*THROWBACK EPISODE*
This conversation with Tiffany Hammond was originally released on January 14, 2021. We're re-releasing it today to highlight some of Tiffany’s recent accomplishments.
Her book A Day With No Words was released this last May and has since reached The New York Times #1 Best Seller for Children’s Picture Books. This colorful and engaging picture book for young readers shares what life can look like for families who communicate in a nonverbal way, utilizing tools (like tablets) to embrace their unique method of "speaking."
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Discover what’s possible when your life is not defined by a single identity.
Tiffany Hammond is an autism self-advocate, a mother to two boys on the spectrum, and the voice behind the blog Fidgets and Fries. As a Black and autistic woman, Tiffany aims to educate others about autism and intersectional advocacy.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- How Tiffany became aware of her differences
- The guilt she felt after her first son was diagnosed
- How Tiffany finally accepted her own autism
- The journey of her advocacy work
- How she feels about being an Instagram influencer
- Why Tiffany felt conflicted about her sudden social media growth after the death of George Floyd
- The division within the autism community
- The overlap between intersectionality and neurodiversity
To learn more about Tiffany Hammond, please visit:
Instagram: @fidgets.and.fries
Twitter: fidgetsandfries
Website: fidgetsandfries.com
Patreon: patreon.com/tiffanyhammond
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