Chelsea's Vocation
Chelsea's neurodivergent offspring are the reason her heart and mind have grown year after year for two decades. As a neuromajority human caring for and about autistic humans, she has learned to apply a thing or two about brain wiring and wants to share that learning with other people so they can know better and do better, too. These 20-minute long shows will be released every two weeks (two per month max), feature occasional guests, have a neuroaffirming focus, and highlight autistic experiences.
Chelsea's Vocation
Gender Identity & Autism
A 2023 graduate from Columbia College Chicago, Noey Budde is still very much trying to find their place in the world, but has a great start with an illustrious background in both the humanitarian and creative fields. Noey is an educated composer creating pieces for various forms of media, primarily podcasts (including this one!) and film. When not in their studio, they’re found working alongside the bright students of Chicago as a substitute teacher. One of their biggest dreams is to create media that comforts and reassures others on the spectrum and living with neurodiversity that they’re seen and heard.
Noey was diagnosed with autism and ADHD (Embrace Autism), which makes them an "AuDHDer," two decades ago as a three-year-old girl. Noey now identifies as nonbinary, preferring they/them pronouns. Check out episode 3 of the show for more on their story.
The combination of Pride Month (June) and Autistic Pride Day (June 18) inspired today’s episode.
These are the citations of the articles Chelsea refers to in the intro:
- Kallitsounaki, A., & Williams, D. M. (2023). Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gender Dysphoria/Incongruence. A systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53(8), 3103–3117. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05517-y
- Van Der Miesen, A. I. R., et al. (2016). Gender Dysphoria and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review. International Review of Psychiatry, 28(1), 70–80. https://doi.org/10.3109/09540261.2015.1111199
- Hisle-Gorman, E., et al. (2019). Gender Dysphoria in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. LGBT Health, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.1089/lgbt.2018.0252
Noey explains…
- gender nonconforming: see Oxford Languages' definition
- gender dysphoria: see Oxford Languages' definition
- preferred pronouns (from Reimagine Gender)
- dead name: see Oxford Languages' definition
Chelsea refers to …
- neuroqueer: Used as a verb, “to subvert, defy, disrupt, and liberate oneself from both neuronormative and heteronormative expectations.” As an adjective, “gender performance, and/or neurocognitive style have … been shaped by … neuroqueering”
- autigender: When an autistic person perceives, expresses their gender identity in light of their autism. Gender identity and autistic neurology are inextricably connected.
Next episode: Puberty & Autism
Podcast includes an introduction for episodes 6 and following at the beginning. Transition music, "Taking a Vocation", by Noey Budde.
Closing narration for episodes 6 and following.
