Discovering Autism Later in Life: A Teacher on Self-Compassion
Discovering autism later in life can make an old school story make sense. Jesse Watkins, an eighth grade teacher, says that in his 40s he began to see his school struggles through a neurodivergent lens, and that it changed how he treats himself and his students. In this conversation with Jeremy Van Wert, he talks about self-compassion, emotional intelligence and what school could teach instead.
Late ADHD Diagnosis: Masking, Overachieving and Finding Answers
A late ADHD diagnosis can feel like an answer and a loss at the same time. In this conversation, business consultant Kae Ricketts tells Jeremy Van Wert how she masked and overachieved through school, was diagnosed with ADHD at 30 and received an autism diagnosis years later. She describes the grief, the isolation and the way she now talks about her needs.