Beyond the $10 Lawsuit: How Sarah, The Autistic OT, Lives Sensory Freedom

EPISODE · Nov 2, 2025 · 16 MIN

Beyond the $10 Lawsuit: How Sarah, The Autistic OT, Lives Sensory Freedom

from Resilience Coaching Collective · host Maribel C. Stikeleather, M. Ed., BCBA, QBA, LBA

Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez, the first openly autistic Deaf elected official, shares her 2017 win, 2024 lawsuit victory for disabled communication rights, and “Living Sensory.” Daily sensory strategies to sustain advocacy without burnout. Sensory needs are neurological necessities, not luxuries. With just $10 from her settlement, she fueled joy and resilience. Learn to build your sensory toolkit, prevent overload, and thrive while fighting injustice.Key Takeaway: Honor your senses with $10 or $0 to live a regulated, joyful, and impactful life.Click this link for more information about the lawsuit.Connect: [email protected] | @TheAutisticOTThanks for joining Resilience Coaching Collective!We explore neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based strategies inspired by Israel Goldiamond’s constructional approach (expanded by T.V. Joe Layng and rooted in B.F. Skinner’s science) that build strengths and repertoires rather than simply eliminate problem behaviors.This episode is part of our ongoing inclusion initiative, Spectrum Speaks, a Behavioral Teaching Solutions project dedicated to amplifying neurodivergent voices and creating safe spaces for growth.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe to our weekly conversations that turn challenges into lasting capabilities.Earn Affordable CEUsMany episodes offer 1 Learning CEU (BACB / QABA-eligible) for just $9.99 USD.[Purchase here](Quiz link and certificate sent via email after payment.)Connect with us:www.rccpodcast.com@belleStike on Instagram | X | ThreadsShare feedback or topic ideas: reply anywhere or email [email protected] gems from 2025 + fresh episodes in 2026 — see you next time!#ResilienceCoachingCollective #ConstructionalApproach #Neurodiversity #ActuallyAutistic #BCBA...

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