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You Know You're Autistic -
From Masking to Meaningful Living—Let's Build the Life Your Autistic Self Deserves.

You don’t need more information.

You need steps that make sense for your brain.
You need support that feels like someone finally gets it.
So you can stop guessing—and start building a life that actually fits.

Because maybe you’ve spent months (or years) gathering information about autism, but daily life still feels like you’re stuck in someone else’s rules.

This isn’t about changing who you are.


It’s about learning how to live as your best autistic self.

That’s what the Next Steps Workshop is for—
A space where we stop collecting knowledge and start turning it into action.

This workshop isn’t another checklist or info session.

It’s where you’ll:

  • Discover what actually brings you joy (and how to make space for it)

  • Understand the patterns that keep you stuck—and how to gently shift them

  • Create a flexible plan for a life that supports your brain, not works against it

 

You’re not broken.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.
And you don’t have to keep waiting to feel like your life fits you.

➡️ Scroll down for workshop details and join us now.
(Replay included + all future upgrades when you join this round.)

Workshop Details

Date: Wednesday, June 25th
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Eastern / 7 - 9 AM Pacific / 3 - 5 PM UK
Location: Live on Zoom (Replay included—watch anytime within 90 days)
Investment: $47 (this is the only time it will be offered at this price)

 

Join now and you’ll also get access to all future upgrades, refinements, and replays—at no extra cost.

Thank you for your calm voice, it was very easy to follow along!” - previous event participant

This Workshop is for You If...

  • You’ve recently realized you’re autistic and you want to stop wondering what that means for your life—and start living it in a way that feels like you.

  • You’re tired of just “pushing through” and want real strategies that support your needs (not more masking disguised as coping).

  • You’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’ve lost skills you once had—and you’re ready for a path that feels softer, more doable, and more you.

  • You want tools to help you clarify your needs, communicate them (even when others don’t get it), and protect your joy—without guilt or self-doubt.

  • You want support from someone who understands what it’s like to be late-diagnosed, to grieve lost time, and to finally say—without guilt or apology:
    This is who I am. Let’s build a life that works for me.

If that’s you? You’re in the right place.
Let’s take the next step together.

Melissa is great at breaking things down and making them easier to understand.” - previous event participant

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Why This Workshop Works When Other Things Haven’t

You’ve read the books.
You’ve tried the worksheets.

Maybe you’ve even dipped your toes into things like ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)—only to feel like it was all written for someone else’s brain.

That’s because most approaches are designed from the outside in.
They tell you what you “should” do—without ever helping you figure out what actually fits you.

In this workshop, we do it differently.
This isn’t theory.
It’s a practical, flexible framework I’ve lived, not just studied.


It’s the same approach that helped me—and now helps other late-diagnosed autistic adults—move from:

  • Pushing through → to choosing actions that protect your energy

  • Numbing out or avoiding → to noticing what truly matters to you

  • Stuck in self-doubt → to gently shifting toward the life you want

You don’t have to “get” the theory for it to work.
You just need tools that feel doable—and made for your brain.
In fact, one past participant told me:

I’d heard of ACT, but it always felt confusing. You explained it in the first 15 minutes better than anything I’d read before.

This workshop is designed to make it feel clear, doable, and deeply human.


Because you deserve tools that feel like they were made for your brain.

Ready to stop fighting against yourself?
Let’s make life work for you—your way.

Melissa’s gentle and friendly nature always reassured me and encouraged me… She has a deep understanding and always makes you feel heard and accepted.” - Previous event participant

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What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have:

  • A clearer picture of what actually brings you joy (and how to make more space for it—even in tiny, doable moments)

  • A flexible plan for spotting the patterns that keep you stuck—and gentle ways to shift them

  • Tools to help you choose actions that support your brain, your body, and your values (instead of working against them)

  • A sense of relief that you’re not broken—you’ve just been trying to live by someone else’s rules (and now you get to choose your own)

During the last workshop, before it even ended, a participant told me:“I’m so glad I’m here.” 

And right away, others chimed in, "Me too"

 

Moments like that remind me—this isn’t just another info session.


It’s your next step toward living as your best autistic self—with tools that feel like they were made for you.

What Happens After You Sign Up?

What to Expect:

  • You’ll get an immediate confirmation email with all the details (and your Zoom link).

  • I’ll send a few simple prep tips—nothing overwhelming—to help you feel ready and supported.

➡️ Can’t make it live?

You’ll get the replay plus access to all future upgrades—no extra cost, no stress.

You don’t have to show up perfectly.

You don’t have to do it all at once.

You just have to take the next step toward building a life that fits you.

Because once you’re in, you’re in!

You’ll have the support, the tools, and the replay waiting for you—whenever you’re ready to come back to them.

Included with your workshop

Bonus Tools to Support You Beyond the Workshop

Because when you finally start building a life that works for your autistic brain, you deserve tools that keep supporting you long after the workshop ends.
You’ll also get these bonus resources—yours to keep for whenever you need a little extra support along the way:

✨ “I’m Autistic, Now What?” Workbook
Move from awareness to action at your pace, with gentle prompts to help you figure out what you need right now.

Wow, I am just loving the content! It’s nicely laid out, easy to understand, and not overly wordy. The exercises are powerful yet approachable. This workbook is going to be invaluable to others.” – NSK

This workbook is GORGEOUS and I love the self-reflections prompts.” – AT

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✨ Values Clarification Workbook
Cut through the noise and get clear on what truly matters to you—so decisions feel more like your way, not someone else’s rules.

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These are designed to help you take what you learn in the workshop even deeper—without pressure, without overwhelm.They’re yours to keep—along with the replay and all future upgrades—so you can revisit them anytime you need a reminder that you’ve got this.

What Others Are Saying…

✨ "Thank you for your calm voice, it was very easy to follow along."
✨ "I really appreciate your presentation, it's very real and helpful."
✨ "Melissa is great at breaking things down and making them easier to understand."

This isn’t just about information. It’s about being guided by someone who makes it feel clear, doable, and like it was written for your brain.

✨ "It was very calm and a free and easy style....I didn't feel frightened of the end result."
✨ "Melissa’s gentle and friendly nature always reassured me and encouraged me. She has a deep understanding and always makes you feel heard and accepted."

Because sometimes, what you need most is someone in your corner—who gets what it’s like to be late-diagnosed, and helps you build a life that fits you.

Because real change happens when you're supported by someone who gets your brain—and helps you see the strengths you’ve always had, not just what’s “wrong.”

✨ "I sincerely couldn't be more grateful for the level of support and quality mentorship I received from Melissa. Simply put, she is the best at what she does, the very best."

✨ "With her support, I have learned more about myself. She has helped me to see and feel and find my values and the strength in my life."

This workshop is your next step toward that kind of clarity, support, and ease—so your life feels more like yours, not someone else’s version of "right."

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Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 Do I have to attend the workshop live?

Nope. You’ll get full replay access (plus all future upgrades)—so you can watch whenever works for you.
That said, I’ve found that people who attend live tend to get more out of the experience—it’s easier to stay engaged, ask your questions, and carve out that focused time for yourself.


If live attendance isn’t possible, I encourage you to set a date with yourself to watch the replay, so it doesn’t get lost in your to-do list.
You deserve that space.

🔹 What happens if I can't make it?

You’ll still get everything: the full replay, the bonus workbooks, and all future upgrades. No extra stress, no extra cost.

🔹 Will this workshop be offered again?

Yes, but this is the only time it will be offered at this price. Future rounds will reflect added tools and refinements.
When you join now, you get all those future upgrades included.

🔹 Is this just another info session?

Nope. This is a guided, practical framework—so you can start applying what you learn in your life, not just collect more info.


It's designed to feel doable, flexible, and like it was made for your brain.

🔹 Who is this for?

This is for autistic adults who’ve recently realized (or finally accepted) they’re autistic—and are ready to move from masking and guessing to building a life that actually fits them.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure where to start—you’ll feel right at home.

🔹 What do I get when I sign up?

You’ll get immediate access to your confirmation email and prep tips.
You’ll also get the replay (whether you attend live or not), the “I’m Autistic, Now What?” Workbook, the Values Clarification Workbook, and all future refinements—so you can keep coming back anytime you need.

🔹 What if I change my mind or realize this isn’t for me?

Because this is a digital workshop with instant access to the replay and bonus materials, all sales are final.
That said, I want you to feel supported. If something isn’t working for you, please reach out. I’m always open to finding a solution together.

Ready to Take the Next Step Toward a Life That Fits You?

You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
You don’t have to wait until you feel “ready enough.”

This is your invitation to join us inside the Finding the Next Steps Workshop—where we make life work for you, your way.
You'll get the live workshop, the full replay, bonus workbooks, and all future upgrades—so you can keep coming back as you grow.

The next round won’t be offered at this price. Now’s the time to join.

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Created by Someone Who Gets It—Because I've Been There, Too

Hi, I’m Melissa.

 

I’m a late-diagnosed autistic adult, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and someone who’s spent years helping neurodivergent people build lives that actually work—on their terms.

I know what it’s like to recognize your autistic identity and then think, Now what?—To want clear, practical steps but feel lost in a sea of information that doesn’t speak to your lived experience.

 

That’s why I created this workshop—to provide the guidance I wish I had when I was in your shoes.

This isn’t about forcing yourself to fit into someone else’s idea of success. It’s about helping you build a life that feels more like you.

You don’t need to prove you’re “autistic enough” to deserve support. You just need the right tools, and someone in your corner who truly gets it.

PS—You don’t have to keep figuring this out alone.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wondering how to actually live as your best autistic self, this workshop is your next step.


You’ll get the live experience, the replay, all the bonus tools, and all future upgrades—without extra cost, without overwhelm.

And remember, this is the only time the workshop will be offered at this price.
If you’ve been waiting for the “right” time, this is it.

✨ Got questions?

I want you to feel supported in deciding if this is right for you. If you're unsure, just send me a message—I'm always happy to chat and help you figure it out.

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