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Autism Anxiety and Running out of Spoons | CHI01

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Megan and Peter live on other sides of the world, but their lives are very similar. They both run out of spoons daily! Through their journeys understanding and raising autistic children, they have learned a lot about life juggling family, work, and parenting, along with the anxiety and exhaustion it all brings. Join this session as they share their individual stories and shared experiences to teach you how to manage mental health, wellbeing, and looking after yourself while supporting others in your personal life and the broader tech community. Jump to: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Etiquette 00:48 Microsoft Digital Event Code of Conduct 01:13 Agenda 01:57 Peter Rising, Microsoft MVP, Head of SCI Practice at CPC 02:03 Peter's story 03:47 Megan Strant, Principal Consultant, Strant Consulting 07:15 Megan's story 11:55 Similar challenges shared by Peter and Megan 12:10 Hypervigilance 15:00 Advocacy for their children 17:24 Work and career 23:44 Spoon Theory 25:12 Understanding your spoons and self-care needs 27:38 The role of community 30:49 Q and A 39:40 Examples of Spoon Theory Microsoft Build 2022 ...more
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Autism Anxiety and Running out of Spoons | CHI01
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561Views
2022May 27
Megan and Peter live on other sides of the world, but their lives are very similar. They both run out of spoons daily! Through their journeys understanding and raising autistic children, they have learned a lot about life juggling family, work, and parenting, along with the anxiety and exhaustion it all brings. Join this session as they share their individual stories and shared experiences to teach you how to manage mental health, wellbeing, and looking after yourself while supporting others in your personal life and the broader tech community. Jump to: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Etiquette 00:48 Microsoft Digital Event Code of Conduct 01:13 Agenda 01:57 Peter Rising, Microsoft MVP, Head of SCI Practice at CPC 02:03 Peter's story 03:47 Megan Strant, Principal Consultant, Strant Consulting 07:15 Megan's story 11:55 Similar challenges shared by Peter and Megan 12:10 Hypervigilance 15:00 Advocacy for their children 17:24 Work and career 23:44 Spoon Theory 25:12 Understanding your spoons and self-care needs 27:38 The role of community 30:49 Q and A 39:40 Examples of Spoon Theory Microsoft Build 2022

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