How To!: Navigate Adult Autism

It’s a family joke that Dave and his 13 year-old son are the same
person. So when his son found out he is autistic, Dave realized
that he, too, is on the autism spectrum. The label is a comfort—a
reassurance that his personality “quirks” have an explanation. But,
at the same time, it’s led to all of these questions like should he
tell people? What does this change, if anything? And how does he
learn to navigate a neurotypical world? On this episode of How To!,
Carvell Wallace brings in journalist and podcast host, Lauren Ober.
Lauren documented her own autism journey on The Loudest Girl In the
World. She has lots of advice for living life as a newly diagnosed
neurodivergent person.  If you liked this episode, check out:
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