When Autism Grows Up STRONG

When Autism Grows Up STRONG

Hosted by: Lynn C Davison

We build adulting skills with autistic graduates and their families so they flourish on their own!

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3 Powerful Habits of Autistic Young Adults Who Earn Money and Run Their Life

In this episode, Lynn Davison discusses the unique challenges of supporting autistic young adults in their 20s and 30s, particularly in the context of the overwhelming choices and distractions created by modern...
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Late-Diagnosed Autism, Masking & Identity | A Deep Dive with Wendela Marsh

Join Lynn in a powerful conversation with Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and leading advocate for late-diagnosed, high-masking autistic adults. Together, they dive deep into what it really...
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Autism & Adulthood: Dr. Francis Tabone on Supported Decision-Making, Life Skills & Meaningful Work

Join Lynn in a powerful conversation with Dr. Francis Tabone, educator, author, and lifelong advocate for autistic and neurodivergent young adults. Together, they dive deep into what it really takes to build...
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Designing Inclusive Workplaces: A Conversation with Silvia Gil, Neuro Consulting Solutions Founder

In this inspiring episode, Lynn Davison of Art of Adulting talks with Silvia Gil, founder of NeuroConsulting Solutions, about practical ways to design inclusive workplaces and empower neurodiverse individuals. Listen...
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Neurodiversity at Work: The Aspiritech Story | Lynn Interviews Tara May

In this powerful interview, Lynn sits down with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a world-class QA testing company breaking barriers and transforming the future of autism employment. Discover how Aspiritech is building...
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Understanding Autism: Strengths, Challenges & Support Strategies | Lynn Davison at PTx

Here’s a summary of my “Understanding Autism PTx” presentation: Purpose & My Background • Delivered for Autism Awareness Month by me, a neurodivergent coach with lived experience raising six neurodiverse...
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11 Ways to Mentor Your Autistic Young Adult To Earn Money and Run Their Life

I offer 11 Mentor Methods to support parents of autistic young adults transitioning from school to earning money and running their life. I share my personal experiences and those of the members of The Art of...
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What We Do Matters

In this short podcast, I emphasize the crucial role parents play in shaping the next generation of leaders. I highlight the importance of fostering empathy, critical thinking, and kindness in children to prepare them...
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Let's notice our body's impact on thinking to help our autistic graduates feel safer

Are shutdowns and meltdowns voluntary? Or are they our body’s way of managing our brain? Holly Bridges asserts that a shutdown or meltdown isn't willful, it's the nervous system that has learned a safety response to...
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When they refuse help...now what?

Why is avoidance such a common way we deal with life? First, let's recognize that we all refuse help. For example, it took me a year to complete the 24-hour urine test my doctor recommended because...well, it sounded...
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Where do we begin to increase independence?

I work with parents who seek me out to problem-solve with their autistic graduates through the tricky transition from school to work. Parents tell me they feel frustrated, defeated and exhausted. Their graduates...
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Stop!! You're Not Listening To Me!

The problem with parents is that we think we know best. To be fair, we often do. For sure we know we have our graduates' best interests at heart because we love them.   Unfortunately, graduates often avoid listening...
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