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Empowering Autistic Movers: The Dance Studio Built for Neurodivergence

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Hey there, friend! 💃 In today’s inspiring episode of Adulting with Autism, we step into a space where movement meets neurodivergent empowerment—the incredible Autistic Wings Dance Company, a nonprofit studio founded by mother-daughter duo Amanda and Leta in Colorado Springs.

Autistic Wings isn’t your average dance program—it’s a trauma-informed, sensory-aware space built by and for autistic dancers. From ballet to hip-hop, every class is designed with neurodivergent communication, learning styles, and sensory needs in mind—no masking, no pressure, just expression.

🩰 What we talk about:

  • Why traditional dance studios often fail autistic dancers

  • How Autistic Wings created the first IEP-style adaptive dance curriculum

  • The emotional impact of being seen—and not shoved to the side

  • Why therapists are now recommending dance as an alternative form of expression

  • Their mission to expand into a larger, sensory-safe space to serve even more dancers

Whether you're an autism parent, educator, or just someone who believes in inclusion with soul, this episode will move you—literally and emotionally.

🌐 Support Autistic Wings Dance Company: 📍 autisticwingsdancecompany.org 🎁 Donate or sponsor a class to keep tuition affordable for ALL neurodivergent dancers 🎧 Listen to Amanda & Leta’s podcast: Leta's Tap Styles 📸 Follow on TikTok & IG: @AutisticWingsDance | @LetaTapStyles

☕ Love the show? Fuel us on Buy Me a Coffee 🎁 Join our Discord—1,000th member wins $100 + exclusive podcast merch 📲 Subscribe on Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Podbean

💬 COMMENT: What kind of support would you have loved as a neurodivergent kid? 🔔 FOLLOW for more episodes featuring neurodivergent creators, change-makers, and trailblazers

#AutisticWings #NeurodivergentDance #AdaptiveDance #AutismInclusion #LetaTapStyles #InclusiveMovement #AutismParenting #SensoryFriendlyPrograms #AutismSupport #SponsorReadyPodcast #AdultingWithAutism #PodMatch


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Hey there, friend! 💃 In today’s inspiring episode of Adulting with Autism, we step into a space where movement meets neurodivergent empowerment—the incredible Autistic Wings Dance Company, a nonprofit studio founded by mother-daughter duo Amanda and Leta in Colorado Springs.

Autistic Wings isn’t your average dance program—it’s a trauma-informed, sensory-aware space built by and for autistic dancers. From ballet to hip-hop, every class is designed with neurodivergent communication, learning styles, and sensory needs in mind—no masking, no pressure, just expression.

🩰 What we talk about:

  • Why traditional dance studios often fail autistic dancers

  • How Autistic Wings created the first IEP-style adaptive dance curriculum

  • The emotional impact of being seen—and not shoved to the side

  • Why therapists are now recommending dance as an alternative form of expression

  • Their mission to expand into a larger, sensory-safe space to serve even more dancers

Whether you're an autism parent, educator, or just someone who believes in inclusion with soul, this episode will move you—literally and emotionally.

🌐 Support Autistic Wings Dance Company: 📍 autisticwingsdancecompany.org 🎁 Donate or sponsor a class to keep tuition affordable for ALL neurodivergent dancers 🎧 Listen to Amanda & Leta’s podcast: Leta's Tap Styles 📸 Follow on TikTok & IG: @AutisticWingsDance | @LetaTapStyles

☕ Love the show? Fuel us on Buy Me a Coffee 🎁 Join our Discord—1,000th member wins $100 + exclusive podcast merch 📲 Subscribe on Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Podbean

💬 COMMENT: What kind of support would you have loved as a neurodivergent kid? 🔔 FOLLOW for more episodes featuring neurodivergent creators, change-makers, and trailblazers

#AutisticWings #NeurodivergentDance #AdaptiveDance #AutismInclusion #LetaTapStyles #InclusiveMovement #AutismParenting #SensoryFriendlyPrograms #AutismSupport #SponsorReadyPodcast #AdultingWithAutism #PodMatch


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations
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