We build adulting skills with autistic graduates and their families so they flourish on their own!
When Autism Grows Up
Claim This Podcastby Lynn C Davison
54 episodes
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We build adulting skills with autistic graduates and their families so they flourish on their own!
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Publishing Since
6/27/2023
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Recent Episodes
June 24, 2026
These Are the Patterns I See That Keep Autistic Adults & Families Stuck (After 7 Years of Coaching)
<p><span>After seven years of coaching autistic young adults and their parents, I've noticed something important: the struggles may look different on the surface, but underneath, they're often deeply human struggles. </span></p> <p><span>In this episode, I share the seven patterns I see over and over again that tend to hold people back. We'll explore why lasting growth doesn't come from pushing harder, controlling more, or trying to fix ourselves. It comes from creating safety, connection, curiosity, and understanding. </span></p> <p><span>You'll learn: </span></p> <ul> <li><span>Why pressure rarely creates lasting growth</span></li> <li>The difference between managing people and understanding them</li> <li>Why shame keeps both parents and young adults stuck</li> <li>How self-understanding creates traction</li> <li>Why confidence grows through experimentation, not perfection</li> <li>What actually helps autistic young adults move forward</li> </ul> <p>If you're a parent, caregiver, educator, coach, or an autistic young adult yourself, I hope this perspective offers encouragement, clarity, and a more compassionate path forward. If this resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need to hear this message.</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/_-77mJWq5PU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to watch the video on YouTube.</a></p>
June 22, 2026
Why Autistic Adults Feel Overwhelmed, Exhausted & Misunderstood | With Sarah Bergenfield
<p>What if autism isn't primarily a social or communication condition—but a condition of sensory surplus?</p> <p>In this thought-provoking conversation, Lynn Davison sits down with Sarah Bergenfield, author of Wired to Feel, to explore a groundbreaking perspective on autism, sensory processing, and the nervous system.</p> <p>Together, they discuss why the world can feel overwhelming for autistic people, the role of uncertainty and predictability, and how self-understanding can transform the way we experience ourselves and our relationships.</p> <p>They also explore Internal Family Systems (IFS), embodiment, emotional regulation, self-acceptance, and practical tools for navigating life with greater clarity and compassion.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>✔️ Why Sarah describes autism as a condition of sensory surplus</p> <p>✔️ The connection between sensory processing, uncertainty, and overwhelm</p> <p>✔️ How IFS can help us better understand ourselves</p> <p>✔️ Why predictability matters for nervous system regulation</p> <p>✔️ Practical tools for self-compassion, advocacy, and authentic living</p> <p><strong>About Sarah Bergenfield</strong></p> <p>Sarah Bergenfield is a Certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner, writer, educator, and author of Wired to Feel. Her work combines lived experience, neuroscience, embodiment, and IFS to help autistic adults better understand themselves, advocate for their needs, and cultivate lasting self-acceptance.</p> <p><span>➡️ Learn more about Sarah Bergenfield and her book, Wired to Feel here: <a href="https://www.sarahbergenfield.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sarahbergenfield.com/</a></span></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/0YN7tFSRkxM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">You can watch the full interview on YouTube here.</a></p>
June 1, 2026
How Neurodivergent Adults Can Build Genuine Friendships Without Masking | With Caroline Maguire
<p><span>Why does friendship feel so hard for so many neurodivergent adults? </span></p> <p><span>In this powerful conversation, internationally recognized ADHD coach, educator, and author Caroline Maguire shares why traditional friendship advice often fails autistic and ADHD adults, and what actually helps. We talk about loneliness, masking, self-advocacy, online communities, friendship burnout, social anxiety, and how to build authentic relationships without pretending to be someone you’re not. </span></p> <p><span>If you’ve ever felt like you were “bad at friendship,” this episode will feel validating, hopeful, and incredibly eye-opening.</span></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/BVa8z3O5QaI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>You can watch the full video interview here.</span></a></p> <p><span>➡️ Check out Caroline's work and new book, Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults here: <a href="https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/</a></span></p>
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