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	Podcast:		Empower Students Now
	Episode:		106. Navigating an Adult Diagnosis of Autism
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		00:28:00
	Publish Date:		2026-01-10 15:00:00
	Description:		Join Amanda Werner and her good friend Jessica Martin in this insightful episode as they dive deep into navigating life with autism and other neurodivergent conditions in adulthood. Jess shares personal experiences about her sensory sensitivities and struggles with social anxiety, while Amanda discusses the process and importance of receiving an autism diagnosis later in life. They explore how self-awareness can improve entrepreneurial endeavors and offer resources for self-assessment through a website called Embrace Autism. Stay tuned for a candid conversation filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and valuable insights for managing a neurodivergent life in adulthood 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:36 Amanda's Autism Diagnosis Journey 02:04 Jess's Sensory Sensitivities 05:11 The Cost and Process of Adult Autism Diagnosis 06:07 Self-Diagnosis and Understanding Neurodivergence 07:19 Impact of Diagnosis on Personal and Professional Life 14:21 Resources and Assessments for Autism 19:08 Sharing the Diagnosis with Family 21:13 Conclusion and Farewell Resources: embrace-autism.com Support the show
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