Linda Philips' Podia/Life After an Autism Diagnosis Course

Life After an Autism Diagnosis Course

  • Course
  • 28 Lessons

A self-paced course for autistic adults who want to understand the,selves more fully and find their own way forwards.

Pay in full - £149 or 3 monthly payments of £55

A diagnosis can feel like being handed a key, then left in front of a door you're not sure how to open. You finally have a word for how you've always experienced the world and then, often, silence. Now what?

That's the gap this course fills. Across six modules, we work through the things that keep people stuck so you can stop fighting your own brain and start working with it.

For new and recently diagnosed autistic adults and anyone who's known for a while but never been handed a map.

How it works

Pause, rewind and return whenever it suits you

No live calls, no timetable, no pressure

Your straight away and yours for good

What's inside your course

Six sections, each broken into short, manageable lessons

UNDERSTANDING AUTISM AND EMBRACING IDENTITY

Most people arrive here having spent years being told what's "wrong" with them. In this section, we look at what autism actually is and move away from the old deficit story and start building a fuller understanding of yourself - one that makes room for both strengths and challenges.

Start Here
Unveiling autism: The journey after diagnosis
Making sense of neurodiversity
Embrace your unique profile and celebrate your strengths
Navigating the impact of autism in daily life

CONNECTING ACROSS DIFFERENCES: NEURODIVERSITY & RELATIONSHIPS

Misunderstandings between autistic people and non-autistic people rarely come from one side getting it wrong. They come from two different ways of experiencing the world. Here we explore how communication and connection work across neurotypes and how to build relationships that thrive.

Introduction to neurodiversity and relatinships
Discovering why misunderstandings happen. Part 1
Discovering why misunderstandings happen. Part 2
How to build bridges and nurture connections in neurodiverse relationships

THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS IN DAILY LIVING

This is the longest part of the course and for good reason. Executive function skills have a significant impact on daily life - including things like getting started on things, staying organised, holding a plan in mind and managing time and emotions. In this section, we consider each of the skills in turn, look at why things can feel so effortful and find pracical ways to manage challenges.

Exploring the role of executive function skills in our daily lives
Introducing strategies to manage executive function challenges
Strategies for conquering short-term memory challenges
Strategies for conquering planning and prioritisation challenges
Strategies for conquering metacognition challenges
Strategies for conquering sustained attention challenges
Strategies for conquering challenges with goal-directed persistence
Strategies for conquering response inhibition challenges
Strategies for conquering challenges with starting tasks
Strategies for conquering challenges with thinking flexibly
Strategies for conquering challenges with emotional regulation
Strategies for conquering organisational challenges
Strategies for conquering time management challenges

UNDERSTANDING SENSORY PROCESSING IN AUTISM

For many autistic people, the sensory world is turned up far louder than others realise. This section helps you make sense of your own sensory profile, understand why certain environments or things feel overwehlming and what you can do to help you feel steadier day-to-day.

Unravelling the relationship between sensory processing and autism
Sensory empowerment: practical strategies for managing sensory sensitivities

PROMOTING WELLBEING IN AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS

In this section, we talk about the things that can wear people down and look at practical, sustainable ways of looking after your emotional and mental health.

Getting to grips with how autism impacts emotions
Practical steps to manage and enhance wellbeing

NAVIGATING DISCLOSURE AND AUTISM WITH CONFIDENCE

Telling others you're autistic is rarely a simple decision. Whether it's at work, with friends or within the family, this section helps you think through when, how and whether to share so that any choice you make is one you feel settled and confident about.

Navigating disclosure (or not) with confidence
Bidding farewell and paving steps for the future

Disclaimer

A note on what this course is and isn't.

Empowered Living is an educational and self-development course. It offers general information and practical strategies but it isn't a substitute for individual psychological support or medical assistance. Enrolling does not create a therapeutic or clinical relationship. If you're seeking a diagnosis or personalised support, please speak to a suitably qualified professional. If you're struggling with your mental health, please contact your GP or a relevant support service.