145. Empowering Autistic Adolescents, with Dr. Gwen Palafox

Discover what’s possible when you seek to understand.  Dr. Gwen Palafox is a licensed psychologist with a focus on helping teens and young adults find their most fulfilled and joyful lives. She has been supporting disabled and neurodivergent individuals for over two decades, and is also the host of the podcast Dr. Gwen Empowered.  In today’s conversation, we discuss: Why Gwen is passionate about working with autistic individuals Some common challenges autistic adolescents face when forming their identity How to find a sense of belonging in the right environments How neurotypicals can interact with autistic people from a trauma-informed perspective Characteristics of dually-diagnosed autism and ADHD Self-acceptance, masking and burnout The medical model vs the social model of disability Gwen’s podcast Dr. Gwen Empowered Her ideas to cultivate a meaningful life, including employment and relationships To learn more about Dr. Gwen Palafox, please visit meaningfulgrowth.com. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

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Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community. Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone. Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org. Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Regional Coordinator has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic and Netherlands.