# 59 "Strategies for Teens with Autism to Build Independence" Shea Belsky on Autism Advocacy"

Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

11/20/24 • 35 min

Connect with Shea here

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheabelsky/

Resources

Documentary "This Is Not About Me" featuring Jordan Zimmerman https://www.thisisnotaboutme.film/
Book recommendation "We Are Not Broken" by Eric Garcia https://a.co/d/8nlML8Z

http://superpowermentor.com

Key Takeaways

Introduction to Shea Belsky and his advocacy work
Shea’s experiences with IEPs and support in high school
The significance of patience and understanding in education
Insights on navigating social cues and friendships as a neurodivergent individual
Shea’s perspective on the documentary "This Is Not About Me" featuring Jordan Zimmerman https://thisisnotaboutme.film/
Discussion of the book "We Are Not Broken" by Eric Garcia https://a.co/d/8nlML8Z
Tips for parents on how to have meaningful conversations about autism
Shea ’s upcoming podcast project with his wife
Conclusion and key takeaways for listeners

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BIO

Shea Belsky, an inspiring autistic self-advocate and changemaker. As a Senior Software Engineer II at HubSpot and the former CTO of Mentra, Shea has been a powerful voice for neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. He’s led teams, trained managers, and championed meaningful change across major organizations, including Novartis and the Organization for Autism Research.

In this episode, we’ll dive into Shea’s journey as an autistic individual in education and the workforce. From his experiences with IEPs to the surprises he encountered in college, we’ll discuss how he navigated social cues, friendships, and priorities—and what it means when he says, “My autism is other people’s problem, not mine.”

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PODCAST- “PARENTING TEENS ADVICE REDEFINED FOR TODAY’S WORLD

THE PODCAST

https://open.spotify.com/show/4QwFMJMDDSEXJb451pCHO9?si=9c1a298387c84e13

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYv9FQy1X43wwoYg0zF8zAJw6-nCpHMAk&si=7p-e4UlU2rsG3j_t

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