Season 2 Episode 189
Autistic adulting workplace drama? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with psychologist John O'Brien, Ph.D., on beating rudeness, microaggressions, and burnout for neurodivergent wins. From "Bowling Alone" fragmentation (social media, politics, pandemic) to employer policies that actually work, John shares why incivility costs billions ($2B/day!) and how to bridge neurotypical-neurodivergent gaps without coddling.
Transcript gems: Microaggressions for autistics (directness misread as rude), inclusive training (not just anti-bullying—accountability for leaders), healthcare burnout death spiral (COVID isolation + staffing shortages), and mentoring revival (disclose if safe, accentuate strengths). For autistic young adults navigating jobs, parents spotting toxic vibes, or OT squad fighting turnover, this is your 'what the actual?' toolkit—no psycho-babble, just science-backed civility rehab.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Workplace Chaos & John's Journey
2:30 - Rise of Rudeness (Pandemic Perfect Storm)
8:45 - Microaggressions for Neurodivergents
15:20 - Employer Policies & Inclusive Training
22:10 - Burnout in Healthcare (Death Spiral?)
30:00 - Mentoring & Support Hacks
40:00 - Final Advice & Resources
50:00 - Outro
Sub on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for unmasked tips—reviews build the squad! Linktree for full eps, John's Rudeness Rehab book (Amazon), activatesuccess.org (coaching/speaking), and Adulting with Autism merch: 'Dynamite' tees for civility sparks or 'Magic Shop' hoodies for squad resilience. Your microaggression story? Comment! Follow @adultingautismbts on TikTok for clips.
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