Discover what’s possible when self-awareness improves relationships.
Paul Micallef is an Autistic Self-Advocate from Melbourne, Australia. A former aerospace engineer with a passion for teaching, Paul publishes videos about autism on his YouTube channel Autism From The Inside. He also offers an autism-friendly online course on emotional intelligence, as well as relationship coaching for autistic people and their loved ones.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- Paul discovering his autism
- Some ways he feels misunderstood
- What made Paul decide to cut off his dreadlocks
- Masking and burnout
- Misconceptions about autism
- How Paul learned emotional intelligence
- Reading subtle social cues
- Developing self-awareness and regulating his own emotions
- Relationship management
- Situations in which Paul may or may not disclose his autism
- Changing people’s perceptions about autism
- The Double Empathy Problem
- The 2022 Autism From The Inside Virtual Summit , which starts on September 19th
- Advice for autistic people who are struggling to build relationships
To learn more about Paul Micallef and his work, please visit autismfromtheinside.com.au.
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