Powerful Ways Occupational Therapy Benefits Autistic People

Powerful Ways Occupational Therapy Benefits Autistic People

Occupational therapy can empower autistics in our every day lives. Carolyn Gillen, an autistic occupational therapist working with neurodivergent women, breaks down how occupational therapy for autistic adults can help with: recognizing hunger, thirst, and nervous system signals your body may not flag clearly; navigating sensory processing that can swing between overwhelming and numb; advocating for yourself in a doctor's office when your pain doesn't match your expression;mak...

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Hacking Errands and Appointments That Drain the Autistic Brain

Hacking Errands and Appointments That Drain the Autistic Brain

Got an appointment at 3 PM? Guess that means the entire day before it is ruined. If you get stuck in waiting mode—sitting there burning through hours because you can't start a project or relax—you are...

9 Nov 12min

The Autistic Workplace Trap: Why Good Employees Get Fired

The Autistic Workplace Trap: Why Good Employees Get Fired

If you've ever felt that you were doing your actual job perfectly well but somehow failing at the social expectations that come with it, in this episode you’ll hear the reasons, how bosses see you and...

2 Nov 38min

Leveraging Your High-Energy Mind for Success: Thriving With ADHD

Leveraging Your High-Energy Mind for Success: Thriving With ADHD

Sol Smith, author of The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery, returns to the show to share what he’s learned from his own late diagnosis, more than two decades in the classroom, and years of coaching n...

26 Okt 40min

The Power of Routine

The Power of Routine

There’s a reason routine appeals so strongly to some autistic minds while feeling like the enemy for others. Learn the surprisingly powerful rituals many neurodivergent people rely on, the everyday t...

19 Okt 8min

Here’s What Happened When a Doctor Set Out to Design Healthcare For Neurodivergent Brains

Here’s What Happened When a Doctor Set Out to Design Healthcare For Neurodivergent Brains

When she started her medical practice, Dr. Mel Houser quickly realized there was a lack of healthcare that addressed the needs of neurodivergent people. She set out to challenge traditional norms to m...

12 Okt 32min

Autistic Menopause

Autistic Menopause

Menopause touches almost everyone eventually, whether you're the one going through it, supporting someone who is, or know it's coming someday. Most of us walk into it with almost no real information. ...

5 Okt 42min

Why Traditional Counseling Fails Autistic People and What Actually Works

Why Traditional Counseling Fails Autistic People and What Actually Works

You did everything you were supposed to do — showed up, did the homework, tried the techniques. And it left you feeling worse…or definitely not better. This episode gets into why standard talk therapy...

21 Sep 13min

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