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Energy Regulation with Dr Amy Laurent and Dr Jacquelyn Fede of Autism Level Up!

In this episode of The Unfiltered Autistic Podcast, Amanda McGuinness is joined by Dr Amy Laurent and Dr Jacquelyn Fede, co-founders of Autism Level Up, to explore one of the most practical and transformative frameworks currently available for understanding energy regulation in Autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

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