Join Stephanie and Dan as they interview author and speaker Jude Morrow and they discuss differing journeys of acceptance of autism identification. Stephanie asks Dan and Jude about their neurodiversity identification processes and discuss why it can be difficult for some adults to accept autism as an adult. What's up with ancient Egyptian algebra? About our Guest;Jude Morrow is an autistic best-selling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist and keynote speaker from Derry, Northern Ireland. Jude travels the world to showcase through his talks that autistic children can grow up to live happy and successful lives. Jude's books are published by Beyond Words, publisher of The Secret. Jude is the founder of Neurodiversity Training International, the world's premier autistic-led training and consultancy firm to global non-profits and Fortune 500 companies . Jude is also a 2 time TedX speaker and nurtures parents, teachers and professionals to develop a kinder mindset toward autistic people young and old.Find out more at: https://www.judemorrow.com/Jude Morrow presented with communication and social difficulties early in life, which led to the diagnosis of Asperger's at age 11. Despite having educational challenges, Jude progressed through secondary school and graduated from the University of Ulster with an honor's degree in social work in 2012. Jude is the author of "Why does daddy always look so sad?" He is the founder of Neurodiversity Training International.About NTI: The World's Premier Training, Coaching, and Advocacy Platform Providing CPD Accredited Training For Neurodiverse Individuals, Schools, Employers, Families, And Wider Society. Although we are based in NI, we deliver a range of online learning and we can travel to wherever you are in the world.Jude Morrow is back with a new book!For decades, autism has been framed as an unfortunate disability, a disorder to be fixed. Those on the spectrum have had to face such myths as this, and the subsequent societal judgement, for much too long. The world needs a new perspective, and Jude Morrow’s Loving Your Place on the Spectrum offers just that.Combining his own experiences as an autistic man and anecdotes of other successful individuals on the spectrum, Jude Morrow provides parents, workplaces, readers, and society an alternative, strengths-based viewpoint, where autistic people are accepted, embraced, and loved. Loving Your Place on the Spectrum: A Neurodiversity Blueprint is a guide for not only celebrating our differences but for also living a happy and successful autistic life.Check out his book, Loving yourself on the spectrum.Disclaimer:When we have guests on the ASR podcast they are recognized in their expertise on autism as an advocate, self-advocate, clinician, parent or other professional in the field. They may or may not be part of the faith community; having a guest on the broader topic of autism does not reflect complete agreement with the guest just as many guests may not agree with our faith perspective. Guests are chosen by topic for the chosen podcast discussion and not necessarily full agreement of all beliefs from the chosen guest(s).