<p>What happens when you spend years advocating for your autistic child…</p><p>only to discover that you’re autistic too?</p><br><p>In this special April episode of&nbsp;<em>The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast</em>, Paul Cruz sits down with&nbsp;<strong>Julie Green</strong>&nbsp;to explore late autism diagnosis, motherhood, masking, and identity.</p><br><p>This episode is also a milestone.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>It marks the&nbsp;<strong>first anniversary of the podcast</strong></li><li>And coincides with&nbsp;<strong>World Autism Awareness Day</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Together, these moments create space not just for awareness—but for reflection, nuance, and deeper understanding.</p><br><p>Julie shares how her understanding of autism evolved—from early stereotypes shaped by media to a deeply personal realization that reframed her entire life.</p><br><p>This conversation is about more than diagnosis.</p><br><p>It’s about moving from&nbsp;<strong>self-blame → self-understanding</strong>, and learning to extend that same compassion to the next generation.</p><br><p>As we recognize&nbsp;<strong>World Autism Awareness Day</strong>&nbsp;this April, this conversation invites us to move beyond awareness toward:</p><ul><li>understanding</li><li>acceptance</li><li>and systems-level change</li></ul><p><br></p><p>It also marks&nbsp;<strong>one year of The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast</strong>—a year of centering lived experience, nuance, and meaningful conversations.</p><p><br></p><h4>Resources &amp; Links</h4><p><br></p><p>Learn more about&nbsp;Julie Green: <a href="https://juliemgreen.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://juliemgreen.ca/</a></p><p>Explore her memoir&nbsp;<em>Motherness: </em><a href="https://juliemgreen.ca/books-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://juliemgreen.ca/books-1</a></p><p>Donation/Support: <a href="https://donate.stripe.com/3cI14o2yP4oIdnQ3BTaIM00?locale=en&amp;__embed_source=buy_btn_1TBR5jKBQBNitX9LljVc0mAk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://donate.stripe.com/3cI14o2yP4oIdnQ3BTaIM00?locale=en&amp;__embed_source=buy_btn_1TBR5jKBQBNitX9LljVc0mAk</a></p><br><p>Patreon Community: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/14218572/join#no_universal_links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/14218572/join#no_universal</a></p><br><p>Advertise: <a href="https://www.neurodiversityvoices.com/advertisewithus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.neurodiversityvoices.com/advertisewithus</a></p><br><p>Instagram/Youtube/LinkedIn: @neurodiversityvoicespodcast</p><br><p>Website: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-neurodiversity-voices-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-neurodiversity-voices-podcast</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>