The Lifespan of a Household: Retirement and the Empty Nest (EP 71)

About this episode

This episode explores the experiences of autistic adults during retirement and the empty nest phases of life.

Join Dr. Regan for this episode of the Lifespan of a Household Series. The episode focuses on the experience of the autistic adult during the seasons of retirement and the empty nest. Calendar example: Autism in the Adult website Resources for professionals Video Visits Video Courses

People in this episode

Host: Theresa M Regan, Ph.D.

Topics covered

• autism
• retirement
• empty nest
• adult experiences
• mental health
• self improvement

Keywords

• autism
• retirement
• empty nest
• adult autism
• mental health
• self improvement
• life transitions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Autism in the Adult

Books & works: The Lifespan of a Household

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