The Dialogues is a round-table podcast exploring Autistic history, advocacy, community, and the conversations shaping Autistic life today.Featuring Foundations for Divergent Minds board members Kassiane Asasumasu, Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu, Renae Martin, and Oswin Latimer, the series brings together four longtime advocates and community members to reflect on where the Autistic community has been, how it has changed, and what those experiences can teach us about the present.Drawing on decades of lived experience, activism, advocacy, and community-building, they explore everything from the early days of online Autistic spaces and grassroots organising to disability justice, identity, social media, representation, and t...
Latest episodes
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43 min
Autism, ADHD & The Truth About Neurodiverse Strengths
"It's important to look at our environment." - Morénike Giwa OnaiwuOswin, Morenike, Kassiane and Renae return to explore the neurodiversity movement, from autistic “superpowers” an…
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33 min
Aspie Supremacy, ABA, and the Future of Neurodiversity Advocacy
"We need funding and training." - Oswin LatimerIn this episode of Herding Cats, we dive deep into the realities of neurodiversity, advocacy, and inclusion. Hosts, Oswin, Renae, Kas…
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30 min
The Fight for Autism Truth: Eugenics, Autism, and RFK
"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 h…
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22 min
Creating Spaces Online & IRL: Shift to Digital Communities
"We exist offline. Like we do exist offline." - Oswin LatimerOswin, Morenike and Kassiane continue their conversation on the evolution of autism advocacy, the power of digital comm…
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32 min
Autreat Unfiltered: Inclusion, Conflict, and Community Battles
"All you needed to do was apologize." - Kassiane AsasumasuJoin us for an eye-opening discussion on the neurodiversity movement, from the unique culture of autism conferences like A…
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39 min
The Hidden Crisis: Violence Against Disabled Individuals | Disability Day of Mourning
In this powerful episode of Herding Cats, Oswin, Morenike and Kassiane confront the harsh reality of violence against disabled individuals and the growing list of names remembered…
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37 min
Stagnation in Neurodivergent Activism: A Call to Action
"I think we can still reignite all of this with people." - Oswin LatimerIn this insightful discussion, Foundations for Divergent Minds Board Members, Oswin, Morenike and Kassiane c…
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24 min
What is the Big Tent in Neurodiversity?
What is the Big Tent in Neurodiversity?It's been 30 years since the Neurodiversity movement began, but our history? It’s scattered—spread across the internet, lost to defunct websi…
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34 min
Herding Cats: Exploring the Roots of Neurodiversity
"Welcome to Herding Cats and other stories. I thought this might be a good podcast idea." - Oswin LatimerThis podcast episode explores the origins and evolution of the neurodiversi…