
Long COVID & The Autistic Community with Annie Crowe & Dr. Mel Houser
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02/08/23 • 66 min
Thanks for tuning into this special Yellow Ladybugs Podcast episode with Annie Crowe (she/her) from the Princess and the Pea Podcast.
In today's episode, Annie hosts an insightful discussion alongside autistic physician Dr Mel Houser (she/they) about how long COVID is impacting the autistic community and why understanding autistic physiology is key to neuroaccessible and inclusive healthcare.
We were able to proudly sponsor Annie's episode with the support of the Victorian Government.
GIVEAWAY!
If you'd like to win your own FREE copy of Supporting Autistic Girls & Gender Diverse Youth you can enter the giveaway by 30 June 2023 via Instagram @princessandthepeapodcast and @yellowladybugs_autism
If you simply cannot wait, you can buy your copy here or on Amazon here.
Time Stamps
01:19 Intro
03:14 Celebrating Yellow Ladybugs (show sponsor)
04:11 Annie's comments on neuroaccessible conferences
NOTHING ABOUT US. Period.
06:44 GIVEAWAY!!!
09:07 Start of Annie and Mel's chat about:
- Autistic Health
- Long COVID
- Mast Cells
- Chronic Illness
- Pacing
- Trauma
- Burnout
- Anxiety
- Privilege
- Neuronormativity
- and more!
62:52 Annie's Wrap Up
Guest Hosted by Annie Crowe
Follow and connect with Annie
Join Annie's monthly newsletter here.
Guest: Dr Mel Houser
Follow Dr Mel Houser's incredible work and ABB community at All Brains Belong.
Instagram: @allbrainsbelongvt
Facebook: @allbrainsbelongvt
Here is the guide on pacing Dr Mel talks about on the show.
Princess and the Pea Academy Launching June 2023
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Sign up for our mailing list for exclusive launch updates here.
Thanks for tuning into this special Yellow Ladybugs Podcast episode with Annie Crowe (she/her) from the Princess and the Pea Podcast.
In today's episode, Annie hosts an insightful discussion alongside autistic physician Dr Mel Houser (she/they) about how long COVID is impacting the autistic community and why understanding autistic physiology is key to neuroaccessible and inclusive healthcare.
We were able to proudly sponsor Annie's episode with the support of the Victorian Government.
GIVEAWAY!
If you'd like to win your own FREE copy of Supporting Autistic Girls & Gender Diverse Youth you can enter the giveaway by 30 June 2023 via Instagram @princessandthepeapodcast and @yellowladybugs_autism
If you simply cannot wait, you can buy your copy here or on Amazon here.
Time Stamps
01:19 Intro
03:14 Celebrating Yellow Ladybugs (show sponsor)
04:11 Annie's comments on neuroaccessible conferences
NOTHING ABOUT US. Period.
06:44 GIVEAWAY!!!
09:07 Start of Annie and Mel's chat about:
- Autistic Health
- Long COVID
- Mast Cells
- Chronic Illness
- Pacing
- Trauma
- Burnout
- Anxiety
- Privilege
- Neuronormativity
- and more!
62:52 Annie's Wrap Up
Guest Hosted by Annie Crowe
Follow and connect with Annie
Join Annie's monthly newsletter here.
Guest: Dr Mel Houser
Follow Dr Mel Houser's incredible work and ABB community at All Brains Belong.
Instagram: @allbrainsbelongvt
Facebook: @allbrainsbelongvt
Here is the guide on pacing Dr Mel talks about on the show.
Princess and the Pea Academy Launching June 2023
Want to hear more about PATP Academy?
Sign up for our mailing list for exclusive launch updates here.
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