Unlearning Autism Unlearning the Empathy Myth with Laura Crowley
In this episode, Christine sits and chats with Laura Crowley an Autistic and award-winning advocate with over 25 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children, teens, and families.
Laura shares her late-identification story after decades of working in autism services, the myths that kept her hidden, and the deep relief of finally recognising herself. Her work is grounded in lived experience as well as professional expertise, and she is deeply passionate about promoting neuroaffirmative practice, challenging outdated myths, and creating environments where Autistic people can thrive authentically.
Laura’s honesty and openness shine through as we talk about both the struggles and the beauty of the Autistic experience.
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About Laura:
Laura Crowley is an Autistic autism consultant, additional needs sleep consultant, and award-winning advocate with over 25 years’ experience supporting neurodivergent children, teens, and families. A late-identified Autistic woman and parent to an Autistic child, Laura’s work is grounded in both lived experience and professional expertise. She is passionate about promoting neuroaffirmative practice, challenging outdated myths, and creating environments where Autistic people can thrive authentically. Through her consultancy, training, and advocacy, Laura focuses on truth, inclusion, empathy, and equity; helping families, schools, and professionals understand that different is not less, it is human diversity to be embraced.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura_crowley_connect/
Website: www.lauracrowleyconnect.com
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Many thanks to Doerte Meyer for composing and performing the intro jingle and to Abigail Ward for producing the podcast.
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