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Heather Cook - Later discovery autism coaching

Hi! I’m Autistic, AuDHD, disabled, and building a life I love.

I help later identified Autistics break through a lifetime of neurotypical expectations to make a life that truly works. For you.

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Misunderstandings in the workplace, and how it's affected me

In this email: A few thought on workplace dynamics, and a free download! ND-positive kids summer camps ebook Free workshop next week! 4 video shorts Recent popular Tweet Teen anti-anxiety class Offering from a colleague Feature article: On Trying To Say Just The Right Thing Hi Reader, A company recently interviewed me for Autism Awareness + Acceptance Month, about how to support their Autistic team members. I get questions on this topic all the time, mostly from frustrated Autistics who are...

2 days ago • 9 min read

In this email: A strange story about my vacation BIG NEWS ND-positive kids summer camps ebook Next free workshop 4 Relevant Videos Recent popular Tweet Offering from a Colleague Feature article: Letting Go Of The Blame And Shame Of Avoiding People Hi Reader, Well, vacation was...interesting. I had a passport issue and almost didn't get to go (but it did work out), I got sick midway through and had tummy issues for the rest of the trip, and Croatia was still in the last thrum of winter, so it...

16 days ago • 10 min read

In this email: A few thoughts on rest and anxiety ND-positive kids summer camps ebook Next free workshop 3 Latest Videos Recent popular Tweet Feature article: Reflection Prompts on Rest Hi Reader, I'm off on vacation now, practicing what I preach about taking time off and actually resting. It's hard for me, as it means a dip in income, and I'm struggling a bit with the anxiety around that, and what if someone needs something while I'm away, and what if people get mad at me for not answering,...

30 days ago • 4 min read

In this email: I'm not really here... ND-positive kids summer camps ebook Next free workshop 3 Latest Videos Recent popular Tweet Feature article: What I Know About Rest Hi Reader, As this is hitting your inbox, I'll be in an airport, heading to faraway lands to rest and restore. Will there be stereotypically beautiful beaches involved? Yes. Will I partake? Not likely. It'll be too cold still, and I'm not much of a beach-goer anyway, but I do love the views. I'll tell you a little about it...

about 1 month ago • 7 min read

In this email: Ebooks are here! ND-positive kids summer camps ebook Next free workshop 3 Latest Videos Recent popular Tweet Feature article: Step One In Figuring Out What You Want Hi Reader, Do you remember back in December, when I announced it instead of raising my prices, that I would be shifting my focus to creating e-books and courses? That this is a win-win, because more people would be able to get highly concentrated info from me on topics that come up over and over for those of us who...

about 2 months ago • 5 min read
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In this email: On tea and tweaking systems Next free workshop 3 Top Videos Recent popular Tweet Feature article: Acceptance vs Resignation Hi Reader, Sometimes little things make a big difference. After years of trying and experimenting and complaining and frustration, I have finally got my looseleaf tea system down to an easy and smooth rhythm, with all of the things that I need to make everything from brewing to clean up working in a way that works for me. I drink a lot of tea (well, not...

2 months ago • 6 min read
Back of a male presenting person who is scratching their head and looking at a mountain range in hazy blue colors as if he is wondering where to go.

In this email: A very personal reflection Next free workshop 3 Top Videos Workshop Recording Recent popular Tweet Offering from a colleague Feature article: When The Thing You Can’t Do Is The Thing You Must Do Hi Reader, I've been having this weird experience lately of alternating quickly between feeling overwhelmed by all the things that I want to do and the plans that I have, and like I've got things handled and my plans are good and I can deal with all the stuff. I'm no stranger to...

3 months ago • 6 min read

In this email: Video example of "thought work" The anti-anxiety course starts tomorrow Sign up links Hi Reader, There's two reasons for this email. It's the last one you're going to get about my anti-anxiety course, which starts tomorrow. And as usual, I'd like to share something as practical from the course as well, so you can get something useful out of this email, whether or not you are thinking of signing up. This video gives an example of the kind of thought work that I keep talking...

3 months ago • 1 min read
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In this email: The workshop went well! Next free workshop 3 Top Videos Anti-anxiety course for Autistics Workshop Recording Recent popular Tweet Feature article: Why Job Interviews Are So Difficult Hi Reader, The workshop on alternative income sources last week went well. I couldn't get to everyone's specific concerns, despite going over by half an hour, but quite a few people have expressed to me that something in it helped them out. I really appreciate that feedback, and knowing that what...

3 months ago • 7 min read

In this email: The assumption that leads to anxiety The anxiety that traps us Breaking free of the trap About the anti-anxiety course in Feb Link to more info on the course Hi Reader, I ran across a conversation on social media recently, in the context of business marketing (I promise I have a point that's relevant to you), and one of the participants (I'm not going to name who, because I'm going to criticize their point) argued that it's totally fine to promise clients you can get results...

3 months ago • 6 min read
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