Leta's Tap Styles (And My Autistic Life)
Join thirteen-year-old Leta, an amazing tap dancer and the founder of Autistic Wings Dance Company, and her mom, Amanda, as they share insights into Leta's autistic life. This podcast delves into a variety of topics, from navigating the challenges of bullying in dance studios due to autism and dyslexia, to the journey of establishing a new nonprofit, to deep dives into the neurodiverse world and what it means to be “quirky.”
Gain a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, self-advocacy, and the importance of acceptance and accommodations for neurodivergent individuals. The show explores personal experiences, including the phenomenon of autistic masking and burnout, offering a relatable perspective on what it's like to navigate the world as a neurodivergent person. With special guests ranging from Leta's dance family to experts in autism spectrum disorder, "Leta's Tap Styles (And My Autistic Life)" celebrates the joy and challenges of life, all through the rhythm and resilience of tap dancing.
Leta's Tap Styles (And My Autistic Life)
Dancing Through Life with Autism: with insights from April Ratchford
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In this episode of the Leta’s Tap Styles podcast, we welcome “Friend of the Podcast” April Ratchford. April brings her knowledge as an occupational therapist, as an autistic person, and as the mother of an autistic child to the table. (He will always be her child, even if he is now an adult.) Together with Leta's personal experiences - and a few mic drops - we discuss who gets to decide what an autistic person's limitations are, and why acceptance is accommodations, not ignoring autistic limitations exist.
As always, when April shows up, there is laughter, a very opinionated teenager, a couple of mic drops by Leta, and just good ol' conversation.
Catch April's Podcast, "Adulting with Autism", wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adulting-with-autism/id1726252789
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3x5XAhD6vUr9vyxwo7PUrn?si=dd1f9c7a35574810
Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@adultingwithautismpodcast?si=Cl_fUw4mc2YQnbFY
Connect with Leta on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/@letatapstyles
Leta is the founder of Autistic Wings Dance Company, a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Colorado Springs, Colorado. AWDC is a place where autistic dancers can be themselves, quirks and all. The studio has outgrown their current location, and they need to raise the funds to get a larger space. Donations can be made at https://www.autisticwingsdancecompany.org
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