IAM2047 – Autism Expert Shares the Journey of Unmasking Late-Diagnosed Autism

In this episode, we have Dr. Wendala Wickham Marsh, a retired educator turned author, speaker, and autism expert.

Dr. Wendy, who has published nine books and founded the Adult Autism Assessment and Services, shares her journey from education to specializing in late-diagnosed autism.

The discussion delves into the importance of understanding and diagnosing autism in adults, the concept of ‘masking' autistic traits to fit social norms, and the empowering effects of recognizing one's neurodiversity.

Through her work, Dr. Wendy aims to provide diagnostic services and support nationwide, emphasizing a neurodiversity-affirming approach.

The episode also explores the often overlooked human aspect of business and life, highlighting Dr. Wendy's multidimensional career and her passion for helping people understand autism better.

Website: www.wendelawhitcombmarsh.com

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Wendela Marsh Teaser 00:00

So I would hope that people would just listen and accept. If your friend or your family member says, I think I'm autistic, just say, Oh, tell me about that. You know, what makes you think that? Tell me more about autism and explore it together rather than trying to shut down the conversation.

Intro 00:19

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Gresham Harkless 00:46

Hello. Hello. Hello. This is Gresh from the I Am CEO podcast. And I have a very special guest on the show today. I have Dr. Wendala Wickham Marsh. Dr. Wendy, it's great to have you on the show.

Wendela Marsh 00:56

Thanks. It's great to be here. It's lovely to meet you, Gresh.

Gresham Harkless 00:58

Yes. I'm super excited to meet you as well, too. And excited about all the awesome things that you're doing. And before we jumped in, I wanted to read a little bit more about Wendy. So you can hear about some of those awesome things.

Wendy retired in 2016 after a 40-year career in education. Since then, she's had nine books published and an award winning author sought after speaker and autism expert specializing in late-diagnosed autism.

Her books include recognizing autism in women's and girls and the four-book series, adulting while autistic. She is the founder and CEO of Adult Autism Assessment and Services and neuro diversity-affirming group practice providing assessment for autism, ADHD, counseling, and life coaching nationwide.

And I absolutely love everything that Dr. Wendy is working on and doing. She has a wealth of experience. Lots of different roles that I was reading about. She's been a teacher, principal, education, psychologist, university instructor, behavior analyst, pastor, counselor, group practice owner, just so many different things that Dr. Wendy's doing.

So I'm super excited to have her on the show. And one of the things that I always usually say is that we forget about the human aspect of business and life. And I think so many times we don't realize all the different things that people might be juggling and going through.

So I love that we're going to have this conversation, get more, I think, awareness, hopefully a lot more information out about autism and our loved ones or people that we know and how we can kind of be armed with making sure that we do that.

So Wendy excited again to have you on the show. Are you ready to speak to the I Am CEO community?

Wendela Marsh 02:29

I am so ready and thank you for having me. This is going to be fun.