Welcome to this week's episode of The Better Together Podcast! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza speaks with Erin about:

• Her experience as both a parent of a child with autism and ADHD and a learning specialist.
• The Oregon youth work program helping teens with disabilities gain employment skills.
• Understanding the various aspects of special education and learning disabilities.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:01:29 - Work ethic and youth employment programs

00:11:02 - Understanding the role of a learning specialist

00:20:55 - Preparing teens for employment and independence

00:24:16 - Explaining the "spoon theory" of energy management

00:29:03 - Understanding "masking" and autistic burnout

00:39:03 - Need for life skills education in schools