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Hey there, lovely listener! š In todayās episode of Adulting with Autism, weāre joined by Sol Smithāautistic author, former college professor, viral TikTok educator, and the voice behind the much-anticipated book, The Autisticās Guide to Self-Discovery (launching April 22, 2025!).
Sol shares his late-in-life autism diagnosis, the burnout spiral that followed, and the powerful road to healing, community-building, and radical self-acceptance. Whether youāre neurodivergent or neurotypical, Solās insights on unmasking, coaching, and creating identity after diagnosis are honest, practical, and deeply empowering.
š§ In this episode, we explore:
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What happens after the autism diagnosis
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How to shut down negative self-talk and rumination
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Coaching autistic adults through shame and imposter syndrome
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Finding your purpose, passions, and peace in a world thatās not built for your brain
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Creating safe communities, one story at a time
š Grab Solās book:
š The Autisticās Guide to Self-Discovery on Amazon (affiliate)
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š Connect with Sol:
š www.ProfessorSol.com
šµ TikTok: @ProfessorSol
šø Instagram: @TheProfessorSol
š Join his coaching community and get tools for unmasking and thriving
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