Hey there, lovely listener! 😊 In today’s episode of Adulting with Autism, we’re joined by Sol Smith—autistic author, former college professor, viral TikTok educator, and the voice behind the much-anticipated book, The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery (launching April 22, 2025!).

Sol shares his late-in-life autism diagnosis, the burnout spiral that followed, and the powerful road to healing, community-building, and radical self-acceptance. Whether you’re neurodivergent or neurotypical, Sol’s insights on unmasking, coaching, and creating identity after diagnosis are honest, practical, and deeply empowering.

🧠 In this episode, we explore:

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  What happens after the autism diagnosis

  
  


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  How to shut down negative self-talk and rumination

  
  


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  Coaching autistic adults through shame and imposter syndrome

  
  


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  Finding your purpose, passions, and peace in a world that’s not built for your brain

  
  


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  Creating safe communities, one story at a time

  
  

📘 Grab Sol’s book:
🛒 The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery on Amazon (affiliate)
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🌐 Connect with Sol:
📍 www.ProfessorSol.com
🎵 TikTok: @ProfessorSol
📸 Instagram: @TheProfessorSol
📘 Join his coaching community and get tools for unmasking and thriving

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