61 | Lauren Melissa talks about Streamline, autism and special interests

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The Special Interest Pod

The Special Interest Podcast

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A space for autistic and neurodivergent identities to feel supported, seen and celebrated. Sharing stories, special interests and messages from the heart.

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A space for autistic and neurodivergent identities to feel supported, seen and celebrated. Sharing stories, special interests and messages from the heart.

Mental Health

Health & Fitness

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61 | Lauren Melissa talks about Streamline, autism and special interests

The Special Interest Pod

44 minutes 42 seconds

12 months ago

61 | Lauren Melissa talks about Streamline, autism and special interests

In episode sixty-one, Alex and Karly introduce the pod to Lauren Melissa!

Lauren Melissa Ellzey (she/her), known across social media as @Autienelle, is an autistic self-advocate, author, educator, and activist. Her young adult novels, Boy at the Window, Gimmicks and Glamour, and StreamLine, emphasize the importance of belonging for queer, neurodivergent youth of color. Her work has crossed paths with NeuroClastic, New York University, Reframing Autism, Cripple Media, AbleZine, Think Inclusive, the United Nations, and more. She holds an MS in Library and Information Science and resides in New York City.

Lauren Melissa joins us to talk about her book Streamline, her autistic lens and the importance of special interests.

Thank you for listening! <3

-A+K

Connect with Lauren Melissa: @autienelle

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