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Autistic money struggles? Estelle Gibson (CPA, TED Speaker w/ 2.3M views, Poor by Choice? author) shares: Post-divorce rebuild, her holistic coaching customizes spending plans (not restrictive budgets) for neurodivergent journeys—uncover environments shaping beliefs (society/family/programming), flip permissive thoughts ("I'll do it tomorrow" to action), and manifestation formula (words → thoughts → beliefs → actions → experience). For autistic young adults starting bills-free, parents teaching necessities/wants, or anyone ditching 'I'm bad with math' myths, this convo's your toolkit—awareness first (track inflows/outflows, subscriptions), then choice (needs vs. wants for dreams like retirement).

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Stuck in autistic money scarcity? Estelle Gibson unpacks holistic financial coaching: 40+ years CPA/TED Speaker (Financial Dependency, 2.3M views), post-marriage rebuild inspired Poor by Choice? (overcome lies for new truth) & Rewrite Your Money Story Guided Journal. Custom spending plans (choice over restriction: Needs/wants for dreams like retirement) vs. budgets (diets fail ND brains). Uncover beliefs from environments (society taboos, family fights, community 'keeping up'), permissive thoughts (avoidance like "tomorrow"), and manifestation (positive words create actions/experience). For late-dx young adults (track inflows/outflows, subscriptions first), parents teaching basics (necessities: Food/shelter/transport), or OTs fostering independence, Estelle's 'setbacks as setups' flips overwhelm to alignment—no math phobia, just personalized freedom. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for executive/sensory money barriers, generational myths, abundance mindset.

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Autistic post-school employment gaps? Ben Schatzel (Stannum Core Solutions founder, human behaviorist/autism advocate) shares: From therapy roots to tackling the 'service cliff' (2020 workforce pivot), his Spectrum Certified process (universal design visuals, Autism 101 training, skill-matched onboarding) boosts inclusion—phasing subminimum wage (Illinois Dignity in Pay Act) for competitive pay/independence. For autistic young adults listing strengths/weaknesses (score w/ trusted folks for dream roles), parents prepping transitions, or allies reforming labor, this convo's your toolkit—routine resets, trust networks, and 'no man left behind' mindset for ROI (lower turnover/productivity gains).

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Navigating autistic employment post-school? Ben Schatzel unpacks inclusion: Decade in therapy/job development led to Stannum Core (Chicago-based, tackling 'service cliff' via Spectrum Certified: Job prep visuals, staff Autism 101, onboarding for manufacturing/tech). From 2020 non-profit pivot to Illinois Dignity in Pay Act (phasing 14c subminimum wage—10x ND unemployment vs. NT), Ben advocates competitive integrated roles (ROI: Retention/productivity up, turnover down). Strategies: Strengths/weaknesses lists (score w/ family/friends for skill-matched jobs—e.g., organization for various industries), routine for independence (ask help networks), social inference training (clear comms vs. ambiguity). For late-dx young adults eyeing careers, parents bridging gaps, or allies pushing reform (healthcare tied to jobs, scams awareness), Ben's 'united victory' mindset flips barriers to belonging. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for executive/sensory differences, transition audits, policy wins.

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Autistic couples arguing? Raffi Bilek (marriage coach, The Couples Communication Handbook author) shares game-changers: Talk/listen turns (no simultaneous fights), reflect back to track feelings, I-statements for impact (not blame—"I feel hurt when..."), and split convos (explore problem first, solve later)—to avoid fight-or-flight spirals. For autistic/ND partners decoding body language/flat affect, allies learning patience, or anyone building bonds without insults, this convo's your toolkit—repair over perfection ("Relationships thrive on repair, not zero conflict").

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Struggling with autistic couples communication? Raffi Bilek unpacks frameworks: Over 10 years coaching, his Couples Communication Handbook teaches talk/listen turns (one speaks, other reflects—no overlap), I-statements ("I feel..." vs. accusations), and dual convos (understand problem before solving)—for ND mismatches like flat affect/body language gaps. Repair essentials: Pause for calm (schedule returns, no dish-throwing emergencies), self-soothe (breathing/exercise before fight-or-flight), and active listening (chunk/reflect to confirm understanding). For autistic young adults dating/decoding signals, partners practicing validation, or allies fostering bonds, Raffi's "defense isn't helpful—impact motivates change" flips blame to connection. Why counsel early? Cheaper than divorce; individual therapy for personal issues (e.g., trauma/OCD) alongside couples work. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for sensory/verbal styles, argument repair, healthy dating.

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Autistic insomnia overload? Raj Khedun (Keep Fit Kingdom manager, 3:3 Insomnia Hack inventor) shares: From 3-year-old curiosity (dinosaur/planet books sparking life's big Qs) to 10-year monk mode (metaphysics/yoga/philosophy/martial arts, women's relationship coaching), his 3:3 method (3 breaths in/3 out w/ "zaha" vagus activation) calms ADHD chatter/anxiety in 30-90 sec—no meds, releases endorphins/dopamine/anandamide (bliss molecule). For autistic/ND adults battling sleep/rumination, parents seeking quick tools, or allies fostering calm, this live demo flips monkey mind to focus. Raj's mission: End 800M global insomnia epidemic w/ electromagnetism (life energy beyond oxygen).

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Struggling with autistic insomnia/mental chatter? Raj Khedun unpacks 3:3 Insomnia Hack: Childhood books (dinosaurs/planets) ignited quests (who are we? Why here? Post-death?), leading to India Avatar encounter at 18 (10-year monk mode: Metaphysics/yoga/philosophy/martial arts, relationship coaching for emotional/logical harmony). 3:3 (3 nasal inhales/3 mouth exhales w/ "zaha" throat sound) activates vagus/parasympathetic—live demo drops heart rate, quiets ADHD rumination, releases endorphins/dopamine/anandamide (Sanskrit bliss)—theta waves recode vrittis (past seeds) for sustainable calm. No box breathing boredom; rhythmical for neurodivergents. Mission: Solve 800M insomnia pandemic via Keep Fit Kingdom (1B to 100 happy years). For late-dx adults/parents/OTs tackling sleep/anxiety, Raj's electromagnetism (life energy) flips matrix distractions to purpose. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for ND focus, relationships, self-regulation.

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Autistic recovery from trauma/loss? Andrew Drasen (A Vision of Hope trilogy author) shares his 90-day framework: From addiction/incarceration to purpose (journaling in jail dayroom, identity restoration, cognitive shifts, goal-action plans, legacy framing). Post-fiancée's suicide, he reframes setbacks as growth ("We go through what we're meant to become")—universal for stigma/burnout/reentry. For autistic young adults rebuilding identity, parents navigating obstacles, or allies fostering direction, this convo's your toolkit—no linear fixes, just momentum.

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Rebuilding after autistic trauma/stigma? Andrew Drasen unpacks 90-day framework from A Vision of Hope trilogy (memoir Reflections workbook): Jail-written (finished pre-release), post-addiction/incarceration/suicide loss—identity rediscovery (self-talk vs. societal labels), cognitive restructuring (examine thinking/proportions), goal-setting/action (dated plans boost success), legacy framing (impact/community). "Everyone has something to recover from" (addiction/grief/burnout)—habits like daily progress logs/journaling for momentum. Virtual Skool communities for aftercare/reentry (schools/justice/treatment pilots). For late-dx adults facing shame, parents addressing systemic gaps, or OTs guiding purpose, Andrew's "setbacks as setups" flips hope to belief. From Adulting with Autism podcast: Practical for ND transitions, reentry, self-discovery.

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Autistic self-acceptance struggles? Martin Slyngstad (certified behavior specialist, Spire Autism founder, Chatterbox: My Life with Autism author) shares: Diagnosed at 5 amid bullying/misunderstandings, he channeled resilience into advocacy—training teachers/first responders (quiet rooms/stimming support after mistreatment news), global speaking (Dubai speech unlocked nonverbal kid's song), & Special Olympics/DJ passions. From writer's block to self-publishing (mother-son perspectives on transitions/hobbies), Martin's tips: Join ND Meetups for solo steps, use bullying as fuel, reach out over fighting back. For autistic young adults doubting voices, parents seeking supports, or allies building understanding, this convo's your toolkit—one voice creates change.

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Feeling stuck in autistic self-doubt? Martin Slyngstad unpacks journey: Diagnosed at 5 w/ limited understanding, bullying/teachers' gaps fueled masking/resilience—now certified specialist/Spire Autism founder training educators/first responders (quiet rooms for overwhelm, stimming as focus, search water first for missing ND). Chatterbox: My Life with Autism (mother-son views on schooling/hobbies/writer's block to publishing) inspires post-18 navigation. Tips: Meetup apps for ND solo trips/connections, bullying as motivation (reach out, don't fight—avoids suspension), global impact (Dubai poem unlocked communication). For late-dx adults hiding authenticity, parents advocating transitions, or allies fostering acceptance, Martin's "I Am" warrior poem reminds: Small steps/one voice = bold change. From Adulting with Autism podcast: Practical OT-aligned for bullying recovery, self-advocacy, community building.

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Autistic mobility challenges? Dan Metcalfe (Total Balance Company creator, 70K+ transformations) shares recovery hacks: From stage paralysis (Andrew Lloyd Webber show) & 2018 brain death to full healing, his 7 pillars (oxygen/breathing, hydration, sleep, nourish nutrition, fun exercise, believe mindset, big challenges) build brain-body neuroplasticity—safe play over gym fear for conditions like Parkinson's/stroke/TBI/MS. For autistic/ND adults wobbly in transitions, parents preventing falls (#1 senior killer), or OTs fostering independence, this convo's your toolkit—no limits, just pathways.

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Struggling with autistic balance/mobility? Dan Metcalfe unpacks neuroplasticity for recovery: Paralyzed on stage (spine fracture), brain death crash—he rebuilt via brain-body focus (not muscles alone). 7 pillars: 1. Oxygen (deep breaths vs. shallow stress); 2. Hydration (75% dehydrated adults—brain uses 25% water/O2); 3. Sleep (detox/inflammation fight); 4. Nutrition ("nourish" mindset flips cravings); 5. Exercise (fun/dance releases serotonin/BDNF > gym); 6. Mindset ("believe" = action, hope = wait); 7. Challenges (Derby dreams inspire steps—MLK: Measure in trials). Total Balance System (rocking board/300 exercises) for safe play—Orange Grove autism success. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for ND transitions, falls prevention, independence. Tools for young adults/parents/OTs.

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Autistic self-love struggles? Jackie Elliott (certified life/relationship/spiritual coach, author A Silent Bully: A Journey From Abusive Brain Chatter to Self-Love) shares her pivot from overworked single mom & binge eating to thriving entrepreneur. From "abusive brain chatter" (shame spirals from trauma/core beliefs) to ABC tools (aware, believe, challenge), raw insights on boundaries (bowling-lane metaphor: Stay in your lane!), intuition vs. anxiety (body dialogues, dear God journaling), & compassionate communication (donut method: Appreciate + need + ask). For autistic/ADHD adults masking or people-pleasing, parents guiding, or OTs fostering resilience, this convo's your toolkit—no perfection, just gentle shifts to authentic fulfillment.

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Stuck in autistic self-doubt? Jackie Elliott unpacks "abusive brain chatter" (trauma-fueled inner critic leading to addictions like binge eating)—her 31-year journey from emotional abuse/shame to self-love via ABC method (aware of chatter, believe kinder truths, challenge core beliefs). Highlights: People-pleasing pitfalls (acceptance as friendship key), toxic relationships (journal signs to escape gaslighting/isolation), intuition building (quiet tornado head w/ present-moment clicks, body feels for anxiety vs. gut), compassionate comms (donut: Appreciate + need + ask for buy-in). As life/relationship/spiritual coach, Jackie's retreats (meditation/dance/cacao) & book A Silent Bully (memoir/workbook) empower neurodivergents (autism/ADHD overlaps) to silence bullies, set lanes (boundaries), & trust inner wisdom. From Adulting with Autism podcast: Practical OT-aligned tools for adult transitions, masking recovery, & fulfillment.

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Autistic adulting identity crisis? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with power duo Dr. Jessie & Omar Ferreira (A Soul’s Quest founders) on flipping "everything right, feels wrong" to authentic quests—career/identity loss, anxiety loops, people-pleasing masks. Psychotherapist (Jessie) + youth dev leader (Omar) turned podcasters/authors (A Soul’s Quest: A Transformational Approach to Life), they're blending modern psych (CBT journaling) with wisdom (universe knowing itself—Carl Sagan vibes) for midlife awakenings.

Transcript gems: Anxiety vs. intuition (pause/feel—breathe through buzz), people-pleasing trap (microdose "no" via belonging quests—find aligned tribes), "why" loops to "what am I learning?" (rewire for growth), and "remembering the self" (unfold like a flower—express without conformity). For autistic young adults fawning/shrinking, parents spotting overwhelm, or OT squad fostering expression, this is your 'what the actual?' psycho-spiritual toolkit—no woo dryness, just embodied freedom.

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Sub on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for unmasked tips—reviews build the squad! Linktree for full eps, A Soul’s Quest (asqempowerment.com, ASQ Podcast on YouTube/Instagram/Facebook), book , and Adulting with Autism merch: 'Dynamite' tees for quest sparks or 'Magic Shop' hoodies for squad unfolding. Your "why" shift? Comment! Follow @adultingautismbts on TikTok for clips.

#AutisticAdultingTips #TransitionHacks #PsychoSpiritualAutism #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #AnxietyVsIntuition #PeoplePleasing #OTTips #LifeAsQuest #JournalingCBT #NeurodivergentExpression #MidlifeAwakening #ASoulsQuest #RememberingTheSelf #UnmaskedARMY

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Autistic 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.

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Sub 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 #ASAustralia

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