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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 28 MIN

Navigating an Adult Diagnosis of Autism

from Empower Students Now · host Amanda Werner

Join Amanda Werner and her good friend Jessica Martin in this insightful episode as they dive deep into navigating life with autism and other neurodivergent conditions in adulthood. Jess shares personal experiences about her sensory sensitivities and struggles with social anxiety, while Amanda discusses the process and importance of receiving an autism diagnosis later in life. They explore how self-awareness can improve entrepreneurial endeavors and offer resources for self-assessment through a website called Embrace Autism. Stay tuned for a candid conversation filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and valuable insights for managing a neurodivergent life in adulthood00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:36 Amanda's Autism Diagnosis Journey02:04 Jess's Sensory Sensitivities05:11 The Cost and Process of Adult Autism Diagnosis06:07 Self-Diagnosis and Understanding Neurodivergence07:19 Impact of Diagnosis on Personal and Professional Life14:21 Resources and Assessments for Autism19:08 Sharing the Diagnosis with Family21:13 Conclusion and FarewellResources: embrace-autism.com

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Join Amanda Werner and her good friend Jessica Martin in this insightful episode as they dive deep into navigating life with autism and other neurodivergent conditions in adulthood. Jess shares personal experiences about her sensory sensitivities and struggles with social anxiety, while Amanda discusses the process and importance of receiving an autism diagnosis later in life. They explore how self-awareness can improve entrepreneurial endeavors and offer resources for self-assessment through...

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