Welcome to
Uniquely Wired
Real Talk. Real Stories. Real Support for Young Adults On The Spectrum.
About
Uniquely Wired is a podcast that embraces the diverse voices and lived experiences of young adults on the autism spectrum. Each episode, we create space for honest conversations, powerful storytelling, and practical support — all with the goal of helping individuals navigate life with confidence, clarity, and community.
Why Listen?
Because growing up and finding your place in the world is hard enough — and even more complex when you’re wired differently.
Whether you’re autistic yourself, a parent, a mentor, or just someone who wants to better understand and support the neurodiverse community, this podcast is for you.
What You’ll Hear
Firsthand stories
from young adults on the spectrum navigating school, work, independence, and identity.
Expert interviews
with psychologists, educators, advocates, and families.
Tools and tips
for building confidence, communication skills, and emotional wellness.
Conversations that matter
regarding mental health, relationships, and resilience.
Episodes
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Episode 1: New Directions: Guiding Young Adults with Autism Into the World
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Episode 2: The Power of Wilderness Therapy
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Quotes from Episode 2: The Power of Wilderness Therapy
"Wilderness therapy is forever evolving. It started in the late 1800s, early 1900s, with the introduction of summer camp in New England and getting kids out for the summer, into nature, and having experiences individually and in the community. In the 40s it took on a little bit more of a therapeutic flavor, with Outward Bound beginning to come in, taking young people out on short-term expeditions and challenging them and teaching them leadership skills and all of the things that come with an experience like that."
- Greg Hitchcock
“I got to take a family trip last year where we all were forced to unplug from the internet because there was no internet. And just that alone, what a grounding, connecting experience as a family. And the value of that, whether you’re a struggling teen or you’re an autistic adult or you’re just a family guy who hasn’t really had a chance to connect on a deeper level with the people in your family sometimes. It’s such an important part of progress in relationships in therapy or in family relationships.”
- Dr. Drew Rubin
“When we get back to the basics of life or living, whether it’s psychologically or socially, you get to take a look at yourself and know who you are. And when those distractions go away, which by the way, was one of the biggest things we struggled with in wilderness treatment, because a lot of us don’t like to look at ourselves really well - it can sometimes be scary to take that deeper look and find out who we are. But you’re right, one of the greatest things there is that you created a very simple place where a person could genuinely connect with who they are and then have some confidence with that and get that to be something that they can translate into other areas of their life.”
- Scott Hess
A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish
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