Episode 29 - Storytelling and Autism, with Jodi Murphy of Geek Club Books

In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome guest Jodi Murphy. Jodi is a proud mom to an adult son on the autism spectrum and founder of Geek Club Books, a creative autism nonprofit focused on innovative, entertaining autism storytelling to change perceptions and end the stigma. She works with a team of autistic adults who contribute to everything Geek Club Books’ creates. Join their #Activate4Autism movement where actors, authors, musicians and advocates are taking action and activating their voices for autism acceptance and inclusion. The three discuss how Geek Club Books came about, the important impact it is having in spreading acceptance, and the role storytelling plays in advocacy. For more about Geek Club Books, please visit: https://GeekClubBooks.com/activate4autism/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/