Innovating Through Neurodiversity, Creativity, and Resilience with Alix Generous #222

About this episode

Alix Generous discusses her journey as an autistic advocate and the importance of reframing autism to inspire better support systems.

This week, we’re joined by Alix Generous—an autistic advocate, entrepreneur, scientist, and PhD student in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Alix has used her unique perspective to drive innovation in science, technology, and neurodiversity-affirming practices. Today we will be discussing her journey, how reframing autism as a difference can inspire better support systems, and her passion for creativity, resilience, and inclusion. Download latest episode to learn more! Resources instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generousalix/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenerousAlix/ My musical “Boogie Woogie & Bugle Boys”: https://cur8.com/22420/project/133958 ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

People in this episode

Host: ABS Kids

Guest: Alix Generous

Topics covered

• neurodiversity
• creativity
• resilience
• autism advocacy
• support systems
• inclusion

Keywords

• autism
• neurodiversity
• innovation
• creativity
• resilience
• support systems
• inclusion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABS Kids

Books & works: Boogie Woogie & Bugle Boys

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