Peter Rising, Microsoft MVP, Head of SCI Practice at CPC
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Peter's story
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Megan Strant, Principal Consultant, Strant Consulting
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Megan's story
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Similar challenges shared by Peter and Megan
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Hypervigilance
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Advocacy for their children
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Work and career
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Spoon Theory
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Understanding your spoons and self-care needs
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The role of community
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Q and A
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Examples of Spoon Theory
Description:
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.
Autism, Anxiety, and Managing Energy Levels - Parenting Experiences