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January 22, 2025 42 mins

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Harry and Erin sit down with New York Times best-selling author J.D. Barker about the intersection between autism and creativity – J.D.’s journey with a late autism diagnosis and how autism has contributed to his major success as an author. 

In this episode:

  • J.D. details his life before and after his diagnosis at the age of 22
  • How autism helped J.D. realize his potential as an author, and how it actually equipped him for success
  • Ways that J.D. loves to give back to the autism community, and his toolkit for those who have autism to handle large scale social interactions

…and more!

#workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem

Check out J.D.'s website for information on his latest book and links to follow him on social media!


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