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Late Diagnosis Club

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The Late Diagnosis Club is a podcast by and for adults who found they were neurodivergent later-in-life. Hosted by Story Steward Dr. Angela Kingdon, this show features honest conversations with neurodivergent guests navigating the identity shock of late diagnosis or self-identification. Each episode explores neurodivergent traits through a cultural lens, debunks stereotypes, and offers solidarity for those processing family dynamics, unmasking, and reclaiming long-buried SPINs. Whether you’re self-identified or medically diagnosed, this club has been saving you a seat and helps you feel at home in your neurodivergent self.🎧 The Late Diagnosis Club is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcastnetwork.comđŸ“Č Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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jakson How Simon Helped Build the Autistic Culture Podcast Network After His Late Diagnosis kansikuva

How Simon Helped Build the Autistic Culture Podcast Network After His Late Diagnosis

In this final meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club Season One, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Simon Scott, co-founder of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network, co-host of The Neurodivergent Experience, and producer of this series. Simon shares his own journey of identifying as neurodivergent, a story marked by missed signs, school struggles, identity, and years of feeling like an alien. Together, Angela and Simon reflect on Simon’s work in podcasting — from co-hosting The Neurodivergent Experience to creating The Late Diagnosis Club — and how storytelling can create connection, validation, and community for neurodivergent people. In the final part of the episode, they dï»żiscuss the wider Autistic Culture Podcast Network, what they are building beyond this series, and what listeners can expect next. This is a conversation about connection, self-understanding, and closing a season — while opening the door to what comes next. đŸȘ‘ Attendees Chair: Dr Angela Kingdon — Author, community-builder, and Autistic advocate Guest: Simon Scott — Podcast producer, co-founder of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network, and co-host of The Neurodivergent Experience You: The Listener! đŸ—’ïž Meeting Agenda * Opening remarks from the Chair * Member introduction: Late identification and early missed signs * School experiences and feeling “different” * Simon’s podcasting journey * Building The Late Diagnosis Club * Community, belonging, and shared experience * Looking ahead to Season Two and the Autistic Culture Podcast Network * Key learnings * Club announcements đŸ§Ÿ Minutes from the Meeting 1ïžâƒŁ Opening Remarks Angela introduces Simon Scott and reflects on the journey of The Late Diagnosis Club — a space created for connection, understanding, and shared experience. 2ïžâƒŁ Member Introduction: Simon’s Story Simon describes a childhood marked by missed signs and environments that didn’t fit his needs. School brought challenges that were often misunderstood, leading him to internalise the idea that he was the problem. Without a framework for Autism, he learned to adapt and cope, carrying those patterns into adulthood. Over time, through reflection and exposure to neurodivergent experiences, Simon began to understand himself differently, leading to his identification as Autistic. 3ïžâƒŁ Discussion Highlights * Missed signs: Early indicators of neurodivergence not recognised * School experience: Environments that didn’t meet his needs * Internalised blame: Believing struggles were personal failings * Adaptation: Coping without knowing why things were difficult * Podcasting journey: From co-hosting The Neurodivergent Experience to producing The Late Diagnosis Club * Community: Finding connection through listening and participation * Reflection: Looking back with a new perspective * The Autistic Culture Podcast Network: Expanding beyond one podcast into a wider platform * What’s next: New shows, more voices, and continued community building 4ïžâƒŁ Key Learnings * You can feel different without knowing why. * Understanding yourself can change how you see your past. * You are not alone in your experiences. * Storytelling can be a powerful tool for connection and validation. * Community can create a sense of belonging. * There is no single way to be Autistic. 📌 Notice Board * The Neurodivergent Experience on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ia5o6nDiR5mgGIXJNtyZ7?si=edff851a8e0c4423] 📣 Club Announcements 🎧 The Late Diagnosis Club is available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXhqtffSfmJrGm5zHANCQ?si=90e3cdf219fe43eb], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-late-diagnosis-club/id1847627224], and all major platforms. 💬 Join our online meetups and community at latediagnosis.club [https://latediagnosis.club/]. 📌 Check the LDC Notice Board [https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/t/noticeboard] for Member Contributions 💜 There is a small charge — but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com [http://autisticcultureplus.com/] 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com [http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/] đŸ“Č Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast] đŸŽ™ïž 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 FlĂžde, 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

19. kesÀ 2026 - 1 h 29 min
jakson How Nyck Stopped Forcing a Life That Didn’t Fit After a Late Autism Diagnosis kansikuva

How Nyck Stopped Forcing a Life That Didn’t Fit After a Late Autism Diagnosis

In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Nyck Walsh, writer, therapist, and advocate, who shares their journey to identifying as Autistic and ADHD later in life. Nyck reflects on growing up feeling fundamentally different — navigating school, relationships, and work without the language to understand why things felt harder than they seemed for others. Like many late-identified adults, they developed ways to cope, adapt, and push through, often at the expense of their own well-being. It wasn’t until adulthood, through a combination of burnout, reflection, and exposure to neurodivergent experiences, that Nyck began to recognise themselves, leading to a deeper understanding of their needs, identity, and way of being. This is a conversation about unlearning, self-acceptance, and choosing a different way forward. đŸȘ‘ Attendees Chair: Dr Angela Kingdon — Author, community-builder, and Autistic advocate Guest: Nyck Walsh — Writer, therapist, and AuDHD advocate You: The Listener! đŸ—’ïž Meeting Agenda * Opening remarks from the Chair * Member introduction: Lifelong difference * Discussion: Masking and adaptation * Burnout and turning points * Late identification journey * Self-trust and unlearning * Identity and authenticity * Building a life that fits * Key learnings * Club announcements đŸ§Ÿ Minutes from the Meeting 1ïžâƒŁ Opening Remarks Angela introduces Nyck Walsh and reflects on the shared experience of reaching adulthood before having the language to understand oneself. 2ïžâƒŁ Member Introduction: Nyck’s Story Nyck describes a lifelong sense of being different, not quite fitting into expected social, academic, or professional norms. Without a framework for Autism or ADHD, they developed strategies to cope, often masking their natural responses and pushing themselves to meet external expectations. Over time, this led to burnout and a growing awareness that something deeper needed to be understood. Through reflection and exposure to neurodivergent experiences, Nyck began to recognise themselves, leading to a process of late identification and self-understanding. 3ïžâƒŁ Discussion Highlights * Lifelong difference: Feeling out of sync with others from an early age * Masking: Adapting behaviour to meet expectations * Internal pressure: Pushing through despite difficulty * Burnout: The cost of long-term masking * Late identification: Recognition through reflection and community * Self-trust: Learning to listen to internal need * Unlearning: Letting go of harmful narratives * Identity shift: Moving toward authenticity * Environment fit: Designing life around needs * Coaching perspective: Supporting others through similar journeys 4ïžâƒŁ Key Learnings * You can feel different long before you understand why. * Masking can delay recognition but comes at a cost. * Burnout is often a turning point toward self-understanding. * Late identification can open the door to self-trust. * Unlearning is as important as learning. * Building a life that fits is a process, not a moment. 📌 Notice Board * Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy: an anti-oppressive model for whole person care - Nyck’s book - For book orders in Europe and Asia [http://wwnorton.com/books/9781324082910?promo=WALSH20] * Nyck’s book - For book orders in the US [https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324082910?promo=WALSH20] * The discount code is WN357 and offers a 30% discount on both the print and ebook when ordered through our site. nyckwalsh.com * Nyck Walsh Counselling and Training Centre on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/Nyck-Walsh-Counseling-Training-Center-Formerly-The-Infinite-U-100059522386032/] * Nyck Walsh on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nyckwalsh/] * ADHD 2.0 and VAST [https://www.amazon.co.uk/ADHD-2-0-Essential-Strategies-Distraction/dp/0399178732] * Kinetic Cognitive Style (KCS) term for ADHD [https://stimpunks.org/glossary/kinetic-cognitive-style/] 📣 Club Announcements 🎧 The Late Diagnosis Club is available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXhqtffSfmJrGm5zHANCQ?si=90e3cdf219fe43eb], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-late-diagnosis-club/id1847627224], and all major platforms. 💬 Join our online meetups and community at latediagnosis.club [https://latediagnosis.club/]. 📌 Check the LDC Notice Board [https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/t/noticeboard] for Member Contributions 💜 There is a small charge — but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com [http://autisticcultureplus.com/] 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com [http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/] đŸ“Č Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast] đŸŽ™ïž 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 FlĂžde, 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

12. kesÀ 2026 - 52 min
jakson How Katharine Spent 40 Years in Therapy Before Discovering She Was Autistic kansikuva

How Katharine Spent 40 Years in Therapy Before Discovering She Was Autistic

In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Katharine Gates, a writer, artist, and long-time creative who identified as Autistic and ADHD after a lifetime of questioning herself. Katharine shares how she spent decades feeling like the “odd one out” — academically gifted, outwardly successful, yet constantly struggling with everyday life, relationships, and a persistent sense that something didn’t quite fit. After 40 years of therapy, misdiagnoses, and searching for answers, it was a period of Autistic burnout that finally led her to recognise her neurodivergence and begin to reframe her life. This is a conversation about being misunderstood for decades — and what changes when you finally understand yourself. đŸȘ‘ Attendees Chair: Dr Angela Kingdon — Author, community-builder, and Autistic advocate Guest: Katharine Gates — writer, artist, and Autistic + ADHD creator You: The Listener! đŸ—’ïž Meeting Agenda * Opening remarks from the Chair * Member introduction: Gifted child, lifelong difference * Discussion: Masking, achievement, and burnout * Privilege and hidden accommodations * ADHD + Autism dual identification * Alexithymia and emotional processing * Special interests and bottom-up thinking * Family patterns and generational neurodivergence * Self-compassion and dropping shame * Key learnings * Club announcements đŸ§Ÿ Minutes from the Meeting 1ïžâƒŁ Opening Remarks Angela introduces Katharine Gates, whose story reflects a common Late Diagnosis Club experience — decades of feeling different, capable, and confused all at once. 2ïžâƒŁ Member Introduction: Katharine’s Story Katharine describes herself as an “exceedingly odd child,” growing up academically gifted but struggling to translate that success into everyday life. She became highly skilled at masking — orienting her life around achievement and external validation — while privately questioning why basic things felt so difficult. Over time, this led to cycles of burnout, misdiagnosis, and self-blame, with labels such as depression, anxiety, substance use, and personality disorder used to explain her experiences. It wasn’t until a major burnout in adulthood that Katharine encountered the concept of autistic burnout and began recognising herself in Autistic narratives. 3ïžâƒŁ Discussion Highlights * Gifted but struggling: Academic success masking real challenges * Hyper masking: Performing competence at the cost of burnout * Burnout trigger: Brain “stopping” rather than emotional collapse * Therapist dismissal: Being told she “just wanted to feel special” * ADHD alongside Autism: Dual identification later in the process * Alexithymia: Difficulty identifying and processing emotions * Masking as performance: Life experienced as “putting on a show” * Parenting moment: Struggles with empathy prompting deeper reflection * Generational patterns: Neurodivergence, trauma, and coping across family lines * Special interests: Deep dives into systems, patterns, and categorisation 4ïžâƒŁ Key Learnings * You can be highly capable and still struggle deeply. * Masking can delay recognition for decades. * Privilege can both hide support needs and meet them. * Burnout can be the turning point toward understanding. * Emotional processing differences are often overlooked. * Special interests can shape identity, career, and meaning. * Self-compassion can be one of the most powerful outcomes of a diagnosis. 📣 Club Announcements 🎧 The Late Diagnosis Club is available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXhqtffSfmJrGm5zHANCQ?si=90e3cdf219fe43eb], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-late-diagnosis-club/id1847627224], and all major platforms. 💬 Join our online meetups and community at latediagnosis.club [https://latediagnosis.club/]. 📌 Check the LDC Notice Board [https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/t/noticeboard] for Member Contributions 💜 There is a small charge — but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com [http://autisticcultureplus.com/] 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com [http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/] đŸ“Č Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast] đŸŽ™ïž 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 FlĂžde, 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

5. kesÀ 2026 - 56 min
jakson How Dale Missed His Autism Diagnosis Despite Working in Special Education kansikuva

How Dale Missed His Autism Diagnosis Despite Working in Special Education

In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Dale Pickles — host of Sendcast and Managing Director of B Squared — for a wide-ranging conversation on late diagnosis, education systems, and what it really means to support neurodivergent people. Dale shares how he grew up surrounded by special education — yet still missed his own Autism and ADHD. It wasn’t until 2023, prompted by supporting his daughter through her diagnosis journey, that everything finally clicked. This is a conversation about understanding yourself, supporting the next generation, and rethinking systems that weren’t built for neurodivergent minds. đŸȘ‘ Attendees Chair: Dr Angela Kingdon — Author, community-builder, and Autistic advocate Guest: Dale Pickles — SEND specialist, podcast host, and Managing Director of B Squared You: The Listener! đŸ—’ïž Meeting Agenda * Opening remarks from the Chair * Member introduction: Family neurodivergence and missed recognition * Learning social rules and masking * Late diagnosis through parenting * Navigating the UK diagnosis system * Education system challenges and executive function in schools * SEND reform and needs-led support * AI and neurodivergent support tools * Key learnings * Club announcements đŸ§Ÿ Minutes from the Meeting 1ïžâƒŁ Opening Remarks Angela introduces Dale Pickles and reflects on how someone can grow up immersed in special education and still miss their own neurodivergence. 2ïžâƒŁ Member Introduction: Dale’s Story Dale grew up in a family deeply connected to special education, yet his own Autism and ADHD were not identified. Although he recognised he was different, he didn’t feel he met diagnostic criteria. Instead, he developed ways to adapt, learning social rules, structuring his environment, and building a life that worked for him. His path to diagnosis came later, prompted by supporting his daughter through her own challenges and recognition. 3ïžâƒŁ Discussion Highlights * Missed in plain sight: Growing up around SEND without recognising himself * Family neurodivergence: Traits present across generations * Long-term relationships: Building connections through learned skills * Diagnosis trigger: Supporting his daughter through school struggles * Self-accommodation: Designing life to reduce friction * Labels vs reality: Diagnosis doesn’t define ability * Fail-first system: Support often comes only after crisis * SEND reform: Moving toward needs-led support * Early intervention: Preventing long-term harm * Executive function gap: A missing focus in schools * AI support: Tools for communication, reflection, and preparation * Environmental impact: Needs to change depending on context 4ïžâƒŁ Key Learnings * You can build a life that works without knowing why it works. * Late diagnosis often comes through supporting others. * Self-accommodation is a powerful but often invisible skill. * Diagnosis is personal and not always necessary for everyone. * Education systems often require failure before support. * Early support can prevent long-term harm and trauma. * Executive function is a key area often overlooked in schools. 📌 Notice Board * Dale’s Podcast - https://thesendcast.com/sendcast-episodes/ [https://thesendcast.com/sendcast-episodes/] * Dale’s LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dalepickles [http://www.linkedin.com/in/dalepickles] * Brain in Hand App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brain-in-hand-mobile/id607805378] 📣 Club Announcements 🎧 The Late Diagnosis Club is available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXhqtffSfmJrGm5zHANCQ?si=90e3cdf219fe43eb], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-late-diagnosis-club/id1847627224], and all major platforms. 💬 Join our online meetups and community at latediagnosis.club [https://latediagnosis.club/]. 📌 Check the LDC Notice Board [https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/t/noticeboard] for Member Contributions 💜 There is a small charge — but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com [http://autisticcultureplus.com/] 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com [http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/] đŸ“Č Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast] đŸŽ™ïž 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 FlĂžde, 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

29. touko 2026 - 58 min
jakson How Jason Built a Life That Worked for Him After His Late Autism Diagnosis kansikuva

How Jason Built a Life That Worked for Him After His Late Autism Diagnosis

In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Jason Killian, an engineer, hiking instructor, and long time member of the club, who shares his journey to understanding himself as Autistic in his 40s. Growing up in a neurodivergent household, Jason was unknowingly accommodated in early childhood. Despite strong academic performance, Jason struggled with social integration, bullying, and later workplace dynamics, experiences that only made sense years later through the lens of Autism. This is a conversation about understanding your needs, building a life that fits, and what changes when you finally have the right framework. đŸȘ‘ Attendees Chair: Dr Angela Kingdon — Author, community-builder, and Autistic advocate Guest: Jason Killian — Engineer, hiking instructor, and Autistic advocate You: The Listener! đŸ—’ïž Meeting Agenda * Opening remarks from the Chair * Member introduction: Early environment and hidden accommodations * Discussion: School overwhelm and social expectations * IEPs, missed diagnoses, and academic masking * Workplace challenges and burnout * Late identification and diagnosis journey * Self-accommodation and relationships * Hiking, regulation, and sensory experience * Key learnings * Club announcements đŸ§Ÿ Minutes from the Meeting 1ïžâƒŁ Opening Remarks Angela introduces Jason Killian, a longtime LDC member whose story explores what it means to grow up supported, but not understood, and to find clarity later in life. 2ïžâƒŁ Member Introduction: Jason’s Story Jason grew up in a neurodivergent family where his needs were naturally accommodated — quiet spaces, independence, and room to explore interests. But once he entered school, sensory overwhelm, social expectations, and group environments became challenging. Without a framework for Autism, these struggles were interpreted as social difficulties rather than unmet needs. Although he performed well academically, Jason experienced bullying, isolation, and later workplace challenges, particularly around communication, expectations, and social norms. It wasn’t until adulthood — after years of reflection, therapy, and recognising patterns — that Jason identified as Autistic and sought a formal diagnosis. 3ïžâƒŁ Discussion Highlights * Neurodivergent household: Early needs met without formal recognition * School shock: Sensory overwhelm and social confusion in group settings * IEP limitations: Focus on social skills, not sensory or learning needs * Bullying experience: Social differences targeted in adolescence and work * College turning point: Finding acceptance in the queer community * Pandemic reflection: Patterns recognised through shared experiences online * Relationship clarity: Shared neurodivergence improves understanding * Workplace shift: Smaller company enabling better fit and autonomy * Hiking regulation: Nature as a consistent nervous system support * Sensory joy: Smell, sound, and visual richness in outdoor environments 4ïžâƒŁ Key Learnings * Support without understanding can still leave gaps. * Academic success does not mean needs are being met. * Late identification often comes through pattern recognition over time. * Self-accommodation is a critical skill for wellbeing. * Relationships can improve with shared understanding and language. * Environment plays a major role in regulation and success. * Special interests can become both careers and lifelines. 📣 Club Announcements 🎧 The Late Diagnosis Club is available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXhqtffSfmJrGm5zHANCQ?si=90e3cdf219fe43eb], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-late-diagnosis-club/id1847627224], and all major platforms. 💬 Join our online meetups and community at latediagnosis.club [https://latediagnosis.club/]. 📌 Check the LDC Notice Board [https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/t/noticeboard] for Member Contributions 💜 There is a small charge — but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com [http://autisticcultureplus.com/] 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com [http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/] đŸ“Č Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast] đŸŽ™ïž 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 FlĂžde, 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. 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22. touko 2026 - 50 min
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