Neuro Emergent: Autistic Barbie and Sullivan’s Unheard Voices

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KBOO
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Air date: 
Wed, 01/28/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Featured guest: Shawn Sullivan of the Autism Society of Oregon

In this month’s episode:

AUTISTIC BARBIE: After Mattel unveiled its first Autistic Barbie doll on Jan. 12, a psychologist asks, “Was Barbie Always Autistic?” Learn more in my chat with Dr. Amy Marschall, author of Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: What Every Mental Health Provider Needs to Know.

NEURODIVERSITY NEWS: Tylenol does not raise risk of autism or ADHD, according to a new review of 43 scientific studies. FDA removes warning on scam autism treatments from its website.

FEATURED INTERVIEW: Shawn Sullivan, vice president of the Autism Society of Oregon’s board of directors, is a disability advocate in his day job as well as his volunteer work. But his passion project is a podcast with a vision of acceptance and inclusion that transcends categories.

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