Mind Your Autistic Brain with Social Autie presents the 2022 Autistic Advocate Panel- Insights and Tips for Autistic Self Advocates

Lauren Melissa @Autienell  00:01:43:18

Thomas Henley @AspergersGrowth  00:07:10:18

Brian Bird @Autism_Support_Community 00:13:44

Jessica Michaels @NeurodiverseWorkCoach  00:19:30:05

Scott Frasard on Linkedin and Twitter - @DrScottFrasard  00:26:02:21

Lorren Rodriguez @Atypical_Ladies  00:31:28:17

Carrin Gilmore (IG) @letstalkaboutautism 00:35:46:11

Victoria Ellen  (IG - @actually_aspling)  00:41:04:19

Francesca @Planet_Franchfries  00:44:06:19

Louis Roberts (Tiktok- @ThatAutisticDrummer | IG - @autismunmasked)

00:53:13:19

Jaime A. Heidel  (ig) @thearticulateautistic  00:58:17:17

Cullum Howes  @Autistic_Callum_  01:03:38:06

Alex Ware- Alex’s Autism Acceptance Channel on YouTube  01:08:23:19

Emily Elsworth  (IG @emilyautism) 01:16:45:12

Chen Chershuni  (twitter - @ChenGershuni)  01:22:51:01

Laura van Dijk (IG) @autistic.lautie  01:31:35:12

Danielle Sullivan @neurodiverging  01:40:56:03

Mason Milne ( IG - @advocate_for_crohns)  01:49:45:00

Speaker Workshop Info for May 11 with Lovelda Vincenzi 01:49:00:00

Diane J. Wright (autastic.com @WeAreAutastic)  01:55:31:18

Register for the May 11th  Show Me The Money Speakers Masterclass with Lovelda Vincenzi Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-GsqTIqHN1sHxmMhBJ0YuumvkUmcen1

**WARNING*** Suicidal ideation is discussed in reference to burnout & I do use a bad word I forgot to bleep out.

Why “Why” isn’t a challenge to your authority when an autitic is seeking answers, “Don’t Be So Negative,” the “soul crushing” shock of discovering how others think and believe and SOOOO much more in this deeply personal and VERY FIRST EVER interview Jaime A. Heidel aka The Articulate Autistic has ever given.

I am honored to be the one she chose to step out of her comfort zone with and do this together.  We are sharing all things autistic, the female perspective, work life horrors and laughs in this conversation you won’t want to miss.

Mind Your Autistic Brain Talk Show hosted by The Social Autie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified Autistic ADHDer, Mom and Coach and each week I either have a conversation with another late identified autistic, who shares their voice, experiences and journey with you or I am sharing steps from my signature UnVeiling Method to help you go from Struggling Burned Out Autistic to living your best Thriving Authentic Autistic Life.  If you are on the Chronic Cycle Burnout Loop of Death, The UnVeiling Method, is the answer that will give you the process and the structure to live your best life now.

I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give a 5 star rating (If I’ve earned it)  and a review on your listening platform or a comment under the video.

Help your friend who is just starting their autism journey and share the show with them too.  We all need a helping hand and a friend looking out for us.  Be that friend.

I look forward to hearing what you’ve learned each week. Share in the comments or on Instagram.

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

Find me on:

Instagram @SocialAutie https://www.instagram.com/socialautie/?hl=en

If you are enjoying the show and it has been helpful to you in any way, please consider sponsoring me either by a monthly contribution via Anchor or through a one time sponsorship via Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/socialautie   I put a tremendous amount of time, heart and resources AKA Spoons into this show for you and appreciate your acknowledgement and assistance to ensure future episodes and to keep it ad free.

GUEST Contact INFO:

Jaime A. Heidel, The Articulate Autistic

https://www.thearticulateautistic.com/

Have you been called narcissistic by someone in your life before?  This is something that can happen to an autistic person due to our unique communication styles and differences like alexithymia, dyslexia or auditory processing delays.  We aren’t narcissists, we feel deeply but that isn’t always how we are understood by others and this can impact our relationships or attempts at relationships quite frequently.

Join Thomas Henley from @AspergersGrowth and me today for a discussion on relationships and dating as an autistic.  There are things you may not have thought of before that influence your relationships and your dating life now and in the past, trauma is part of the discussion as well.

Come back and share your takeaway from this episode please.

---How did being called a narcissist by someone in your life make you feel and influence who you thought you were before you learned you are autistic not a narcissist?

--Do you notice or go back and fix or work on things in your life if something doesn't go horribly wrong first?

To join us today hop on over to our Academy page here:

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Help your friend who is just starting their autism journey and share the show with them too.  We all need a helping hand and a friend looking out for us.  Be that friend.

I look forward to hearing what you’ve learned each week. Share in the comments or on Instagram.

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

Find me on:

Instagram @SocialAutie https://www.instagram.com/socialautie/?hl=en

If you are enjoying the show and it has been helpful to you in any way, please consider sponsoring me either by a monthly contribution via Anchor or through a one time sponsorship via Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/socialautie   I put a tremendous amount of time, heart and resources AKA Spoons into this show for you and appreciate your acknowledgement and assistance to ensure future episodes and to keep it ad free.

GUEST Contact INFO:

Thomas Henley

Autism & Mental Health Advocate

Biomedical Sciences with Industrial Experience (Hons)

YouTube | Podcast | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Dr. Mordi Benhamou is better known as The Autistic Guitarist.  He is an author, accomplished musician, scientist, husband, father and wonderfully wired Autistic.  Join us today for a conversation about accommodations that help Mordi when performing in large venues like the arenas he played this summer with his band, Man-Ja.  Man-Ja includes several autistic musicians and you can listen to their latest songs on Spotify and YouTube at The Autistic Guitarist.

He wrote his newest single, Full of Emptiness, to explain to his wife, who is neurotypical, how he feels when he is overwhelmed.  I think so many of us can deeply relate to his lyrics.

Full of Emptiness Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX-K67F7Uck

Check out my Playlist on Spotify featuring Mordi AND the amazing fellow autistic and Mind Your Autistic Brain member, Becca Shirley on her new song with Man-Ja, “The Smell of Your Skin.” https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BOPs7WyKzOeiBHZChgVgn?si=466e52d25fe14edd

Missed Mordi’s episode about his book, “Autism, Falafel and Rock & Roll” check it out here: https://youtu.be/YxCwbUeaCV0

Mind Your Autistic Brain Talk Show hosted by The Social Autie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified Autistic ADHDer, Mom and Coach and each week I either have a conversation with another late identified autistic, who shares their voice, experiences and journey with you or I am sharing steps from my signature UnVeiling Method to help you go from Struggling Burned Out Autistic to living your best Thriving Authentic Autistic Life.  If you are on the Chronic Cycle Burnout Loop of Death, The UnVeiling Method, is the answer that will give you the process and the structure to live your best life now.

I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give a 5 star rating (If I’ve earned it)  and a review on your listening platform or a comment under the video.

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Disclosing our Autistic and various Neurodistinct differences at work is a huge fear for most of us in late identified life.  We hold these fears mainly because we have heard horror stories online or worse had an experience similar to Rebekah’s and don’t feel safe sharing.  Join us as we discuss work accommodations, employment law, Communication Styles and more.

Want to get our PAID resources for FREE?  Tired of looking for what you need as an autistic ADHD adult and only finding resources for parents of autistic ADHD kiddos or only child centered materials?  We totally get it and that’s why some of the most creative and well known #ActuallyAutistic creators online have come together to share our most popular paid products with you for free March 21-28 in the BIG BEAUTIFUL BRAIN BUNDLE. https://neurodivergentmagic.com/my-big-beautiful-brain-bundle/

Meet & Connect with Rebekah Poirier

Rebekah was born and raised in Raleigh NC and currently resides in Columbus GA, with her husband, Christopher. She is the owner and founder of Serenity CFO Solutions LLC, providing bookkeeping and accounting services to growing business all over the country.

When not working, Rebekah enjoys all things nerdy, including comic books and tabletop games. She and her husband run a non-profit organization in Georgia providing after-school activities for underprivileged youth in her area, specifically focusing on Esports programs.

Rebekah comes from a neurodiverse family and was diagnosed with autism late in life at the age of 39. Since her diagnosis, she has learned to embrace her unique talents and desires to be an advocate for diversity in the workplace and her community.

Follow me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-poirier-8500a883/ https://www.serenitycfo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rebekahapoirier/ https://www.facebook.com/Serenity-CFO-Solutions-110915868164583

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Formal and Self Identification as adults, Agency in our lives, and Truth.  Join Megan of Neurodivergent Magic and Carole Jean, two late identified Autistic ADHD Coaches who are sharing their professional and lived experiences with you in this heartfelt and deeply relatable conversation.

Want to get our PAID resources for FREE?  Tired of looking for what you need as an autistic ADHD adult and only finding resources for parents of autistic ADHD kiddos or only child centered materials?  We totally get it and that’s why some of the most creative and well known #ActuallyAutistic creators online have come together to share our most popular paid products with you for free March 21-28 in the BIG BEAUTIFUL BRAIN BUNDLE.  Get on the waiting list here to receive your free resources:

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6228e7fae4da3a4464c30218

Help your friend who is just starting their autism journey and share the show with them too.  We all need a helping hand and a friend looking out for us.  Be that friend.

I look forward to hearing what you’ve learned each week. Share in the comments or on Instagram.

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

Find me on:

Instagram @SocialAutie https://www.instagram.com/socialautie/?hl=en

If you are enjoying the show and it has been helpful to you in any way, please consider sponsoring me either by a monthly contribution via Anchor or through a one time sponsorship via Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/socialautie   I put a tremendous amount of time, heart and resources AKA Spoons into this show for you and appreciate your acknowledgement and assistance to ensure future episodes and to keep it ad free.

GUEST Contact INFO:

Megan Griffith (she/her) is a neurodivergent life coach who

specializes in executive dysfunction, high sensitivity, and

internalized shame. When she's not working with clients, she can

typically be found going on walks with her toddler and husband or

dying her hair some wacky color.

[email protected] and on TikTok @megmoxie

To get your copy of the Identification/Diagnosis Binders for Autism & ADHD:

https://neurodivergentmagic.com/the-neurodivergent-magic-shop/

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Carrin Gilmore is a Special Education Teacher and Autistic.  She is sharing some of the challenges she has faced in the workforce trying to advocate for her own accommodations.  She recently resigned from her job because HER accommodation requests weren’t being met.  Join us for this eye opening conversation about silent workforce issues most aren’t speaking about in Human Resources.

Carrin is an incredible self advocate and shares some of the ways she has found accommodation solutions in her life and how she sets boundaries for what she just won’t allow in her life.

Celebrating the #WomenMakingHistoryToday in the Autistic Community

Help your friend who is just starting their autism journey and share the show with them too.  We all need a helping hand and a friend looking out for us.  Be that friend.

I look forward to hearing what you’ve learned each week. Share in the comments or on Instagram.

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

Find me on:

Instagram @SocialAutie https://www.instagram.com/socialautie/?hl=en

GUEST Contact INFO:

Carrin Gilmore, I am an Autistic Speducator, working in schools as an Educational Specialist. I work with parents, teachers, and staff writers and create accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities. I've worked with Kindergarteners to middle schoolers. I got my MA in Education with a specialization in 2020 from the University of the Pacific. I've worked with Autism Career Pathways, a nonprofit working to nerodiversify the workforce by empowering both the employee and employer, since 2019. I am proud to say I am the Secretary of the board of directors. I joined the non-profit when I learned that I am a rarity among Autistic adults because I have a career. I want to change that. I truly want to help others like myself gain meaningful employment, while still figuring out my own accommodations and modifications. My ultimate dream would be to help HR's better implement accommodations and modifications for nerodiverse peoples.

Connect with Carrin on Instagram @LetsTalkAboutAutism

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It happens often in late identified life, you share you are autistic with someone and they reply, “But you don’t look autistic.”  This is what sparked my campaign last year #WhatAutismActuallyLooksLike #WhatAutismLooksLike  to share that autism is part of adult life not just childhood.  We had so many submissions for the video and it has been shared all over the globe and across social media platforms.  AND it is making a difference!!!  If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out on my YouTube Channel, Mind Your Autistic Brain in the playlist, What Autism Looks Like.

This year the What Autism Actually Looks like campaign theme is: Autism in the Workforce.  I am leading the #NeurodistinctWorkforceMovement and the best way to begin shifting the broken narrative that we are only good at math or only work in Tech or IT is to showcase where we ACTUALLY are working.

The adult autistic population is grossly unemployed and underemployed not because we lack the skills or abilities, but because the workforce has not yet begun to truly understand the gift that our neurotype is to not just the workforce but to humanity.  Let’s share who we are and what we do to make the workforce a place FOR US.  It takes all of our voices to make a change.

How & What to submit:

Between March 1st and March 18th send in a photo of you working in your profession, this could be you at your desk, working with clients, or if you are in school for a profession right now share that as well.  OR you can include a short video clip no more than 20 seconds in length showing what you do.  Include the statement in your video, “I am autistic and I am a/work in (insert what your profession or field of industry here)”  End with the phrase, “We are Autistic”  Check out last year’s video for ideas.

DEADLINE to submit is midnight Eastern US Time Friday, March 18th.  Send your submission to: CaroleJeanW(at)SocialAutie(dot com) with the SUBJECT Line: I Am Autistic.

If you want a tee shirt like the one I am wearing from the Autastic Shop and wear your shirt in April when the campaign goes live with the new video.

(You will be supporting an autistic owned business-Autastic)

https://www.autastic.com/shop/but-you-dont-look-autistic-t-shirt/

Coaching Cafe Academy:

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“Wheelchair access DOES NOT mean access for ALL.”-Emily.

Emily Elsworth started her business, Emily Autism and Me to improve access for autistics and people with seen and unseen disabilities in public spaces.

Join us today for this deeply needed conversation to learn ways you can advocate in public spaces and get inspiration to start your own Autistic/ADHD business.  Entrepreneurship is thriving in our autistic community!!!

The Coaching Café Academy is a structured online communication & relationship training facility that is fully supported by actually autistic & ADHD instructors, combined with a vibrant community. A monthly membership to keep you immersed in authentic connection, fully supported so you never feel alone on this journey, and to keep you encouraged and on target in achieving your goals.

WHY DID WE CREATE THE ACADEMY?

I’ve been on my own late identified Autistic ADHD journey since 2014. As a result, I know JUST the kind of real neurodistinct things you’re looking for and what you will need to live your best autistic ADHD life unmasked and thriving.

Ali has been on her Neurodistinct ADHD journey since discovering after 3 years with her therapist, while working on her doctorate, that her therapist just thought she knew she was ADHD.

We know you want…

• To gain a greater POWER over your lives

• To get more consistent results with MAKING THINGS HAPPEN

• To be able to HELP the ones you love

• To be more at PEACE within yourselves

• And to gain a greater UNDERSTANDING of this world and others and of ‘how life really works’ (No more one sided Neurotypical only perspective on communication & relationships)

The digital doors to Coaching Cafe Academy are now OPEN and we are personally inviting YOU to join us.

To join us today hop on over to our Academy page here:

https://mindyourautisticbrain.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1118424

Emily Autism and Me

On Instagram @EmilyAutism

I’m Emily and I received my autism diagnosis in 2020 at the age of 27. This came after years of knowing that I didn’t fit in and had struggles that other people just didn’t understand. This had a profound impact on my mental health which never saw an improvement despite trying various different kinds of therapy. Receiving my diagnosis has given me the answers that I had been looking for but that doesn’t mean that everything is now resolved for me. I still need support and adjustments which are not easy to find so I set up my business to make a difference and change the narrative around autism.

The digital doors to Coaching Cafe Academy are now OPEN and we are personally inviting YOU to join us.

To join us today hop on over to our Academy page here:

https://mindyourautisticbrain.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1118424

So you don’t miss the WELCOME ZOOM on Friday, FEB 18th.

The Coaching Café Academy is a structured online communication & relationship training facility that is fully supported by actually autistic & ADHD instructors, combined with a vibrant community. A monthly membership to keep you immersed in authentic connection, fully supported so you never feel alone on this journey, and to keep you encouraged and on target in achieving your goals.

WHY DID WE CREATE THE ACADEMY?

I’ve been on my own late identified Autistic ADHD journey since 2014. As a result, I know JUST the kind of real neurodistinct things you’re looking for and what you will need to live your best autistic ADHD life unmasked and thriving.

Ali has been on her Neurodistinct ADHD journey since discovering after 3 years with her therapist, while working on her doctorate, that her therapist just thought she knew she was ADHD.

We know you want…

• To gain a greater POWER over your lives

• To get more consistent results with MAKING THINGS HAPPEN

• To be able to HELP the ones you love

• To be more at PEACE within yourselves

• And to gain a greater UNDERSTANDING of this world and others and of ‘how life really works’ (No more one sided Neurotypical only perspective on communication & relationships)