Adulting with Autism (S7E08)

Mar 26, 2024

Gavin Gorski, a 24-year-old autistic individual, shares his experience of getting upset at work and calling his dad for help. They discuss the importance of learning from challenging moments. The podcast explores topics such as managing stress, transitioning to work mode, overcoming health challenges, and supporting adult children with autism.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Phone Battery Anxiety

03:59 • 9min

Transitioning to Work Mode and Managing Stress Responsibly

12:58 • 3min

Navigating Phone Problems and Achieving Success at Work

15:29 • 8min

Overcoming Decade-Long Health Challenges and Embracing Public Life with Caution

23:52 • 2min

Supporting Adult Children with Autism and Emotional Regulation

25:28 • 4min

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Gavin, my 24 year old autistic son. We talk about a situation that occurred recently where Gavin was very, very upset at work and had to call me for help. I wanted to discuss this after some time passed because I’m very interested in what Gavin learned from this experience and I wanted to better understand what he was going through in the moment. We both feel like this is a great teaching moment.

About Gavin Gorski

Gavin is 24 years old, autistic and smack dab in the middle of his transition into his adult life. He’s currently working at his first job, going to day services, and getting ready to move out in the very near future. Gavin loves video games and is a huge fan of anime. He enjoys sharing about his life on the podcast so others can learn from his experiences.

About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:

Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and the Founder and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for the last 15 years.

Connect with Rob: theautismdad.link

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