My Autistic World: Authentic Stories of Late Diagnosis14 Okt 2024

S1:E9 Overcoming Employment Struggles and Series Update

In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt takes a reflective journey through their employment history, shedding light on how undiagnosed autism impacted his career. Despite often being recognized as a strong employee, he frequently experienced burnout, often leaving jobs due to feelings of overwhelm or becoming stuck in issues related to a strong sense of justice. He also discusses how autism contributed to difficulties in managing basic self-care, finances, relationships, and other aspects of life outside of work. Taking classes to become a life coach improved not only his professional abilities but also his home life. Systemization became a key strength, allowing him to excel at work by seeing the path from point A to point B more clearly. These newfound skills also helped him manage his personal life more effectively, leading to better self-care. He touches on the topic of employment disclosure and the process of seeking disability accomodations, highlighting the power of understanding and advocating for one's own needs.

At the end of this episode, Matt discusses his plans for his future and the future of the podcast, including a second season focused on hearing other autistic people's experiences.

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Episoder(15)

Cater. Challenge. Repeat.

Are you stuck in burnout-mode, constantly wondering if you’re doing too much or not enough?This episode dives into the messy truth of self-growth for late-diagnosed autistic adults—where resting too m...

4 Jun 202518min

#ActuallyAutistic: Beyond Awareness

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Matt explores the gap between performative autism awareness and the lived experiences of autistic adults. With April bringing the usual wave of blue light...

25 Apr 202514min

Accommodations: Making Life Work

What if the difference between struggling and thriving wasn’t about working harder—but working smarter? In this episode, we’re breaking down what accommodations really are and why they matter for ever...

21 Mar 202518min

S1 FINALE: My Autistic Holiday Special

This Holiday Special and Season 1 Finale aims to take everything that we covered this season and stitch it together into one cohesive big picture with some new insight and juxtaposition of these theme...

28 Des 202426min

S1:E10 My Special Intersts

In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt dives into the fascinating world of special interests- those unique and intense passions that bring so much joy and purpose to many autistic an...

7 Nov 202447min

S1:E8 Sensory Overload and Sensory Joy: My Autistic Sensory Differences

In this episode of Adult Autism:My Autistic World, Matt takes a deep dive into the world of sensory differences experienced by autistic individuals. With a focus on the eight sensory systems—visual, a...

9 Okt 202434min

S1:E7 Misdiagnosed: Why Autism Often Gets Overlooked in Adults

In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt tackles the issue of misdiagnosis among undiagnosed autistic individuals, sharing personal experiences and shedding light on why autism can go ...

30 Sep 202447min