Regulation Station: Finding the Right School Too Late

In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by author and advocate Mitch Grace to discuss growing up autistic, receiving an autism diagnosis during high school, and navigating education from childhood through to postgraduate study.Mitch reflects on the challenges of social communication, feeling different from his peers, and the mixed emotions that came with finally understanding why certain aspects of life had always felt harder. Together, Becca and Mitch explore the educational environments that helped them thrive, the importance of accommodations, and how autistic students can advocate for the support they need.In this episode:Receiving an autism diagnosis and what it changedSocial communication, friendships and understanding yourselfThe impact of specialist schools and smaller class sizesWhat makes an educational environment truly inclusiveCollege accommodations and disability support servicesNavigating higher education as an autistic studentThe importance of self-advocacy and asking for supportWhy autistic-led advice and lived experience matterGuest:Mitch Grace is the author of Growing Up with Asperger's: Lessons Learned and Shareable Wisdom, where he shares practical advice and personal reflections drawn from his experiences growing up autistic.🚂 Subscribe now to hear future episodes.🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com🌐 Learn more about the network at AutisticCulturePodcastNetwork.com🎙️ Executive Producers: Amy Burns, Anamaria B Call, Andrew Banner, Anna Goodson, Ashley Apelzin, Audrea Volker, Ben Coulson, Brian Churcek, Cappy Hamper, Carley Biblin, Charlene Deva, Chloe Cross, Clay Duhigg, Clayton Oliver, Danny Dunn, Daria Brown, David Garrido, Emily Burgess, Eric Crane, Erik Stenerud, Fiona Baker, Grace Norman, Helen Shaddock, Jaimie Collins, Jason Killian, Jen Unruh, Jennifer Carpenter, Julia Tretter, Kathie Watson-Gray, Kenneth Knowles, Kira Cotter, Kristine Lang, Kyle Raney, Llew P Williams, Laura Alvarado, Laura De Vito, Laura Provonsha, Lily George, Nelly Darmi, Nigel Rogers, Rachel Miller, Tim Scott, Tyler Kunz, Victoria Steed, Yanina Wood.🎧 Producers: AJ Knight, Bobby Simon, Da Kovac, Eleanor Collins, Emily Griffiths, Hannah Hughes, Jennifer Kemp, Jonas Fløde, Kate F, Katie N Benitez, Kendra Murphy, Lisa Dennys, Logan Wall, Louise Lomas, Melissa Nance, Nicola Owen, Rebecka Johansson, Sam Morris, Sarah Hannah Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.