<p>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!).</p> <p>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.</p> <p>🧠 In this episode, we explore:</p> <ul> <li> <p>What happens after the autism diagnosis</p> </li> <li> <p>How to shut down negative self-talk and rumination</p> </li> <li> <p>Coaching autistic adults through shame and imposter syndrome</p> </li> <li> <p>Finding your purpose, passions, and peace in a world that’s not built for your brain</p> </li> <li> <p>Creating safe communities, one story at a time</p> </li> </ul> <p>📘 Grab Sol’s book: 🛒 <a href="https://amzn.to/42npg9S">The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery on Amazon (affiliate)</a> 📢 FTC Disclosure: As an affiliate, we may earn a small commission if you purchase through the link—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting neurodivergent voices!</p> <p>🌐 Connect with Sol: 📍 <a href="https://www.professorsol.com/">www.ProfessorSol.com</a> 🎵 TikTok: @ProfessorSol 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theprofessorsol">@TheProfessorSol</a> 📘 Join his coaching community and get tools for unmasking and thriving</p> <p>☕ Love this show? Support us via <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/adultingwithautism">Buy Me a Coffee</a> 🎁 Join our Discord—1,000th member wins a $100 Visa gift card + exclusive podcast merch! 🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean</p> <p>💬 COMMENT: What part of Sol’s story resonated most with your own journey? 🔔 FOLLOW for more real-life convos with autistic authors, therapists, and community-builders</p> <p>#SolSmith #AutisticSelfDiscovery #AutismDiagnosisAdult #NeurodivergentTikTok #LateDiagnosisAutism #AutismBurnoutRecovery #ProfessorSol #AutismBook2025 #AdultingWithAutismPodcast #UnmaskingAutism #NeurodivergentHealing #SponsorReadyPodcast #PodMatch</p>