The Course
If you have recently been diagnosed as autistic or suspect you may fall somewhere on the spectrum, this course offers a thorough explanation of the autistic mind, body and spirit that is deeply supportive. Instead of approaching the subject from an overly medicalized, pathologized standpoint, this course was written from the perspective of a late-diagnosed autistic woman who has spent the last 3 years immersed in researching this beautiful - but misunderstood - neurotype.
Here you will find insight and explanations into everything you could possibly want to know about autism:
- the history of autism
- a 165-point autism traits list
- how our brains work
- what it's like having a highly sensitive nervous system
- why self-diagnosis is valid
- impact of late diagnosis on mental health, physical health, employment and relationships
- navigating autistic burnout
- overcoming internalized ableism
- what is autistic masking
- unmasking tips
- dealing with post-diagnosis emotions and identity crises
- how to advocate for yourself and have your needs met
- soothing sensory issues
- emotional regulation tips
- how to build a sensory cave
- finding autistic joy
...and SO much more.
What you will learn
My aim with this course is to supply you with all of the information you could ever need or want about your beautiful brain, so that you can love yourself exactly as you are - no ifs, ands or buts. Knowledge is power, and so is dispelling misinformation. We need to gently undo some internal narratives in order to make room for new ones. And we certainly focus on finding autistic joy so that we can feel fully embraced in this identity, and hopefully overcome some of the pain this life has caused us.
Full Curriculum Preview - 56 Modules
- Autism Traits List: Women, Girls, And Those Assigned Female At Birth
- What Is Autism?
- A Brief History Of Autism
- The Neurodivergent Brain
- BONUS: The Neurodivergent Nervous System
- BONUS: Why Autism Isn't Trendy
- Why Do Women Fly Under The Radar Of Diagnosis More Than Men?
- Autism "Levels" + Functioning Labels
- Why Self-Diagnosis Is Valid
- So You Know (Or Highly Suspect) You're Autistic. What Now?
- BONUS: The Gifted Child To Burnt Out Adult Pipeline
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome + Gaslighting
- Impact Of Late Diagnosis On Mental Health
- Physical Health Conditions That Are Common In Autistics
- Impact Of Late Diagnosis On Relationships
- Autism And Employment
- What Is Autistic Burnout?
- Executive Function + Skills Regression
- How To Overcome (Or Live With) Burnout
- Internalized Ableism
- Learning A Kinder Internal Narrative
- Soothing Sensory Issues
- Rumination
- Emotional Regulation
- BONUS: How To Feel Your Feelings
- Meltdowns + Shutdowns: Self-Care and Prevention
- Social + Communication Differences In Autism
- The Double Empathy Problem
- Tendency Towards Addiction
- Anxiety And Depression
- Relationship Styles, Gender, Sexual Orientation + Personal Style
- The Pros and Cons Of Hyperfocus + Hyperfixation
Your instructor
Devany Amber Wolfe is a multidisciplinary artist, writer and autistic educator. She has published numerous bestselling tarot and oracle decks that InStyle magazine has called, "The most hyped tarot cards worldwide."
Devany's successful art career was derailed by a massive burnout and health crisis that resulted in a late autism diagnosis at age 37. Since then she has dedicated her life and career to researching this neurotype and offering peer-to-peer support through her writing, podcast, ebooks and social media platforms.
She has helped thousands people realize their own neurodivergence and assisted them in navigating their novel (but lifelong) autistic identities.
For more, follow Devany's writing on Substack - Fae Wolfe (Fang Girl Chronicles).
