In this episode of Autistic Advocacy, Matt Lowry LPP and Dr. Angela Kingdon explore how executive functioning shifts over time—and why conventional advice fails autistic people.

From the increasing demands of adulthood to the compounding impact of co-occurring conditions, this conversation offers validation, practical strategies, and lived experience for navigating the realities of autistic life.

🎧 What You’ll Learn

• How executive functioning demands evolve from childhood into adulthood—and why the cracks often show later in life
• Why tips like “just use a calendar” don’t address the real needs of autistic brains
• The link between executive dysfunction and autistic inertia, and how body doubling can help with task initiation
• How masking in work environments drains energy and leads to burnout
• Why unmasking becomes essential for survival in midlife
• The role of co-occurring conditions like POTS, PMDD, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and MCAS in daily functioning challenges
• How trauma, CPTSD, and menopause can magnify executive functioning struggles

Resources:

Explore studies and resources on the relationship between brain glucose levels, autism, and ADHD symptoms:

• Study: Blood glucose and neurobehavioral function – PubMed (1985)
• Study: Glucose tolerance in children with learning and behavioral disorders – PubMed (1986)
• Article: The Complexities of Aging: Addressing the Unique Needs of Autistic Elders.🔗 Read on Autism Spectrum News
• 🎥 Shared Stories, Shared Experiences: International Research on Autism and Menopause. AIDE Canada presents this insightful webinar featuring global research and lived experiences around autism and hormonal transitions.🔗 Watch the webinar on AIDE Canada

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