Join autism advocate Anna Kennedy and entrepreneur Laurel Herman for an intimate conversation about autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and creating meaningful employment opportunities for adults on the spectrum. Laurel shares her personal journey of discovering her son’s Asperger’s diagnosis at age 30, revealing how this revelation transformed her understanding and led to the creation of Aspirations, a community interest company dedicated to helping talented individuals with autism achieve fulfilling careers. The discussion explores the challenges of late diagnosis, the reality that only 15-20% of autistic adults are employed, and the importance of masking behaviors that often hide autism symptoms. Anna opens up about her own sons’ experiences with autism, from Angelo’s profound autism and sensory processing issues to Patrick’s independent travel adventures and anxiety management, while highlighting the practical strategies families can use to support their loved ones on the spectrum.