Working Class Autistic
Claim This Podcastby Kevin Joseph
Podcast Overview
<p>Autistic people have so much to offer, and yet so many of us struggle to fit in to a world that isn’t designed for us. Welcome to the Working Class Autistic podcast, where I talk to experts and discuss ways for late-discovered autistic and neurodivergent adults to thrive and reach our full potential at work and beyond.</p>
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1/6/2026
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June 23, 2026
How Katie Oswald Built a Community For Autistic Adults, By Autistic Adults
<p>“I got diagnosed [with autism] when I was 38. And so like anything where you go and get a diagnosis, you're like, oh, what are the next steps? And I found out that really there aren't any for when you're diagnosed as an adult. I was looking for information. I was looking for people that I could talk to about their experience who I could relate to. And I just wasn't able to find anything especially in my age range. I'm like, well, maybe I'll create something where there is this space where we can get together and talk to each other and learn from each other's experience and have that sense of belonging.” </p><p>Katie Oswald is the founder of Full Spectrum Agency, a community for autistic adults. I first met Katie at the Navigating Autism Today conference put on by the Autism Alliance of Michigan. When I learned about all the work she has done to create a community for autistic people, I knew she would be a perfect guest on the podcast and we had a great discussion about the importance of spaces for autistic adults that are created by autistic adults.</p><p>You will learn:</p><ul><li>What the “services cliff” is and how it affects autistic adults</li><li>How Katie is helping autistic voices be heard in government</li><li>How you can get started with autism advocacy in your own area</li><li>Plus, learn about Katie’s special interest!</li></ul><p>Follow-up Questions:</p><ul><li>How has autism reframed your past struggles?</li><li>Have you been affected by the services cliff?</li><li>Is there a meetup group for autistic adults in your city?</li></ul><p>Guest Bio:</p><p>Katie Oswald is an Autistic self-advocate and nonprofit founder who works at the intersection of education, disability justice, and real-world systems that weren’t built with Autistic people in mind. She’s the founder of Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, where she focuses on helping people move from trying to “fix” Autistic people to actually supporting them in ways that work.</p><p>Katie trains educators and professionals on neurodiversity-affirming practices, with a focus on things like communication differences, sensory needs, and what support really looks like in everyday environments. Her work is grounded in lived experience and centered on a simple idea: Autistic people don’t need to change who they are to belong.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://fullspectrumautisticadults.org">Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.meetup.com/full-spectrum-agency-autistic-adults/">https://www.meetup.com/full-spectrum-agency-autistic-adults/</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://autisticadvocacy.org/">Autistic Self Advocacy Network</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thinkingautismguide.com/">Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://kindtheory.org">Kind Theory</a></li></ul><p>Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email me at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:kevin@workingclassautistic.com">kevin@workingclassautistic.com</a></p>
June 9, 2026
Ten Tips From Ten Interviews
<p>In honor of releasing my tenth interview episode on the podcast, I decided to collect a quote from each interview and compile them into one episode. This is a great episode to start with if you’re new to the podcast or need a quick hit of inspiration!</p><p>You will learn:</p><ul><li>How to approach autism like a detective</li><li>How to tell if an employer supports neurodiversity</li><li>How to check in during conversations</li><li>And much more!</li></ul><p>Follow-up Question:</p><ul><li>Which tip was your favorite? Let me know through one of my social media accounts below!</li></ul><p>Social Media Links:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/workingclassautistic/">Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-joseph-236657171/">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/user/WCAPodcastKevin/">Reddit</a></li></ul><p>Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email me at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:kevin@workingclassautistic.com">kevin@workingclassautistic.com</a></p>
May 26, 2026
Finding Resources for Autistic People with Erik Gallery
<p>“It really comes down to just working with individuals one-on-one, understanding where they're at, and trying to lead them to the options that exist here in Michigan to support what they need.” -Erik Gallery</p><p>My guest this week is Erik Gallery, the Director of Navigation for the Autism Alliance of Michigan. I met Erik at the Alliance’s Navigating Autism Today conference and I jumped at the chance to talk to him about the alliance and the tools it could offer to autistic adults.</p><p>You will learn:</p><ul><li>How the MiNavigator program can identify resources for autistic people</li><li>How autism evaluation centers can help adults</li><li>The importance of shared spaces for autistic people</li><li>Plus, learn about Erik’s special interest!</li></ul><p>Follow-up Questions:</p><ul><li>Where can you find resources for autistic people?</li><li>Can you share those resources with someone who needs them?</li><li>What’s one thing you can do to create belonging?</li></ul><p>Guest Bio:</p><p>Erik Gallery is the Director of Navigation for the Autism Alliance of Michigan. He leads an interdisciplinary team of professionals as they serve those touched by autism across the state, addressing needs through the lifespan. Erik’s background in disability services ranges more than a decade, from job coaching and case management, to clinical services and executive administration.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/">Autism Alliance of Michigan</a></li></ul><p>Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email me at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:kevin@workingclassautistic.com">kevin@workingclassautistic.com</a></p>
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- What is Working Class Autistic?
<p>Autistic people have so much to offer, and yet so many of us struggle to fit in to a world that isn’t designed for us. Welcome to the Working Class Autistic podcast, where I talk to experts and discuss ways for late-discovered autistic and neurodivergent adults to thrive and reach our full potential at work and beyond.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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