Children with autism have tons of unique gifts that they can hone and enrich for further personal development. But what if you are diagnosed with such a condition as an adult? To celebrate two years of Care More Be Better Podcast, Corinna Bellizzi talks with Carolyn Kiel, who got her diagnosis of being autistic as an adult. In this conversation, she explains how this newfound truth changed her perspective and approach in interviewing people within the realm of neurodivergence in her show, Beyond 6 Seconds. She explains how hearing stories of people with autism, Tourette’s, dyslexia, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and other neurodivergent cases made her realize that these conditions are not disabilities but extraordinary abilities. Carolyn also discusses how they should not be forced to conform to societal norms but must be approached from a different and multicolored spectrum.

About Guest:

Carolyn Kiel is an experienced instructional designer of employee training programs. On her award-winning podcast, Beyond 6 Seconds, she features neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creatives and advocates who shatter misconceptions, break stigma and showcase the diversity of the neurodivergent community. Carolyn has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Vassar College and a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Guest Links

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckiel

Website: https://carolynkiel.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyond6seconds/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond6seconds/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beyond6S

Additional Resources Mentioned

https://www.beyond6seconds.net/

https://www.beyond6seconds.net/nonspeaking-autistic-self-advocacy-with-noah-seback/

https://www.beyond6seconds.net/becoming-a-young-autistic-advocate-with-quincy-hansen/

https://www.beyond6seconds.net/neurodiversity-and-inclusion-in-tech-with-jennifer-opal/

Show Notes

0:00 – Introduction

4:49 – A new reality

11:50 – Lessons from the past year

23:07 – Aha moments

28:13 – A vastly different spectrum

42:17 – Beyond 6 Seconds

47:13 – Conclusion

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