My Autistic World: Authentic Stories of Late Diagnosis
Welcome to "Adult Autism: My Autistic World," a podcast exploring autism discovered in adulthood. Matt, diagnosed at 42, shares personal experiences and challenges faced by late-diagnosed autistic individuals. Inspired by Melissa Tacia’s "Oh, that's just my autism," Matt discusses masking, burnout, job struggles, relationships and self-acceptance. Join Matt for an honest, insightful look into living as an autistic adult. Subscribe to "Adult Autism: My Autistic World" for an enlightening journey of self-discovery and understanding. https://linktr.ee/myautisticworld
Episodes
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Matt explores the gap between performative autism awareness and the lived experiences of autistic adults. With April bringing the usual wave of blue lights and puzzle pieces, this episode is a clear-eyed call to go deeper- to move beyond slogans and into real understanding, action, and inclusion.
Through honest storytelling, Matt reflects on the impact of late diagnosis, the cost of ...
What if the difference between struggling and thriving wasn’t about working harder—but working smarter? In this episode, we’re breaking down what accommodations really are and why they matter for everyone—not just those with official diagnoses.
I’ll share what I’ve learned about self-advocacy, the surprising ways accommodations have reshaped my work and home life, and why balance—not just ease—matters when making things more accessi...
This Holiday Special and Season 1 Finale aims to take everything that we covered this season and stitch it together into one cohesive big picture with some new insight and juxtaposition of these themes. Resources mentioned in the episode: Embrace Autism
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In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt dives into the fascinating world of special interests- those unique and intense passions that bring so much joy and purpose to many autistic and neurodivergent individuals. He shares some of the special interests that have shaped his life, from ancient civilizations to cults, and his obsession with Tori Amos. He also shares his latest and dominant special interest- neurodiver...
In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt takes a reflective journey through their employment history, shedding light on how undiagnosed autism impacted his career. Despite often being recognized as a strong employee, he frequently experienced burnout, often leaving jobs due to feelings of overwhelm or becoming stuck in issues related to a strong sense of justice. He also discusses how autism contributed to difficult...
In this episode of Adult Autism:My Autistic World, Matt takes a deep dive into the world of sensory differences experienced by autistic individuals. With a focus on the eight sensory systems—visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, gustatory, vestibular, proprioceptive, and interoceptive—he explores the complex relationship between sensory overload and sensory-seeking behaviors, known as "stimming." This episode is perfect for those l...
In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt tackles the issue of misdiagnosis among undiagnosed autistic individuals, sharing personal experiences and shedding light on why autism can go unrecognized until later in life. This episode is particularly insightful for those navigating their own diagnostic journeys or supporting loved ones who may be experiencing similar struggles.
Matt opens up about the frustration of re...
In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt dives deeper into the nuances of burnout, comparing traditional occupational burnout with Autistic Burnout and Autistic Burnout Syndrome. After receiving questions from listeners following the previous burnout episode, the host provides a more detailed exploration of how autism affects burnout and the additional challenges of being undiagnosed.
He begins by breaking down...
In this episode of Adult Autism:My Autistic World, Matt delves into the complex topic of self-diagnosis in autism, exploring its benefits, challenges, and the broader conversations happening within the neurodivergent community. He shares personal experiences and insights, aiming to provide a balanced perspective on this often-debated subject. He addresses the controversy surrounding self-diagnosis, noting that some people view it s...
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