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Finding Your Voice: Navigating College and Work as an Autistic Adult

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In this episode of Voices of Community, hosts Erin Schirm (Executive Director, Meristem) and Harry Lane speak with Sarah Howard, a graduate of Meristem’s Transformative Autism Program (TAP).

Diagnosed with autism later in life, Sarah shares her journey of self-discovery and the realities of navigating college, work, and adult life while learning to advocate for herself in systems not always designed for neurodiverse individuals. Her story offers an honest look at the challenges — and the resilience — that come with finding your voice and building confidence as an autistic adult.

In this episode:

Sarah’s late diagnosis and how it reframed college and early career
Common barriers autistic students and employees face in institutions
Practical ways to identify resources and build a self-advocacy toolkit
What educators, employers, and peers can do to make inclusion real

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