Episode 73: Andrew Arboe

Welcome to episode #73 We’re thrilled to be joined by Andrew Arboe today. Andrew Arboe is a self-advocate with a professional work background consisting of public school, private school, nonprofits, and online programs. Andrew is also a public speaker known for talking throughout New England about autism and his personal experiences.Welcome to the show Andrew!QuestionsJN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realise that you weren’t neurotypical? 5-6 y.o.Temple Grandin on the sceneInto video games/pokemonUpper elementary school started getting challengingWhat challenges did you face? Processing emotions when the environment is chaotic (raised voices)Unsure what to do after school - didn’t want to do tech/ITWhat strengths are you leaning into now?Explorer personality - play archetypeJC: What "work" projects are you concentrating on? 1 to 1 work in special education:Public schoolPrivate schoolHelping with social skillsE.g. helping with cooking - organising recipes etc.Letting go of expectations about NT work/driving abilitiesWriting/Public speaking/advocacy in different states - personal experience“Red mage”Studying psychologyJN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time? Niche games Exploring different cities/coffee shopsClassic movies: The Red Shoes, It happened one nightAnime movies on big screenPuppy (9 month old German shepherd)JC: Productivity tips  What do you do to optimise productivity during your working hours? CoffeeBreaksMeditation app - breaksDrivingGet ahead of work (e.g. reading history of psychology)Study music - anime movie music (peak fire)What is some unhelpful productivity advice that doesn’t work for you?Be careful about substance usage (even caffeine)Policing people about incorrect language usageBREAK JC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time? Get up at 6 - take dog outEat bagelHave coffee at workJC: How is your sleep? How do you switch off at night? Video games to wind downRead book (Stuart Brown - Play book)Midnight sleepJN: Where can people connect with you or find your work? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-arboe/Website: https://andrewarboe.weebly.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewarboespeaker5/JC: Do you have any final words or asks for our audience? Don’t police people unnecessarily - be kindStart with small stepsThink of like leveling up like GokuDon’t give upMore from Focus Bear:Website: https://focusbear.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-bear/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@focusbearappTwitter: https://twitter.com/focusbear1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focus_bear/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusbearapp/Podcast: https://podcast.focusbear.ioTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@focusbearConnect with Jeremy:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nageljeremyEmail: [email protected] with Joey:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycorea/Newsletter: https://thepluckyjester.com/newsletter/