Show Notes

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 


This conversation with Tiffany Hammond was originally released on January 14, 2021. 


Tiffany's 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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