Episode 130 - Advocating for Autism & Women, with Jennifer Cook

Spectrumly Speaking

(43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Jennifer Cook. Jennifer was identified as being on the spectrum in 2011, just after her three children. She is now the author of eight bestselling books --the Asperkids collection, Sisterhood of the Spectrum, and Autism in Heels -- which include a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, a Publishers Weekly "Best Book" title winner, and three of BookAuthority's "Best-Selling" and "Top Autism Books of All Time." Jennifer is a multi-award-winning international speaker, and has keynoted at the White House and the National Institutes of Health. She sits on the Advisory Board to the Sesame Street Workshop and the Panel of Self Advocates to the Autism Society of America, among others. Most recently, she is the founder of a brand-new venture called belong, a virtual wonderland of enrichment and community, empowering neurodiverse individuals worldwide. Jennifer can also be seen in the new US version of Love on the Spectrum, which is currently streaming on Netflix! For more about Jennifer: https://www.jenniferotooleauthor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jennifercook.author https://twitter.com/Asperkids FOR A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE: https://www.differentbrains.org/advocating-for-autism-women-with-jennifer-cook-spectrumly-speaking-ep-130/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) 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/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/