Autistic brains spend more effort on taking in and processing environmental details. As a result, when things happen that go against our predictions that can result in meltdowns. In this episode I talk about ways I make my life and schedule more predictable.

Follow-up question: Can you do one thing to make your work schedule a little more predictable?

Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email me at kevin@workingclassautistic.com

“They weren't lazy. They were just struggling with task initiation. They weren't crazy. They were just struggling with organization and planning. Name it to tame it. So it's not that I'm lazy and can't get to meetings on time and prepared. I just don't have the systems and strategies built to make me successful in doing those things.”

Katey Treloar is an executive function coach that helps neurodiverse individuals develop systems and strategies to overcome obstacles both at work and home. In our conversation we talk about different types of executive functioning skills and how to build systems to help you with the ones you struggle with.

You will learn:

• Different types of executive functioning skills
• Why you have to name it to tame it
• The strengths of neurodiverse people
• Plus, learn about Katey’s special interest!

Follow-up Questions:

• What’s an executive functioning skill that you struggle with?
• What’s a system you can create to help with that skill?
• Can you ask for or provide an agenda for your next meeting?

Guest Bio:

Katey Treloar is the founder of Executive Function Coaching, LLC. She specializes in supporting neurodiverse individuals who seek to better understand their disabilities and develop strategies to enhance their personal and professional success. Through personalized one-on-one coaching and workplace training, Katey assists clients in identifying and addressing executive function challenges. By collaboratively developing effective systems and strategies, she helps individuals overcome obstacles both at work and at home. Katey is dedicated to serving adults and improving the lives of those living with these often-invisible disabilities.

Links:

• efcsessions.com
• Katey’s LinkedIn

Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email me at kevin@workingclassautistic.com

April is Autism Acceptance Month, formerly known as Autism Awareness Month. I tend to be pretty skeptical of events like this, but in this episode I talk about what it means to me to accept autism and how you can approach awareness as an autistic person.

Follow up question: What does accepting autism mean to you?

Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email me at kevin@workingclassautistic.com