4. Can Autism Be a Superpower? A Conversation with Dr. Crystal Morrison

Join Ekaterina for a conversation with Dr. Crystal Morrison, an entrepreneur, scientist, book author, and advocate for people on the autism spectrum.Time codes:0:45 Introducing Dr. Crystal Morrison and her work3:48 Working with adults is easier than with kids4:08 Crystal’s tech startup, entrepreneurship, and consulting to build a village around a child6:08 Book: Superheroes on the Spectrum7:06 Book’s co-author story7:58 Celebrate the stories of neurodivergent people, challenges, and gifts9:25 Crystal’s favorite story from the book11:28 Autistic kids are good with animals12:43 “How to Build a Hug” children’s book – a story of Temple Grandin14:13 How Crystal found the heroes of her book15:20 Sacrifices/choices in Crystal’s career to accommodate family needs17:40 Why mothers step out of leadership roles and why they may not feel comfortable talking about it21:06 What Crystal would have done differently now and what advice she would give to women in their 20s and 30s23:30 Clarifying the stereotype of having it all together24:49 Other types of care that may impact work and a woman’s availability – caring for a disabled sibling, aging parent, or enforcing boundaries and self-care26:04 The new generation has more self-care and balance26:56 Crystal’s advocacy: how parents can leverage their support system and be transparent and authentic about their lives29:05 Where a parent can seek help, and what the first steps to take are31:26 Inappropriate advice that parents of special needs kids often get33:28 Corporal punishment in schools34:05 Feeling empowered as a woman, mother, and professional – you are the subject matter expert on your child35:33 Self-care tips for single moms#autisticchild #autism #autismawareness #onthespectrum #learningdisability #peopleonthespectrum #specialneedschild #specialneeds