Addressing an Emerging Need: The Autism and Grief Project

Jul 4, 2024 · 29m 27s
Addressing an Emerging Need: The Autism and Grief Project
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Guests:  - Dr. Ken Doka, Senior Vice President of Grief Programs at the Hospice Foundation of America - Amy Tucci, President and CEO of the Hospice Foundation of America  -...

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Guests: 
  • Dr. Ken Doka, Senior Vice President of Grief Programs at the Hospice Foundation of America
  • Amy Tucci, President and CEO of the Hospice Foundation of America 
  • Alex LaMorie Advisory Board Member of the Autism and Grief Project
Overview of the Autism and Grief Project:
  • Website launched in September 2022 to provide grief resources for autistic adults, their families, and professionals
  • Features testimonials, social stories, animations, and information on death and non-death losses
  • Goals are to help autistic individuals navigate complex emotions and contextualize grief
Importance of addressing autism and grief: 
  • Emerging area of focus as more autistic individuals reach adulthood
  • Opportunity to expand understanding of diversity in grief experiences
Benefits of the project:
  • Provides support and validation for those grieving personal losses
  • Establishes baseline understanding while respecting the uniqueness of each experience
  • Spreads awareness of available resources for the autism community
Links to “Bereaved But Still Me” Social Media and Podcast Pages:

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Link mentioned in the episode: https://www.autismandgrief.org/

Become a Spreaker Supporter: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support
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