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Eric shares updates about prioritizing sustainable energy practices and coping with recent family challenges, including the passing of his grandmother and his father's health issues.

The main segment features Dr. Shannon Palma, founder and CEO of ITI Assistive Technologies, discussing her late autism and ADHD diagnoses. She shares insights into her decades-long journey with executive function challenges, her comprehensive self-diagnosis process, and the development of support tools for neurodivergent adults.

Shannon and Eric delve deeply into the nuances of autistic and ADHD burnout, the differences between autistic burnout and occupational burnout, and the challenges of masking and managing sensory sensitivities. The episode also reveals the host's own recent autism diagnosis, providing a reflective and personal perspective on understanding neurodivergence.

The episode wraps up with contact information and a teaser for a follow-up episode focusing more on Shannon's work and the host's continued exploration of his diagnosis.

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https://autisticselfreliance.org/

00:00 Introduction and Announcements

02:30 Eric's Personal Updates and Challenges

05:12 Guest Introduction: Dr. Shannon Palma

06:32 Shannon's Diagnosis Journey

09:42 Sensory Sensitivities and Family Traits

16:56 Burnout and Neurodivergence

ADS 26:56 Support and Community

28:36 Join Coaching Rewired This Summer

28:42 Introducing Adult Study Hall

30:54 Exploring Autism and ADHD

34:12 Self-Diagnosis and Professional Insights

35:29 Navigating Social Cues and Sensory Sensitivities

40:35 Understanding Neural Processing

46:56 Social Interactions and Coping Strategies

53:37 Wrapping Up and Contact Information

336: Duty, Honor, Country with Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.)