Adulting with Autism

• Autistic Adulting Career Hacks: Neurodivergent Jobs in Data & Geospatial | Brendon Eglinton Interview

  Send us a textAutistic adulting job hunt hell? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with social enterprise leader Brendon Eglinton (Australian Spatial Analytics/ASA) on flipping 34% autistic unemployment—80% neurodivergent team (75% under 30, 100+ clients, 10k hours/month) tackling geospatial/digital engineering gaps. L&D expert (20+ years banking/health/aged care), Brendon's model: On-the-job training (no rigid inductions—buddy support, project passion), pre-shared interview questions (fair fit, no "perform magic"), blended remote/office (commute burnout? Balanced weeks).Transcript gems: Recruiting globally (apps via site—aptitude over degrees; probation "try before buy"), support via lived experience (individualized learning, "makes sense" motivation), low call-outs (peers/leaders explain purpose), and business advice (common-sense inclusivity: Share questions, tap strengths like pattern recognition—48% better, 92% productive/loyal). URL tie: ASA's onshore services (data sovereignty, no slavery risks), talent solutions (diverse hires boost culture), neurodiversity training (co-designed by analysts). For autistic young adults seeking STEM starts, parents advocating, or OT squad pushing workplaces, this is your 'what the actual?' opportunity toolkit—no traditional traps, just thriving ecosystems.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Unemployment Gaps & Brendon's Journey 2:30 - ASA Model (Social Enterprise Basics) 8:45 - Recruiting/Interviews (Pre-Shared Questions) 15:20 - On-the-Job Support (Buddy Learning) 22:10 - Global Interest & Challenges 30:00 - Business Inclusivity Tips 40:00 - Resources & Involvement 50:00 - OutroSub on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for unmasked tips—reviews build the squad! Linktree for full eps, ASA's asanalytics.com.au (careers/talent services/training), explainer video, and Adulting with Autism merch: 'Dynamite' tees for career sparks or 'Magic Shop' hoodies for squad opportunities. Your job hunt win? Comment! Follow @adultingautismbts on TikTok for clips.#AutisticAdultingTips #NeurodivergentCareers #GeospatialJobs #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #AutisticEmployment #STEMAutism #OTTips #PatternRecognitionJobs #SocialEnterprise #DataAnalystAutism #NeurodiversityHiring #AustralianJobs #WorkplaceInclusivity #ASAustraliahttps://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism| [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adulting-with-autism/id1726252789 | https://open.spotify.com/show/3x5XAhD6vUr9vyxwo7PUrn | asanalytics.com.auAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected]

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• Autistic Adulting Narcissism Hacks: Myths, Empathy & Neurodivergent Masks | Dr. Sterlin Mosley Interview

  Send us a textAutistic adulting labeled "narcissist"? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with narcissism expert Dr. Sterlin Mosley on busting buzzword BS—empathy deficits (not flat affect—autistic circuits differ; narcissists fake/manipulate), 27 subtypes (grandiose/nice/intellectual/dark empath), and masking overlaps (vulnerability armor vs. blending survival). OU professor (Ph.D. intercultural comm, masters human relations), Empathy Architects founder, and author (The Narcissist in You and Everyone Else, Center of the Universe), Sterlin's blending research with real talk—family/professional narc experiences sparked his dive into ego defenses, personality, and relational distortions.Transcript gems: Culture fueling narcissism (social media acquired traits, Western individualism), workplace survival (gray-rocking toxic bosses), relationships (conditional love—repair vs. run?), TikTok pitfalls (nuance lost in memes/gaslighting misuse), and toxic positivity (thought-stopping cliches hiding rage). For autistic young adults mislabeled (info-dump ≠ self-obsession), parents spotting dynamics, or OT squad building boundaries, this is your 'what the actual?' emotional literacy toolkit—no enabling, just self-aware connections.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Narcissism Myths & Sterlin's Journey 2:30 - What Is Narcissism? (Spectrum, Not Buzzword) 8:45 - 27 Subtypes & Red Flags (Love-Bombing) 15:20 - Culture/Social Media Influence 22:10 - Neurodivergent Overlaps (Autism vs. Narc) 30:00 - Workplace/Relationship Strategies 40:00 - TikTok/Toxic Positivity Pitfalls 50:00 - OutroSub on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for unmasked tips—reviews build the squad! Linktree for full eps, Sterlin's sterlinmosley.com (Enneagram coaching), substack (sterlinmosley.substack.com), books (Amazon: Center of the Universe, The Narcissist in You), Instagram (@empathyarchitects), and Adulting with Autism merch: 'Dynamite' tees for boundary sparks or 'Magic Shop' hoodies for squad empathy. Your narc myth? Comment! Follow @adultingautismbts on TikTok for clips.#AutisticAdultingTips #NarcissismMyths #NeurodivergentEmpathy #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #EnneagramNarcissism #GrayRocking #OTTips #MaskingAutism #ToxicPositivity #WorkplaceNarcissism #RelationshipRedFlags #EmotionalLiteracy #SterlinMosley #EmpathyArchitects #PodMatchhttps://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism| https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adulting-with-autism/id1726252789| https://open.spotify.com/shAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected]

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• Autistic Adulting Resilience Hacks: From Prison to Purpose CEO | Ken Miller Interview

  Send us a textAutistic adulting in a pit? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with redemption powerhouse Ken Miller on rising from Ivy League frat haze to 20 years homeless/addicted/incarcerated—then $28 prison release to 5 companies/$120k+ net/year entrepreneur. National Merit Scholar turned crack dealer (3 felonies, $10 sale = 6-year bid), Ken's turning point: Jail bunk "God chat" (lean on faith, embrace pain as gift—life's suffering, but grace gets you through).Transcript gems: Negative self-talk trap ("I'm less than"—break the script via esteemable acts like compliments), fear as future pain anticipation (embrace for decisions), identity pivot ("Ex-con to child of God"), and no more mind-alterers (aspirin to crack—all distort reality). Book Becoming Ken (Ivy to pen, resilience lessons)—mentor to Black men nationwide, open phone (907-250-8488). For autistic young adults battling shame/addiction cycles, parents spotting self-doubt, or OT squad fostering grit, this is your 'what the actual?' rise toolkit—no excuses, just faith-fueled choices.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Pit to Purpose & Ken's Journey 2:30 - Ivy League to Streets (Frat/Addiction Spiral) 8:45 - Jail Turning Point (God Chat) 15:20 - Rebuild Mindset (Pain as Gift) 22:10 - Fear/Self-Talk Hacks 30:00 - Business Empire & Book 40:00 - Advice & Contact 50:00 - OutroSub on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for unmasked tips—reviews build the squad! Linktree for full eps, Ken's Becoming Ken book (Amazon), LinkedIn/Instagram (KenMiller84), phone (907-250-8488), and Adulting with Autism merch: 'Dynamite' tees for rise sparks or 'Magic Shop' hoodies for squad redemption. Your pit story? Comment! Follow @adultingautismbts on TikTok for clips.#AutisticAdultingTips #ResilienceHacks #NeurodivergentRedemption #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #PrisonToCEO #AddictionRecovery #SelfTalkHacks #OTTips #BecomingKen #FaithOverFear #IvyLeagueToStreets #MentoringBlackMen #PainAsGift #RisingAbove #PodMatchhttps://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism| https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adulting-with-autism/id1726252789 | https://open.spotify.com/show/3x5XAhD6vUr9vyxwo7PUrn| Becoming Ken | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmiller84/ | https://www.instagram.com/thekenmillerspeaksAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected]

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• Autistic Adulting Dyslexia Hacks: From Hiding Shame to Superpower Advocacy | Sabrina Fandell Interview

  Send us a textAutistic adulting masking dyslexia shame? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with VP Sabrina Fandell (International Dyslexia Association Dallas) on flipping "less than" to superpower—undiagnosed tears (Hooked on Phonics frustration, "slow reader" isolation), breakthrough via blind teacher's verbal tests (aced 'em!), and her son's dyslexia/ADHD eval ($3k private—scores too high for school help?). Business dev exec turned advocate, Sabrina's expanding scholarships/evals/summer support in Texas (covers OK/AR/N Dallas), busting myths (not laziness—analytical resilience shines in sales/crisis; women mask differently).Transcript gems: Superpowers from struggle (problem-solving breeds quick thinking—unfazed by "no"), workplace advocacy ("Short emails? Brain wiring, not carelessness"), early intervention emotional shield (no imposter scars), and resources (dallasida.com hotline/events, Oct awareness run). For autistic young adults hiding differences, parents pushing IEPs, or OT squad fostering inclusion, this is your 'what the actual?' unmasking toolkit—no perfectionism traps, just neurodivergent wins.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Dyslexia Shame & Sabrina's Journey 2:30 - Undiagnosed Struggles (Hooked on Phonics Tears) 8:45 - Breakthrough Teacher & Masking 15:20 - Son's Diagnosis & Advocacy Shift 22:10 - Myths & Superpowers (Analytical Edge) 30:00 - Workplace/Employer Tips 40:00 - Resources & Involvement 50:00 - OutroSub on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for unmasked tips—reviews build the squad! Linktree for full eps, Sabrina's dallasida.com (scholarships/hotline/events), Facebook/Instagram (Dallas IDA), and Adulting with Autism merch: 'Dynamite' tees for advocacy sparks or 'Magic Shop' hoodies for squad resilience. Your dyslexia story? Comment! Follow @adultingautismbts on TikTok for clips.#AutisticAdultingTips #DyslexiaHacks #NeurodivergentAdvocacy #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #DyslexiaMyths #EarlyInterventionLD #OTTips #MaskingDyslexia #ADHDOverlap #TexasDyslexia #SuperpowerStruggle #WorkplaceInclusion #IEPAdvocacy #DallasIDAhttps://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adulting-with-autism/id1726252789| https://open.spotify.com/show/3x5XAhD6vUr9vyxwo7PUrn | https://dallasida.com/https://dallasida.com/| Dallas IDA Facebook | Dallas IDA InstagramAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected]

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• Autistic Adulting ADHD Hacks: Myths, Diagnosis & Superpowers | Dr. Shirley Hershko Interview

  Send us a textAutistic adulting with ADHD chaos? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with ADHD expert Dr. Shirley Hershko on turning neurodivergent challenges into gifts—myths busted (not childhood-only, not laziness, not just attention deficit), diagnosis deep-dive (comprehensive interviews, DSM-5 scales, advanced computer tests for meds impact), and low-friction systems (visual schedules, microtasks, external cues like timers/body-doubles). Lecturer/researcher/therapist with 50k Facebook community, podcast host, and 5 best-sellers, Shirley's mission: Bridge research to real tools for relationships, self-esteem, and success.Transcript gems: ADHD vs. anxiety/depression/trauma/autism (genetic overlap—differential history key), executive function script for bosses/partners ("Brain's CEO tools glitch—not willpower"), time blindness fixes (analog timers/color blocks), task initiation (2-min rule + reframing), workplace strengths (creativity/crisis management—leeway for impulsivity), burnout red flags (fluctuating willpower), and first 24-48 hours post-realization (get assessed—link in notes). For autistic young adults self-diagnosing or late-diagnosed, parents seeking support, or OT squad advocating accommodations, this is your 'what the actual?' empowerment toolkit—no stigma, just science-driven thriving.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: ADHD Myths & Shirley's Mission 2:30 - Top 3 Myths to Retire 8:45 - ADHD vs. Anxiety/Depression/Trauma/Autism 15:20 - Executive Function Explained 22:10 - Diagnosis Process (Red Flags) 30:00 - Meds vs. Non-Meds & Systems 40:00 - Strengths, Burnout & Advocacy 50:00 - OutroSub on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for unmasked tips—reviews build the squad! Linktree for full eps, Dr. Shirley's assessment (link below), books (Amazon best-sellers), Facebook community (50k members), podcast, and WhatsApp (+972-587-151020 for questions). Adulting with Autism merch: 'Dynamite' tees for ADHD breakthroughs or 'Magic Shop' hoodies for squad superpowers. Your ADHD myth? Comment! Follow @adultingautismbts on TikTok for clips.#AutisticAdultingTips #ADHDHacks #NeurodivergentADHD #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #ADHDRedFlags #ExecutiveFunctionAutism #OTTips #LateDiagnosisADHD #ADHDSuperpowers #WorkplaceADHD #BurnoutAutism #ADHDMyths #DiagnosisADHD #ShirleyHershkohttps://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism| https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adulting-with-autism/id1726252789 | https://open.spotify.com/show/3x5XAhD6vUr9vyxwo7PUrn | https://www.drshirleyhershko.Autistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected]

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