{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Faa0b13cb-c59f-4a1c-9892-347cdd992937","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Episode 45: The Creative Sides of Autism + Advocacy Through Art [featuring Bret Malley]","description":"Creativity is a medium of expression and connection that often works well for neurodivergent individuals.\nIn this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Bret Malley about the intersection of autism and creativity.\nBret shares his journey of autism advocacy, inspired by the desire to support his son, using creative outlets, as well as shares his process and inspiration for creating a documentary that seeks to provide a more authentic understanding of autism, reflecting on the creative process and the balance of vulnerability and representation that comes with such a responsibility.\nTop 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode:\n\nUnderstand the importance of presence and how creative endeavors can help individuals, particularly those with autism and ADHD, to feel more connected and alive amidst the struggles of an overactive mind or an uncooperative body.\n\nLearn about the role that environmental factors can play for Autistic individuals in the ability to concentrate and be present in work, as well as the benefits of creating a designated space and time to dedicate to entering a zone of hyperfocused creativity (or the \u201cvortex\u201d as described by Megan Anna).\n\nIdentify how from the devastation of the pandemic there was also a rise in virtual engagements that fostered unexpected creative synergies and closer relationships.\n\n\nCreativity and art can be powerful means for autism advocacy and personal expression. Think about how your creative expression can affect how you connect with the world around you, and lead to more compassion and understanding.\nMore about Bret:\nBret Malley is an award-winning filmmaker, full-time career and technical educator, college professor in Visual Communications and Multimedia Arts, professional photographer, and author of Adobe Master Class; Advanced Compositing in Adobe Photoshop CC.\n\nSee Bret\u2019s work at BretMalley.com\n\n\nDonate to the Film: thedivergentgift.com\n\n\nInstagram: @thedivergentgift\n\n\nYouTube: youtube.com/@TheDivergentGift\n\n\nFacebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089547930854\n\n\nResources:\n\nCheck out Dr. Neff\u2019s new book, Self-Care for Autistic People: neurodivergentinsights.com/self-care-for-autistic-people\n\n\nTake advantage of the pre-order special: newsletter.neurodivergentinsights.com/self-care (available throughout March 2024)\n\nUse coupon code \u201cDivergentGift\u201d at Neurodivergent Insights to receive 25% off on purchases. This code ensures that 20% of your purchase directly supports the film.\n\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0fListen to more episodes of the Divergent Conversations Podcast here\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0fSpotify\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0fApple\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0fYouTube Music\n\u25b6\ufe0f YouTube\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\n\nA Thanks to Our Sponsors: Freed & The Receptionist for iPad\n\n\u2728 Freed:\nI would also like to thank Freed for sponsoring this episode.\nBeing a clinician in today's medical or mental health care field can be so overstimulating. It can be so hard to focus on clients as well as take adequate notes. Freed.AI listens, transcribes, and writes medical documentation for you, written in your style and ready the moment the visit is over. No more overstimulation or letting things fall through the cracks. Freed is HIPAA compliant, secure, and it takes less than 30 seconds to learn. More importantly, Freed supports your executive function skills, so you can get back to doing what you love \u2014 helping your clients.\nGo to getfreed.ai and use code DCPOD for your first month free.\n\u2728 The Receptionist for iPad:\nI would also like to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode.\nThe Receptionist offers an iPad list check-in option where clients can scan a QR code to check in, which negates the need for you to buy an iPad and stand. Go to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice and sign up for a free 14-day trial. When you do, you'll get your first month free. And don't forget to ask about our iPad list check-in option.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/892a51ec-9d3a-460f-9182-1cbf15ccf23d/DC-Logo-Main-Episode-Cover-1.png"}