Aging and Autism (Part 1): Can Autism Change Over Time? Insights from RDI Consultant Julie Meyerowitz

If you are autistic or love someone who is, you have probably wondered: “Will things get easier or harder as we get older?” In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with speech‑language pathologist and RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) consultant Julie Meyerowitz, MS, CCC‑SLP, about how autism can look across the lifespan and what “change over time” actually means.

Julie draws on years of experience working with autistic children and teens in school and home settings to explain what she sees improving with support, what tends to stay challenging, and why every autistic person’s path is unique. Together, Jimmy and Julie explore common questions like “Can autism change with age?” and “What kinds of skills can still grow later in life?” in a grounded, hopeful way.

This conversation is especially helpful for parents, caregivers, and autistic adults who feel anxious about the future and want honest information without doom and gloom. You will hear real‑world insight from a professional who respects autistic differences and focuses on relationships, communication, and quality of life—not “fixing” people.

Key take‑aways from the episode:

• How autism can show up differently in early childhood, school years, and beyond

• The difference between autism itself and the skills and coping strategies that can change

• How RDI and relationship‑based approaches support growth over time

• Why continued support and understanding matter at every age, not just in childhood

About the guest – Julie Meyerowitz, MS, CCC‑SLP:
Julie Meyerowitz of Hear My Words has been a practicing speech‑language pathologist in school and home settings in NY, PA, WA, and MD since earning her M.S. degree in speech‑language pathology from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2008. She has worked successfully with children ages 2–21 with a variety of communication needs, and has seen some of the most remarkable gains with clients diagnosed with ASD, which inspired her to train as an RDI consultant and begin accepting RDI clients.

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