S1E4 - An Interview with Robert Schmus, "Empowering Through Advocacy"

part of the Lived Expertise > Degrees podcast series with Kayla Concannon

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An Interview with Robert Schmus, "Empowering Through Advocacy"

a part of the Lived Expertise > Degrees podcast series hosted by Kayla Concannon

Recording Date: January 18, 2023

Transcript: Download transcript HERE

Keywords: neurodivergent, adolescents, autism, Robert Schmus, Ayla Concannon, CRASH Consulting LLC, Schmus & St. Clair, lived expertise is greater than degrees

Summary: Kayla interviews Robert Schmus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and autistic advocate. Robert shares about his journey of discovering he was autistic, and the impact this has had on his career working with neurodivergent adolescents.

Topical Index:

Introductions {00:00}
What I learned in school [03:09]
Our teachers are those we meet [03:41]
Working with neurodivergent adolescents [06:47]
My diagnosis made things make sense [08:10]
I'm not the only one! [10:08]
Similar issues / struggles [12:22]
A message for other professionals [14:24]
Listen to the voices of experience [17:31]
Getting in touch [18:36]
Closing [21:48]

Resources:

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-schmus-msw-lsw-40598a52/
Speaker Hub: https://speakerhub.com/speaker/robert-schmus
Schmus & St. Clair: https://www.schmusstclair.com