Autism in Females, Part 2 with Olivia Hops | TBT

Discover what’s possible when you mix your own batter.  Do you know any recently-diagnosed autistic women trying to figure out what support they need? This episode is part two of my conversation with Olivia Hops, a late-diagnosed Autistic Self-Advocate and YouTuber from California. She talks about how she’s learned to manage anxiety and meltdowns since receiving her autism diagnosis. Among other things, we discuss: Selective mutism during meltdowns The importance of coping mechanisms and support systems Olivia’s autistic strengths Resources for other autistic business owners Tips for newly diagnosed autistic females To learn more about Olivia Hops and her work, please visit https://oliviahops.org/. —--------- This episode is part one of our conversation with Olivia Hops, which was originally released on March 3, 2022.  Olivia is the owner of Unbaked Bar, an online edible cookie dough shop, and her mission is to help autistic adults become successful business owners. She also uses her YouTube channel to spread awareness of how autism presents differently for females.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey