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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10 Parenting Habits That Help Autistic Young Adults Become More Self-Reliant

If you’re parenting an autistic young adult, you may sometimes wonder: How do I support them without doing too much for them? In this podcast, I share 10 habits I’ve found can help parents support their autistic young...
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The “Wall of Awful”: Why ADHD & Autistic People Struggle to Get Things Done | An Interview With Brendan Mahan

Why can something you know you need to do still feel incredibly difficult to start? In this powerful conversation, Lynn Davison sits down with Brendan Mahan, ADHD coach, educator, speaker, and author of Overcoming the...
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The 9 Stages Families of Autistic Young Adults Go Through

Why does it feel like your autistic young adult is stuck? If you're the parent of an autistic young adult, you've probably wondered: "Why does everything feel so hard?", "are we making any progress?", or "will things...
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Why Smart Autistic Young Adults Get Stuck (The 9 Hidden Reasons)

Have you ever wondered how someone can be incredibly intelligent yet struggle to send an email, make a phone call, or start a simple task? It's a question many parents ask. The answer isn't laziness or a lack of...
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5 Ways Parents Unintentionally Get in the Way of Their Young Adult's Self-Reliance & Independence

As parents, we want to help. We solve problems, protect our children from discomfort, and do everything we can to help them succeed. But sometimes, the very things we do out of love can unintentionally make it harder...
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7 Common Patterns I See That Keep Autistic Adults & Families Stuck (After 7 Years of Coaching)

After seven years of coaching autistic young adults and their parents, I've noticed something important: the struggles may look different on the surface, but underneath, they're often deeply human struggles. In this...
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Why Autistic Adults Feel Overwhelmed, Exhausted & Misunderstood | With Sarah Bergenfield

What if autism isn't primarily a social or communication condition—but a condition of sensory surplus? In this thought-provoking conversation, Lynn Davison sits down with Sarah Bergenfield, author of Wired to Feel, to...
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How Neurodivergent Adults Can Build Genuine Friendships Without Masking | With Caroline Maguire

Why does friendship feel so hard for so many neurodivergent adults? In this powerful conversation, internationally recognized ADHD coach, educator, and author Caroline Maguire shares why traditional friendship advice...
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Why Smart Neurodivergent Young Adults Still Struggle to Launch

Many autistic and neurodivergent young adults aren’t lazy — they’re living with nervous systems overwhelmed by uncertainty, anxiety, sensory overload, and chronic stress. In this podcast, Lynn explains why shutdown...
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Neurodiversity Expert Haley Moss on Autistic Adulthood, Burnout & Self-Advocacy

Join Lynn in a powerful, honest conversation with Haley Moss, bestselling author, keynote speaker, advocate, artist, consultant, and the first openly autistic lawyer in Florida. She is one of the most influential...
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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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