π» Fight The Funk Podcast
#46 Conversation with Maisie Soetantyo, M. Ed.
The Founder at Autism Career Pathways nonprofit.
@asccareerpathways @maisiesoetantyo
π Autism Career Pathwaysβ mission is to increase hiring and long-term retention for autistic individuals in small to medium-sized businesses.
π Maisie describes herself as an openly autistic family coach, advocate and professional trainer.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the first study to estimate the prevalence of autism in U.S. adults aged 18 and older.
Findings estimate autism affects 1 in 45, of U.S. adults.
Earlier this year, the CDC released an estimate that 1 in 54. children in the U.S. have autism.
π§ Blocking Out the Noise
π§ Number Dyslexia
π§ How Maisie ended up working with
Kids with Autism
π§ What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis
π§ The Unorthodox Athlete
What can we learn from them?
π§ What is Autism?
You have a different operating system.
π§ Neurodiversity
π§ Knowing your Neurodiversity
is a guide to move forward.
π§ Responsibility is always on the individual to
evolve and get better.
π§ How does mentorship work in the autistic community?
π§ Future generations that won't be homogenized as one group with the same needs.