Ep. 20 - Finding Community (with Karen Timm)

Autistic Tidbits & Tangents

Ep. 20 - Finding Community (with Karen Timm) - In this episode we speak with Karen Timm about the importance of an autistic community, diversity in autistic voices and empowerment of everyone in the community. We also tackle topics related to education and late diagnosis. GUEST BIO: Karen Timm is a perpetually reflective educational leader, an author, an artist and a musician, a relentless learner, public speaker, and a passionate proponent of the Neurodiversity movement, as well as a global Autistic advocate; most importantly, she is the proud, openly Autistic parent of an AUsome Human. Founder of the Neurodivergent Infinity Network of Educators, Karen works with NINE ‘beyond walls and borders’ to foster Human Rights based, Neuroaffirmative practice in Education and beyond. By spearheading events such as the international Intersectional Infinity Summit, leading the development of NINE’s educational resources for Educators and other Allies, and modelling her commitment to amplifying diverse Autistic and otherwise Neurodivergent perspectives, Karen has developed a reputation for driving change through ongoing critically reflective practice, active community building and innovative collaborative partnerships which disrupt thinking, shift defaults and change the trajectory for Neurodivergent students, colleagues and families. When Karen is not engaged in her busy work as a school administrator or her advocacy efforts, you may find her drafting one or more new picture books, swimming, paddleboarding, beachcombing, stim dancing, bike riding, viola playing, or capturing unique details from nature through photography and the arts. Watch for two of Karen’s upcoming publications: ‘Actually An Octopus’, a picture book about self-acceptance, living authentically and the importance of allyship (Illustrated by Jon Adams) and ‘#FindingCommunity’, an anthology of diverse Autistic perspectives Thing of the Day: Um, Kara didn't take notes and can't stand rewatching episodes when she edits, so... Not sure what it was today! __________

Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond & Maja Toudal, centered around topics relevant to autism and the lives of autistic people. We are both autistic professionals with a passion for broadening and advancing accessibility for autistic people and understanding of autism and neurodiversity. We approach our work with the combination of our personal and professional experiences.

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Karen: https://sites.google.com/ddsb.ca/nine/home / Twitter - @KarenAnnTimm @NINE_On_Can SPECIAL THANKS:

-Theme composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bruce Petherick⁠⁠⁠

-Today's guest, Karen Timm