In this episode, Karen and I have an open conversation about building the foundation for having healthy and authentic relationships.  <figure data-trix-attachment='{"contentType":"image","height":300,"url":"https://www.aane.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/KarenLean-cropped-1-266x300.jpeg","width":266}' data-trix-content-type='image' class='attachment attachment--preview'><img src='https://www.aane.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/KarenLean-cropped-1-266x300.jpeg' width='266' height='300'/><figcaption class='attachment__caption'></figcaption></figure> Karen Lean has sat on the Board of Directors and various committees at AANE and has given numerous keynotes, panel appearances, and workshops. Her writing appears in the book of essays, “Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity.” She was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2009, at the age of 32. Originally from Canada, she lives with her husband in Boston where she works in Healthcare IT.To learn more about Karen's writing as mentioned in this episode go to: <a href='https://awnnetwork.org/'>Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN)</a>Neurodiversity is for Everyone ™

In this episode, Karen and I have an open conversation about building the foundation for having healthy and authentic relationships. Karen Lean has sat on the Board of Directors and various committees at AANE and has given numerous keynotes, panel appearances, and workshops. Her writing appears in the book of essays, “Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity.” She was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2009, at the age of 32. Originally from Canada, she lives with her husband in Boston where she works in Healthcare IT. To learn more about Karen's writing as mentioned in this episode go to: Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) Neurodiversity is for Everyone ™

In this episode, Karen and I have an open conversation about building the foundation for having healthy and authentic relationships.&nbsp; Karen Lean has sat on the Board of Directors and various committees at AANE and has given numerous keynotes, panel appearances, and workshops. Her writing appears in the book of essays, “Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity.” She was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2009, at the age of 32. Originally from Canada, she lives with her husband in Boston where she works in Healthcare IT.To learn more about Karen's writing as mentioned in this episode go to: <a href="https://awnnetwork.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Autistic Women &amp; Nonbinary Network (AWN)</a>Neurodiversity is for Everyone ™

Episode 46: Building Healthy Relationships with Karen Lean

Autism In Real Life, hosted by Ilia Walsh, is dedicated to offering insights into the joys and challenges of living with autism.  Are you a parent or educator frustrated with how to best help someone diagnosed on the autism spectrum? Ever wish other people understood what living with autism was like? Want to know what resources and tools exist to better help your child or student? In this podcast, you will hear first-hand from other parents, educators, advocates as well as adults on the spectrum share their experiences and expertise.  You will learn strategies for learning, employment, relationships, day-to-day living and more. These personal stories and interviews will inspire as well as empower you to try new tools and be a better advocate so you can see the unique gifts and talents of individuals on the autism spectrum fully recognized. Please join Ilia's email list to get more information on the podcast, receive blog posts and the newsletter. To learn more visit www.autisminreallifethepodcast.com. To support the podcast please consider donating at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autismIRLMusic & Editing Copyright 2020 Ryan Walsh. To hear more of Ryan's music, you can check out his SoundCloud @TransparentDark The information, opinions, and recommendations presented on the Autism in Real Life podcast, website, or newsletter are for general information purposes only and are solely those of the individuals involved and may not represent AANE’s positions, strategies or opinions.

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Autism In Real Life, hosted by Ilia Walsh, is dedicated to offering insights into the joys and challenges of living with autism. Are you a parent or educator frustrated with how to best help someone diagnosed on the autism spectrum? Ever wish other people understood what living with autism was like? Want to know what resources and tools exist to better help your child or student? In this podcast, you will hear first-hand from other parents, educators, advocates as well as adults on the spectrum share their experiences and expertise. You will learn strategies for learning, employment, relationships, day-to-day living and more. These personal stories and interviews will inspire as well as empower you to try new tools and be a better advocate so you can see the unique gifts and talents of individuals on the autism spectrum fully recognized. Please join Ilia's email list to get more information on the podcast, receive blog posts and the newsletter. To learn more visit www.autisminreallifethepodcast.com. To support the podcast please consider donating at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autismIRLMusic & Editing Copyright 2020 Ryan Walsh. To hear more of Ryan's music, you can check out his SoundCloud @TransparentDark The information, opinions, and recommendations presented on the Autism in Real Life podcast, website, or newsletter are for general information purposes only and are solely those of the individuals involved and may not represent AANE’s positions, strategies or opinions.

Autism In Real Life, hosted by Ilia Walsh, is dedicated to offering insights into the joys and challenges of living with autism.  Are you a parent or educator frustrated with how to best help someone diagnosed on the autism spectrum? Ever wish other people understood what living with autism was like? Want to know what resources and tools exist to better help your child or student? In this podcast, you will hear first-hand from other parents, educators, advocates as well as adults on the spectrum share their experiences and expertise.  You will learn strategies for learning, employment, relationships, day-to-day living and more. These personal stories and interviews will inspire as well as empower you to try new tools and be a better advocate so you can see the unique gifts and talents of individuals on the autism spectrum fully recognized. Please join Ilia's email list to get more information on the podcast, receive blog posts and the newsletter. To learn more visit www.autisminreallifethepodcast.com. To support the podcast please consider donating at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autismIRLMusic &amp; Editing Copyright 2020 Ryan Walsh. To hear more of Ryan's music, you can check out his SoundCloud @TransparentDark The information, opinions, and recommendations presented on the Autism in Real Life podcast, website, or newsletter are for general information purposes only and are solely those of the individuals involved and may not represent AANE’s positions, strategies or opinions.

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