What happens when autistic children grow up, but the systems meant to support them aren't prepared for their adult lives?
Dr. Tempest McDonald's extraordinary journey, from a childhood marked by trauma and teenage homelessness to becoming an autism researcher, counselor, and advocate, raises a question we cannot afford to ignore:
Why do we invest so much in studying autistic children, yet so little in helping them live healthy, meaningful lives as adults?
In this episode, Lynn Davison shares the powerful story behind Dr. Tempest McDonald's work, her challenge to traditional autism research priorities, and the importance of recognizing the strengths, health needs, and lived experiences of autistic adults.
It's a story of survival, resilience, mentorship, and the need for support that doesn't end when childhood does.
Because autistic children grow up, and their futures deserve just as much attention as their childhoods.
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