Ep. 101 The Power of Strengths and Advocacy Ft. Autistic Adult Kyle Manske
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We're so excited to welcome Autistic Adult Kyle Manske to the show!
When Kyle was three, schools and doctors told his mom he had just a 5% chance of finishing high school. He was diagnosed with autism, hearing loss, and a learning disability. His mom was told that he would likely never live on his own.
But Kyleā€™s mom refused to accept that. She advocated relentlessly, fought for accommodations, and focused on his strengths.
Today, Kyle lives independently in New York and has been a successful accountant for over 10 years. He credits his mom's fierce advocacy & love of baseball to helping him communicate and connect with others.
In this powerful episode, Kyle shares:
- The challenges and barriers he faced growing up autistic in the 90s
- How his familyā€™s advocacy changed his trajectory
- The role of strengths, special interests, and self-identity in his success
- Strategies for handling negativity and building confidence
- Advice for neurodivergent individuals, families, and professionals
