Lifelong Learners
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About
Join Holly Tetreault as she talks about her experience with autism and how she uses her stuffed animals to navigate this ever-changing world. I also advocate for disability rights and use my lived experiences to tell my story. My podcast explores my life before I got diagnosed with autism and after I got diagnosed with autism.
Episodes
- college life as a autistic young woman
In this episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly discusses her college experiences as an autistic young woman. She highlights the support she received from her professors and her continued involvement with Greenfield Community College.
- navigating the hard times as a autistic women
This episode features Holly discussing her personal experiences with autism and addressing misinformation about the condition. She also shares her reasons for returning to school and her continued advocacy for autism and disability rights.
- 1: Advocating For Education & Disability Rights In Our Ever-Changing World
This episode of Lifelong Learners features host Holly Tetreault discussing the importance of education and disability rights within the context of a constantly evolving world.
- Bullying in autistic girls
Holly recounts her childhood experiences with bullying and notes that bullying is more common in autistic girls than boys. She also mentions her difficulty recognizing early signs of bullying in third grade.
- Teddy and Fox navigating the world with me
Holly Tetreault shares on Lifelong Learners how her teddy bear and other stuffed animals have been important companions, aiding her in coping with stress and trauma. She also mentions a friendship between her teddy and a fox.
- Living life as a young girl/woman with autism.
Holly shares her experiences as a young woman with autism, discussing her journey from childhood with undiagnosed autism to navigating the world. She also touches on her connection with stuffed animals and picture books, in observance of a…
- Autism, current events and disability rights
This episode of Lifelong Learners features Holly discussing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and its significance for individuals with disabilities. Holly also addresses the Trump administration's claims regarding autism and emphasize…
- Science is failing autistic women and girls
This episode of Lifelong Learners features Holly discussing the scientific community's neglect of autistic women and girls. She emphasizes the need for more research beyond autistic boys, sharing her personal experience of feeling let down…
- Autism routines and changes
Holly discusses challenges with disrupted routines due to her therapist retiring, noting it impacts her ability to remember appointments. She also mentions always carrying comfort items, Fox and teddy.
- Autism and fidget toys
This episode of Lifelong Learners features host Holly discussing her life with autism and the fidget toys she uses, both in public and private. Holly shares her personal experiences and insights.
- My life with autism
Holly shares her experiences living with autism on the Lifelong Learners podcast. She also discusses how she motivated her mother to complete her education and her ongoing work advocating for disability rights.
- My special interest in stuffed animals
Holly shares how stuffed animals help her cope with routine changes, stress, and sensory overload. She specifically mentions how weighted stuffed animals alleviate her nighttime anxiety and discusses the significant role these toys have pl…
- Dental anxiety, current events and disability rights.
Holly discusses her experiences with dental anxiety and how dentists can better support autistic or neurodivergent patients. The episode also covers current events and disability rights related to autism.
- How I cope with grief and loss as a autistic young woman
Holly discusses coping with grief and loss as an autistic young woman on Lifelong Learners. She shares personal experiences with the recent death of her neighbor Avis, and how it brings up feelings related to the passing of another neighbo…
- Chatty the vocal stim
Lifelong Learners features Holly and her vocal stim, Chatty. Chatty discusses their initial meeting, Holly's transition from fear to acceptance, and how Chatty aids Holly in remembering tasks and appointments.
- Stimming from my own lived experience
This episode of Lifelong Learners features host Holly Tetreault discussing autism and stimming based on her lived experience. Tetreault shares her story to support others on the autism spectrum.
- 11: Holly's goals and experiences with jobs, disability rights and current events.
In this episode of Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault shares her experiences with employment, current events, and disability rights. She also discusses her aspiration to pursue podcasting as a full-time career.
- 10: Autism and intellectual disabilities: past and present
This episode of Lifelong Learners features Holly Tetreault discussing current events in the autism community and debunking myths about autism. The episode also covers the history of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- 9: Navigating the noise during hard times
This episode of Lifelong Learners, hosted by Holly Tetreault, covers autism, sensory overload, and the significance of early diagnosis and community support. It also addresses concerns about the Trump administration's policies affecting in…
- 8: Using art to cope with stress in our ever-changing world
This episode of Lifelong Learners, hosted by Holly Tetreault, explores using art as a coping mechanism for stress within the context of autism and mental health, shared from the host's lived experiences.
- 4: Masking As An Autistic Person
Holly Tetreault discusses autistic masking on Lifelong Learners, exploring why autistic people mask and the impact on their health. The episode shares personal experiences and is recorded at Greenfield Community College.
- 6: There Is Nothing Wrong With Who You Are
Host Holly Tetreault discusses autism, sensory overload, and the importance of self-acceptance on Lifelong Learners. The episode highlights thriving in the community and touches on the intersection of autism and politics.
- 2: The world of special interests
Host Holly Tetreault discusses her personal experiences with autism, detailing her triggers, responses, and struggles. She explains how she uses stuffed animals as a coping mechanism for stress.
- 3: Navigating School As An Autistic Young Woman
This episode of Lifelong Learners features Holly Tetreault discussing her personal experiences as a student with autism at Greenfield Community College in western Massachusetts.
- 5: When Fox Met Barnsie
Host Holly Tetreault discusses friendship and social navigation with and without an autism diagnosis on Lifelong Learners. The episode also covers societal views on autism then versus now.
- Debunking the myths and lies about autism
In this episode of Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault explores autism and neurodiversity, addressing current events and the truths surrounding autism. The podcast aims to affirm identity and encourage listeners.