Autism, Anxiety, and Managing Energy Levels - Parenting Experiences

Explore a 46-minute conference talk from Microsoft Build 2022 that delves into the challenges of parenting autistic children while managing work, family, and personal well-being. Learn from the experiences of Megan Strant and Peter Rising as they discuss hypervigilance, advocacy, career management, and the concept of Spoon Theory. Gain insights on balancing mental health, self-care, and supporting others in both personal and professional contexts. The talk includes a Q&A session and practical examples of applying Spoon Theory to everyday life.

Introduction.
Etiquette.
Microsoft Digital Event Code of Conduct.
Agenda.
Peter Rising, Microsoft MVP, Head of SCI Practice at CPC.
Peter's story.
Megan Strant, Principal Consultant, Strant Consulting.
Megan's story.
Similar challenges shared by Peter and Megan.
Hypervigilance.
Advocacy for their children.
Work and career.
Spoon Theory.
Understanding your spoons and self-care needs.
The role of community.
Q and A.
Examples of Spoon Theory.