Enjoy an excerpt of my exclusive live interview with Patty Laushman, neurodivergent coach, who discusses the critical topic of ‘failure to launch’ in autistic youth with me. “Failure to Launch” …

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Community, clarity, and transformation for neurodivergent adults
Community, clarity, and transformation for neurodivergent adults
Enjoy an excerpt of my exclusive live interview with Patty Laushman, neurodivergent coach, who discusses the critical topic of ‘failure to launch’ in autistic youth with me. “Failure to Launch” …
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