Everyone has a story. Every voice deserves to be heard.
This podcast is dedicated to empowering autistic self-advocates by sharing valuable resources, amplifying lived experiences, and fostering a sense of community and understanding.
Through a blend of expert insights and personal narratives, each episode explores topics that matter to autistic individuals navigating everyday life.
Pull up a chair, let’s unmask it together.
Episode 20: Finding Your Voice While Navigating Sensory and Emotional Overload
You're in for an inspiring talk with Youth Empowerment Speaker and Self-Advocate, Lawrence Harris. We talk with Lawrence about his personal experience finding his own voice, how he manages sensory overload, and the tools and routines he uses to help himself succeed.
Prefer video? Watch the full episode on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn3JOcwSzSM
Related Resources
Lawrence Harris' Website
Self-Advocacy Information for Individuals with Autism
ASSIST: Autism Sensory Strategies, Information, and Toolkit
24 Sept 2026
Episode 19: What Meaningful and Supportive Employment Can Look Like for Autistic Adults
Join us as we talk with Mechaele Johnson, a Job Coach and Behavioral Specialist for Devereux Pennsylvania Adult Services, and self-advocate Emily, who works with Mechaele on her employment.
We'll talk through how an inclusive employment process can benefit both the employee and the employer, what strengths autistic individuals bring to the workforce, and more!
Prefer Video? Watch this episode now on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/5CNhj503Xjo
Related Resources
Devereux PA Adult Services
Employment Toolkit
Employment Information for Individuals with Autism
27 Aug 2026
Episode 18: Finding Your Way - Navigating College After an Autism Diagnosis
For Emma, college was already a time of new experiences, challenges, and independence, but during freshman year, she also received an autism diagnosis that changed the way she understood herself and her experiences.
In this episode of Autism Unmasked, Emma shares her personal journey through college before and after her diagnosis. She talks about navigating academics, social experiences, self-advocacy, and the process of learning what support she needed as she adjusted to a new understanding of herself.
Join us for an honest conversation about discovering autism in college, finding the right support, and navigating this important transition as you learn more about who you are.
Prefer video? Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/pS9smxzxKBw
Related Resources:
College Information for Individuals with Autism
10 Tips for Staying Organized In College
Secondary Transition: What Educators Need to Know
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