Autism and Neurodiversity with Becca Lory Hector

Autism and Neurodiversity with Becca Lory Hector

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Who is Becca Lory Hector? 

BECCA LORY HECTOR was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and has since become a dynamic autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author.

With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism & neurodiversity consulting; public speaking engagements; a monthly newsletter, “Monthly Musings”; a weekly YouTube news show, “Neurodiversity Newsstand,”; and being an Assistant Editor/Feature Writer for Spectrum Women Magazine. 

Becca has published multiple articles and books about life on the autism spectrum with the goal of spreading acceptance, building understanding, and encouraging self-advocacy.

She spent four years supporting the autism community in the non-profit sector in her work for grass-roots organizations that provide resources and services directly to individuals on the autism spectrum.

Becca left non-profit to pursue dual certifications as a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), and to open her autism and neurodiversity consulting business.

An animal lover with a special affinity for cats, Becca spends most of her free time with her many animals, her husband Antonio Hector, and their Emotional Support Animal (ESA), Sir Walter Underfoot.

Sir Walter Underfoot travels, does woofing engagements, and has his very own Instagram to help share with the world his life as an ESA to an autistic adult.

In this episode Becca and Carden talk about:

Becca's story as an autistic person
Growing up and feeling isolated, bullied, misunderstood
The lack of resources adult autistics
Becca's career and bouncing around from job to job and being bullied in the workplace
Workplace accommodations
Shifting into consulting
The autistic brain, patterns, sensitivities
Spoon theory
Meltdown vs shutdown vs burnout

Resources:

Connect with Becca

Website: https://beccalory.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeccaLoryCAS/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccalorycas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beccalorycas
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccaloryhector/
Sir Walter Underfoot's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirwalterunderfoot/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeccaLoryHector
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