 🎨 Alexandra Halliburton 📚 Brian Tashima 📅 Oct 18 | 3–4 PM PT | Zoom 🔗 Register: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/st… #NeurodivergentCreators #Storytelling #RepresentationMatters #AutisticCreators #AutismandFilm
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💚 Autism intersects every community. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live an empowered and purposeful life. We created Autism Empowerment in 2011 with a vision that still holds true today:  💜 To center autistic voices, not tokenize them.
1 in 1: The Heart Behind Autism Empowerment | Spectrum Life Magazine @AutismEmpowermt recently celebrated their 14th anniversary as a disability-led #nonprofit serving autistic and neurodivergent communities. spectrumlife.org/blog/1-in-1…
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Our Summer 2025 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine is here! 💜 This is our 30th issue and marks 14 years of Autism Empowerment, an autistic and disability-led nonprofit organization. We’re celebrating stories that uplift, inform, and reflect real lived experiences across all ages, abilities, and identities. Cover story: Stephen’s Place: A home like no other, where independence meets inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 💻 Read for free here: spectrumlife.org/currentissu… #1in1 #DisabilityJustice #NeurodivergentVoices #AutismEmpowerment #IDDInclusion #Summer2025 #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #SpectrumLife @AutismEmpowermt @SpectrumLifeMag
✨ Our Summer 2025 issue of #SpectrumLife is here! 💜 Celebrating 14 years of Autism Empowerment + 30 powerful issues. Cover: 10 Years of Stephen’s Place Read for free ⬇️ 🔗 spectrumlife.org/currentissu… #1in1 #DisabilityJustice #NeurodivergentVoices
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🎙️ Excited to invite you to our next AE Neurodivergent Creators Collective workshop — and I’ll be co-teaching! 💜 ✨ Intro to Voice Over & Podcasting 🗓 Sunday, June 22nd | 🕝 2:30–3:30 PM PT 📍 Stephen’s Place in Vancouver, WA 🌐 Or join us live via Zoom! Whether you're curious about voice acting, want to launch a podcast, or just love creative storytelling — this FREE hybrid workshop is for you. 🎭 Learn from actor Gwyn LaRee (Voice Over) 🎙️ And I’ll be sharing my journey in Podcasting + ways to get started 💬 Inclusive, empowering, and welcoming for autistic and neurodivergent creators of all experience levels. 💻 Can't make it live? Register & get the replay! 🔗 bit.ly/aenccvopod Hope to see you there! 💜 #AENCC #NeurodivergentVoices #VoiceOver #Podcasting101 #AutismAcceptance #CreativeCommunity #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Interested in learning Voice Over or Podcasting? Join us for a FREE intro workshop from Gwyn LaRee & Karen Krejcha @AmbassadorForAE. Sun, June 22 2:30–3:30 PM PT Vancouver, WA or Zoom Register: bit.ly/aenccvopod #AENCC #VoiceOver #Podcasting101 #NeurodivergentVoices
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🎬 FREE Filmmaking Workshop for Neurodivergent Creators – May 24th! We are excited to spotlight an exciting opportunity from our friends at @AutismEmpowermt and the AE Neurodivergent Creators Collective! 🎉 Join us for the very first AE-NCC workshop, an empowering experience designed by and for autistic and neurodivergent creatives. 💜 🎥 This FREE hybrid workshop will focus on Introduction to Filmmaking, featuring guidance from neurodivergent creatives Gwyn LaRee and Brian Tashima. Whether you're curious about the film world or looking to build your skills and community, this event is for you! 🗓 Saturday, May 24th, 2025 🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM PT 📍 Stephen's Place, 501 SE Ellsworth Rd, Vancouver, WA 🌐 Livestream option available for those attending remotely 🔗 Register now: forms.gle/wep8ZUYEjH7bT4bW9 📖 Learn more: autismempowerment.org/aencc Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, performer, or storyteller—your voice matters. We’d love to see you there! 💚 ACCEPT ❤️ ENRICH 🧡 INSPIRE 💜 EMPOWER #SpectrumLife #NeurodivergentCreators #FilmmakingWorkshop #DisabilityCulture #AutismAcceptance #CreativeVoices #AENCC #RepresentationMatters #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
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🧠 So many Autistic and Neurodivergent kids are punished for behaviors that are actually signs of unmet needs. It’s not about “discipline.” It’s about dignity. It’s about understanding. Let’s do better. Let’s listen. Let’s uplift #AutismAcceptance #DisabilityJustice
“I was blamed, shamed, and punished… and it wrecked me.” In this powerful #AskingAutistics column, Lyric Rivera shares how forced conformity harms Neurodivergent kids. Read now 👉 spectrumlife.org/blog/punish… #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #DisabilityRights
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Welcome to the AE-NCC! | Building a Collective of Neurodivergent Creators youtu.be/r5GfbC0lrYk?si=KB1a… via @YouTube
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🎬🎙️ Missed the AE Neurodivergent Creators Collective Kickoff Meeting? No worries — you can now watch the Zoom replay! Join a vibrant community of autistic and neurodivergent creators. 🌈 📽️💡✍️🎧 Watch now: autismempowerment.org/AENCC #NeurodivergentCreators #AutisticVoices #DisabilityCulture #AE_NCC
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Exciting news from AE-NCC! Watch the kickoff replay + discover how you can join a growing community for neurodivergent creators. Learn more in the latest Spectrum Life Magazine! 👉 bit.ly/spectrumlifeaencc #AENCC #NeurodivergentCreators #SpectrumLifeMagazine
Missed the Autism Empowerment Neurodivergent Creators Collective launch? 🚀 Catch the replay & join a creative community for neurodivergent creators, artists, & dreamers! 🌈🎬 ▶️ autismempowerment.org/aencc #AENCC #AutismEmpowerment #AutismAcceptance #NeurodivergentCreators
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🧵 1/ I’m an autistic woman. I’m a mom of two autistic young adults. I’m an advocate, a nonprofit leader, and a person of faith. So when RFK Jr. and Trump called autism a “crisis” to be eliminated, I had to speak up. Not with anger — but with love, truth, and lived experience.
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7/ I wrote about all this — not to shame anyone, but to help people understand what real support looks like. This is personal. This is sacred. This is about my life, my children’s lives, and the future of our community. 💜 I hope you’ll read and share: 👉 bit.ly/ambassadorforae1
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8/ We don’t need a cure. We don’t need to be “prevented.” We need to be heard, respected, supported, and loved. Autism Empowerment, not erasure. 💚❤️🧡💜 #SupportNotErasure #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #AutisticVoices #DisabilityJustice
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