Daniel Durany on Real-World Adulting: Jobs, Dating, Driving, Budgeting & Self-Advocacy (Autism)

Send us a textAutism advocate, author, and year-round sports official Daniel Durany joins me to get practical about adulting: keeping a job (not just getting one), dating without panic, building independence behind the wheel, and budgeting so freedom lasts. Daniel’s spoken across the country (Texas State Autism Conference, Oklahoma State Autism Conference ’14 & ’24, Virginia Tech keynote 2023, Joining Forces 2025) and served on the Texas Council on Autism & PDD—so this is real talk with receipts.What you’ll learnWork that sticks: mentors, social savvy, and asking for reasonable accommodationsSelf-advocacy 101 → 401: IEP/504 tips that translate to adult life and HRDating on purpose: pace, boundaries, and reading signals without spiralingDriving independence: step-by-step progression (lot → neighborhood → roads → highway)Money basics that actually work: simple tracking, guardrails, and weekly reviewsDopamine management: gaming vs. outdoor reps—how to rebalance, not “quit”Rural resources: how to build the group you wish existedAbout DanielAutism speaker, writer, consultant, mentor; founded an Asperger’s support group with FEAT-NTMember, Texas Council on Autism & PDDYear-round sports official (softball, basketball, volleyball) and sports analyst/writerLinks & resources🎟️ NeuroThrive Autism Workshop (Dr. Ana Villalaz) — 10+ hrs of expert sessions + replays https://autismsupport.live/ntsalespage-july-step?am_id=aprilratchford🤝 Social Connections Summit — tools for authentic relationships & community https://www.patternsofpossibility.com/scs2025🛍️ Show Merch (support the pod) https://adulting-with-autism-shop.fourthwall.com/🛒 Support the podcast & merch: linktr.ee/adultingwithautism ⚡ Tools for neurodivergent success: MFISH 4-in-1 Charger https://mfish.shop/discount/mfishAdultingwithAutismPodcastConnectDaniel Durany — LinkedIn | Facebook | X (search “Daniel Durany”) Adulting With Autism — IG / FB / LinkedIn / TikTok / YouTube (tag us with your takeaways)If this episode helped, follow the show, dropAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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