Join us as we talk with Mechaele Johnson, a Job Coach and Behavioral Specialist for Devereux Pennsylvania Adult Services, and self-advocate Emily, who works with Mechaele on her employment.

We'll talk through how an inclusive employment process can benefit both the employee and the employer, what strengths autistic individuals bring to the workforce, and more!

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For Emma, college was already a time of new experiences, challenges, and independence, but during freshman year, she also received an autism diagnosis that changed the way she understood herself and her experiences.

In this episode of Autism Unmasked, Emma shares her personal journey through college before and after her diagnosis. She talks about navigating academics, social experiences, self-advocacy, and the process of learning what support she needed as she adjusted to a new understanding of herself.

Join us for an honest conversation about discovering autism in college, finding the right support, and navigating this important transition as you learn more about who you are.

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What does it mean to choose positivity, even when life gets difficult?

In this episode of Autism Unmasked, Ben and Sandy Hartranft join us to talk about the power of positivity, perseverance, and connection. They share their family’s journey, the impact Ben has made through his advocacy, and how “Benergy” continues to bring encouragement and joy to others.

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