The Neurodiverging Podcast

An Update About the Podcast

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0000

We're taking a break, but we'll be back soon! Until then, find us and everything we're up to at www.neurodiverging.com. __________________________________________________________________________ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com.

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How to Make (And Keep) Friends as a Neurodivergent Adult

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:10:00 -0000

Being an ADHDer or autistic can make building and maintaining friendships feel like navigating an invisible maze. Let's explore some common barriers and practical solutions for making friends as a neurodivergent adult. Download our free workbook, Managing Sensory Overwhelm for Neurodivergent Adults: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/sensory-overwhelm-workbook/ Transcript, show notes, and more: https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-neurodivergent-guide-to-making-and-keeping-friends-in-2025/

Questions, comments, ideas? Email us at contact@neurodiverging.com.

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Autistic Burnout and Autistic Rest with Carole Jean Whittington (Replay)

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:42:00 -0000

Did you know that Neurodiverging is over 5 years old, and we have over a hundred episodes? To celebrate, we're bringing back some oldies but goodies and sprinkling them in with our newer content.

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See the transcript, show notes, and more information here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-burnout-and-autistic-rest-with-carole-jean-whittington/

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Forming strong relationships with teachers in preschool, K-12, college, or graduate school

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Today we discuss strategies for neurodivergent individuals and their families to foster positive and productive relationships with educators. The episode covers practical tips on how to navigate school systems, communicate effectively via email, and advocate for necessary accommodations. Hosts Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney and Danielle Sullivan also highlight resources available through Neurodiverging and share personal experiences to help listeners better understand how to support neurodivergent students in educational settings. Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-relationships-with-teacher/

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Finding Refuge in Your Body with Jessica Graham

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the Neurodiverging Podcast, host Danielle Sullivan chats with Jessica Graham, a writer, meditation teacher, actor, and trauma-informed guide.

Jessica discusses their new book, Being (Sick) Enough, which delves into living with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and childhood trauma. Topics include the healing power of meditation, the intersection of trauma and neurodivergence, and embracing pleasure.

This conversation is a valuable resource for anyone navigating similar challenges or seeking to live authentically with neurodivergence and chronic illness.

Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/finding-refuge-in-your-body-with-jessica-graham/

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Good Sex: Getting Off without Checking Out

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Making Food Easier 2: How to Feed Yourself As A Neurodivergent Adult

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

In this continuation of our conversation on food and meal planning, Danielle Sullivan and Anne Elrod Whitney explore flexible approaches to feeding yourself and your family without falling into perfectionism.

From theme nights and ingredient-based planning to freezer meals, “forage” dinners, and safe food lists, they share practical strategies for reducing overwhelm. Along the way, they talk about sharing responsibility for cooking, making meals enjoyable, and moving away from rigid food rules toward a more sustainable, compassionate approach to eating. Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/making-food-easier-how-to-feed-yourself/ Thank you to our Patrons for funding this podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging Get ad-free podcast downloads and access to our Neurodivergent Parent Affinity Group for as little as $3 a month when you join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging Learn more about Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney's books and services at https://anneelrodwhitney.com Learn how to create visual schedules in our Get It Out of Your Head: Visual Supports for Adults Course: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/visual-supports-for-adults/ Use our referral to Plan to Eat and get 20% off your first annual subscription payment: plantoeat.com/ref/neurodiverging You can find our energy and capacity tracking workbook here: Energy & Capacity Reflection Guide: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/energy-reflection-guide/ We’d love to hear from you! Share a question, comment, or situation you’d like support with, and we may feature it on our podcast. Leave a voice note: https://www.neurodiverging.com/leave-a-voice-note/

________________________ Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice owned by autistic neurodiversity coach Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at Neurodiverging.com, or join us on Patreon for even more goodies! http://patreon.com/neurodiverging Our organization’s larger mission is to help neurodivergent folks find the resources we need to live better lives as individuals, and to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community. We support strength-based, evidence-based assessment and skill-building, social and disability justice paradigms, and a commitment to taking care of one another.

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Making food easier: Meal planning, feeding a group, feeding yourself, and supporting neurodivergent eaters

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

In this part 1 of 2, Danielle and Anne delve into the complexities of food and meal planning for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We discuss sensory issues, executive function challenges, and provide practical strategies for meal prep, planning, and dealing with picky eaters. We're here to offer a thoughtful discussion on how to make mealtime less stressful and more manageable for everyone involved.

Show notes, transcript and many links here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/making-food-easier-1/

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How to Talk About Sex and Puberty with Neurodivergent Kids with Amy Lang

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

How can parents talk openly and effectively about sexual and reproductive health with their neurodivergent children? In this episode, Danielle welcomes Amy Lang, a sex education expert who specializes in supporting neurodivergent families. Together, they explore how parents can approach conversations about consent, puberty, safety, and relationships in ways that are supportive, positive, and practical.

Show notes and transcript: neurodiverging.com/how-to-talk-about-sex-and-puberty-with-neurodivergent-kids

Amy Lang’s website: Birds + Bees + Kids: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/ Follow Amy on Instagram: @birdsbeeskids

Free resource from Amy: Top Five Things Neurodivergent Kids Need to Know (and Top Five for Parents)

Want to learn more from Amy? This is the only resource of its kind! The Birds & Bees Solutions Center for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids

Get the tools to talk with your neurodivergent kid about sex, consent, and safety—without awkwardness or overwhelm.

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Getting Up and Out the Door on Back-to-School Mornings and Work Mornings

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Dive into the inaugural episode of the Neurodiverging Community Q & A on the Neurodivergent Podcast with Danielle Sullivan and Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney! In this one, we address the challenges of morning routines for neurodivergent families during the back-to-school season. Discover practical tips, the importance of schedules, and how to adapt tasks to suit your family's needs. Plus, learn about possible IEP accommodations to ease the morning rush. Tune in for insightful advice and supportive conversation!

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How to Find the Right Career with Shell Mendelson

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Finding the right career is a challenge for most neurodivergent people. Today, we're talking to Shell Mendelson, ADHD Career Coach, about how ADHDers can find the right career, when to take the big step to transition to something new, and how to avoid burnout.

Thank you to our Patrons for funding this podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging.

Shownotes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-find-the-right-career/

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Grieving & Rebuilding: Recreating Authentic Human Spaces for Neurodivergent Folks

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:17:00 -0000

In this episode, I reflect on the recent losses of a close friend, a beloved pet, and an estranged parent, and what each experience revealed about grief, boundaries, and belonging. Through these stories, we explore how values-aligned community offers support where traditional family sometimes cannot. This is a tender invitation to consider how we build connection, and why it’s worth it. Connect in Community is a 10-day virtual community experience for neurodivergent adults who want more friendship, less burnout, and a gentle way to practice connection. We run from July 23rd-August 1st. Learn more and register: www.neurodiverging.com/community Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/creating-neurodivergent-affirming-community/ We’d love to hear from you! Share a question, comment, or situation you’d like support with, and we may feature it on our podcast: https://www.neurodiverging.com/leave-a-voice-note/ ________________________ Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice owned by autistic neurodiversity coach Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com, or join us on Patreon for even more goodies! http://patreon.com/neurodiverging Our organization’s larger mission is to help neurodivergent folks find the resources we need to live better lives as individuals, and to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community. We support strength-based, evidence-based assessment and skill-building, social and disability justice paradigms, and a commitment to taking care of one another. Mailing Address: Danielle Sullivan 603 S Public Rd, #63 Lafayette, CO 80026-9998

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Healing from Trauma as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Woman with Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney

Thu, 22 May 2025 16:02:00 -0000

Let’s talk about how to heal from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse after a late diagnosis of autism with writing educator and advocate Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney.

Transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/anne-whitney-the-neurodiverging-podcast/

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How to Make Friends as an Autistic Adult

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Difficulty making friends as an adult is not an experience unique to neurodivergent people. However, when you add our unique worldview and our diverse ways of processing, along with our recovery needs, it can feel (and sometimes even be) almost impossible. Let’s break down some of the challenges and the experiments we can try to find a practice that might be more supportive for us.

Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/making-friends-as-an-autistic-adult/

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Autistic Overwhelm or Trauma? with Danielle Sullivan

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

We are diving into a crucial, yet often misunderstood, topic: the difference between trauma response and autistic meltdown. Both can look intense from the outside, but they come from very different places. Understanding these differences is key to providing the right kind of support to your autistic loved ones. Today, we're going to break it all down in a way that's neurodivergent-affirming and backed by the neuroscience.

Transcript and show notes: http://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-overwhelm-or-trauma

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How to Open Your House | Executive Function Clinic

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-open-your-house/

Learn about why you should open house and close house each day to get more done more easily. It's the first part of our executive function clinic!

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Our organization’s larger mission is to help neurodivergent folks find the resources we need to live better lives as individuals, and to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community. We support strength-based, evidence-based assessment and skill-building, social and disability justice paradigms, and a commitment to taking care of one another.

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Your stims trigger me! Navigating competing access needs

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

In diverse communities, people have unique access needs that sometimes conflict. For instance, one person’s vocal stimming might cause auditory overload for someone else. Similarly, captions can aid auditory processing for some but distract others. These situations highlight the challenge of balancing differing needs without placing blame. By viewing these conflicts as structural issues, we can collaboratively develop strategies that respect everyone’s requirements.

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/your-stims-trigger-me-navigating-competing-access-needs/

Grab our free 2-page tip sheet for this episode for a quick reference and reflection questions to help you process: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/conflicting-access-needs-tip-sheet/

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Bonus: Emotional Regulation with Danielle Sullivan (From Every Brain Is Different)

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:28:00 -0000

Danielle is excited to be a guest at the Neurodiversity and Harmony Summit this March! Learn more about emotional regulation what you can expect from the summit with this bonus audio from the Every Brain is Different podcast. Register to join us at everybrainisdifferent.com/danielle.

Original Description: In this special episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, Samantha welcomes back Danielle Sullivan. Danielle will be a panelist at the Neurodiversity and Harmony Summit, where she will present a 20-minute deep dive on co-regulation. During this episode, Danielle explains the concept of co-regulation, emphasizing its importance in balancing emotions between two individuals, whether they are parents and children, romantic partners, or friends. She highlights the challenges of co-regulating with neurodivergent children and provides practical advice for parents to help their children develop self-regulation skills while also maintaining their own emotional balance. For more insights, listeners are encouraged to sign up for the summit at everybrainisdifferent.com/danielle.

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Autistic Failure to Launch with Patty Laushman

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Let's talk to Patty Laushman, neurodivergent coach, about the critical topic of 'failure to launch' in autistic youth.

Show notes and more: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-failure-to-launch/

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Neurodivergent in the Natural World with Diana Renn

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-in-the-natural-world-with-diana-renn/

Diana Renn's new middle grade book, The Owl Prowl Mystery, centers adolescence as an ADHDer, and how neurodivergence intersects with the natural world around us.

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How to Become an Advocate

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Today Danielle is laying out how to become an advocate and how to decide what kind of advocacy you want to practice. This is a vital piece of being a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world, so let's dive in.

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-become-an-advocate/

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Understanding Autistic Communication with Jaime A. Heidel

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Enter to win a copy of “What Did I Do Wrong?”: An Accessible Guide to Preventing Traumatic Misunderstandings Between You and Your Autistic Loved One: https://www.neurodiverging.com/wrong

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/understanding-autistic-communication-with-jaime-a-heidel/

As a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD person, this question was the theme of Jaime A. Heidel's childhood, teens, and young adult life. She created a guide to help the future generation of autistic people avoid unnecessary trauma from chronic miscommunication, while helping neurotypical people get their emotional needs met, as well.

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Parenting Complex Developmental Trauma with Sandi Lerman

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Sandi Lerman is a certified transformational coach, mindfulness teacher, and somatic practitioner. She's also the parent of a young adult with significant complex developmental trauma. Today's she sharing some of what's she's learned through her decades of supporting her child's growth.

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/parenting-complex-developmental-trauma-with-sandi-lerman/

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One Way to Be Less Ableist

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Danielle discusses what ableism is, gives an example of ableism that they experienced recently, and discusses opportunities to reduce our own internalized ableism. Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/one-way-to-be-less-ableist/________________________

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The Experience of Hyperphantasia with Rebecca Vitsmun

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-experience-of-hyperphantasia/

As an autistic mother with neurodivergent children, our guest Rebecca Vitsmun was inspired by her personal experiences to provide an accessible story that inspires creative imagination in readers of all ages and backgrounds. Her book, Eliza Dee’s Universes, highlights Eliza Dee’s colorful adventures as hyperphantasia leads her to explore memories that springboard creative fantasies.

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I'm Not Neurospicy

Thu, 23 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Is neurospicy just a cute, quirky word to describe someone with neurodivergent traits? Or is yet it another example of ableism sneaking into our common parlance? That's what we're talking about today.

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/im-not-neurospicy/

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The Medication Question

Thu, 09 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Whether you're considering medication for yourself as a neurodivergent adult, or for a child, it can be a difficult and complex decision. Today, Danielle's talking about their personal history with medication as an autistic ADHDer, what considerations went into their decisions, and how they confronted medication stigma.

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-medication-question/

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Danielle Answers Your Comments About Parenting PDA

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Today, Danielle is answering your Youtube comments about pervasive demand for autonomy/ pathological demand avoidance.

Collaborative Families, our 3 month parenting program, starts May 1st. Learn more here: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/collaborative-families/

Have a question you'd like me to answer in a future podcast? Email us at contact@neurodiverging.com

Show notes here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/an-autistic-coach-answers-your-comments-about-parenting-pda/

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How I'm Thriving as an Autistic Parent

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

When I first became a parent, I was undiagnosed, burnt out and overwhelmed. Now, ten years into my parenting journey, I've evolved into a confident, creative, joyful, parent, a transformation I couldn't have imagined a decade ago. Today I'm talking about my journey, what I've learned, and how I got here.

Show notes, book recs, and transcript here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-im-thriving-as-an-autistic-parent/

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How to Reset After Autistic Burnout

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Get Yourself Together: a free 5-day bootcamp starting on 3/18. Register here: http://neurodiverging.com/together

Collaborative Families is now open for registration! Save $100 if you enroll before 3/31. Class starts on 5/1. Learn more: http://neurodiverging.com/parenting

Full show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-reset-after-autistic-burnout/

In this series, we delve into a personal journey—Danielle's recent experience with (almost) autistic burnout—and explore practical strategies that facilitated their surprisingly swift recovery.

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How Trauma Compromises Executive Function

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

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Collaborative Families is now open for registration! Save $100 if you enroll before 3/31. Class starts on 5/1. Learn more: http://neurodiverging.com/parenting

Full show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-autistic-trauma-compromises-executive-function/

In this series, we delve into a personal journey—Danielle's recent experience with almost) autistic burnout—and explore practical strategies that facilitated their surprisingly swift recovery.

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Our expectations can contribute to autistic burnout.

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Get Yourself Together: a free 5-day bootcamp starting on 3/18. Register here: http://neurodiverging.com/together

Collaborative Families is now open for registration! Save $100 if you enroll before 3/31. Class starts on 5/1. Learn more: http://neurodiverging.com/parenting

Full show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/our-expectations-can-contribute-to-autistic-burnout/

As a late-identified person, I didn't know what autistic burnout was until I was already many years into one. Then, I was able to make some significant changes that reduced many of my day-to-day challenges, and stayed burnout-free for a number of years. But around last summer, I almost hit hit full burnout again. In this episode, I'm explaining what happened, what I learned from it, and how I got out of burnout in record time.

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On Being Neurodiversity-Affirming

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:28:00 -0000

Neurodiversity-affirming is the new buzz word for sure, but what does it mean?

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Understanding the Science of Safety with Rebecca Kase

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:10:00 -0000

On today's episode, Danielle talks with guest Rebecca Kase about everything polyvagal theory. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, polyvagal theory is an important model for understanding how people regulate emotional and physical health, especially in response to stress and perceived threats, and something we refer to in coaching very often. Rebecca discusses how we can use this model to help us understand and work with our nervous systems to feel better more often.

Show notes here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/understanding-the-science-of-safety-with-rebecca-kase/

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The Ongoing Work of Constructing Identity with Charlie Ocean

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

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Performative Allyship Within Capitalist Systems with Charlie Ocean, MSW

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Our first workshop of the year is Tension Tactics: Positive Strategies for Handling Stress, happening on 1/19 at 2PM MT. Learn more and get $5 off by registering at http://tinyurl.com/tensiontactics.

Today, Danielle talks with neuroqueer LGBTQ+ trainer and community organizer Charlie Ocean, MSW to understand how performative allyship from companies led to a surge in DEI work post-George Floyd, and what the state of DEI is now several years later.

Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/performative-allyship-within-capitalist-systems/

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Creating A Neurodivergent-Friendly New Year

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

For those of us who are neurodivergent, sticking to resolutions and

working towards our goals is naturally challenging because the

traditional approach to goal-setting does not align with our unique

needs and strengths. In this episode, we explore how to create New

Year’s resolutions that are neurodivergent-friendly, empowering us to

make meaningful progress and celebrate our achievements along the way.

Show notes and transcript:

https://www.neurodiverging.com/creating-a-neurodivergent-friendly-new-year/

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Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice

owned by autistic neurodiversity coach Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at

Neurodiverging.com, or join us on Patreon for even more goodies!

http://patreon.com/neurodiverging

Our organization’s larger mission is to help neurodivergent folks find

the resources we need to live better lives as individuals, and to

further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all

of our lives as part of the larger world community. We support

strength-based, evidence-based assessment and skill-building, social and

disability justice paradigms, and a commitment to taking care of one

another.

Mailing Address:

Danielle Sullivan

603 S Public Rd, #63

Lafayette, CO 80026-9998

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Learn with Dr. Emily - Penn Holderness: ADHD as a Superpower

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Today, we're happy to share an episode from Learn with Dr. Emily, where she interviews comedian and ADHDer, Penn Holderness. Enjoy!

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Growing up, Penn Holderness knew he was different than his friends. He had tics. He was called a spazz. He would cry really easily. In basketball practice, he would nearly chew through his shirt if he wasn't running around enough.

If he was growing up in the 2020's, he'd be treated for ADHD pretty quickly. But back in the 80's, ADHD information wasn't widespread, and it wasn't until college that he was officially diagnosed.

On today's episode, Penn talks about growing up with ADHD, finding his passion for music and performing arts, learning how to accept his limitations and lean into his superpowers, and how he would design a school for ADHD minds.

You don't want to miss this vulnerable and hilarious episode.

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The Integrated Workplace: On Disability Labor Reform

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Traditional disability employment models have been focused on sheltered workshops and sub-minimum wage jobs. What does true integration look like in the modern workplace, and how can we get there? Today we're talking to Ben Schatzel, the founder of Stannum Core Solutions, an agency dedicated to creating competitive, integrated employment outcomes for neurodivergent workers, about just that.

Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-integrated-workplace-on-disability-labor-reform/

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Emergency Preparedness for All

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:03:00 -0000

Today coach Danielle Sullivan is discussing how her family evacuated a natural disaster successfully several years ago, and how families with neurodivergent children and family members can better prepare for potential disasters and emergencies.

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Communal Care and Neurodivergent Liberation

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Rainbow Winnike, who also goes by Bowie, is a neurodivergent support coach and gender doula, supporting people who are stepping into the next stage of their identity and authenticity. We're on the podcast discussing the intersections of neurotype, gender, sexuality, masking and unmasking, building community care toward neurodivergent liberation, and some ways to support our authentic expressions of ourselves in all ways.

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/communal-care-and-neurodivergent-liberation/

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How to Be Together Without Talking (For Neurodivergent Families)

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:50:00 -0000

Do you have an autistic loved one who sometimes wants to hang out but not necessarily talk a ton? Are you having trouble figuring out how to handle it? This podcast's for you! Thank you to my patrons for suggesting this topic!

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Autism Through Psychiatry's Lens

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Today I am talking to Dawn Tree, who is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has an adult autistic son and is also a late-diagnosed ADHDer. Dawn has been practicing in psychiatry for the past 30 years. In today’s interview, we’re covering how the practice of psychiatry can help or harm autistic people, how medications are tested, used, and marketed to medical professionals, and how to find a psychiatric professional for your individual needs.

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autism-through-psychiatrys-lens/

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Does Diet Soda Cause Autism? News Commentary

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Today’s podcast is a little different. I’ve been collecting some news articles that followers sent to me last month, and now I’m going to share my thoughts with you! So, does aspartame cause autism? Do 37% percent of autistic kids outgrow their autistic traits? Or, is autism still underdiagnosed by age 16? Let’s talk about it today.

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/does-aspartame-cause-autism-news-commentary/

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Creating A Sensory-Friendly Space in Your Home

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

One of the ways that neurodivergent people can manage our energy levels is by ensuring that our home is sensory-friendly and matches our needs. For people with autism, it is essential that feelings of overwhelm and overload are managed. This can be really tricky in the beginning. But with some self-reflection and practice (and sometimes trial and error) it is possible to create a space that works for you.

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/managing-overwhelm-by-creating-a-sensory-friendly-space-in-your-home/

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Cultural Competency Across Neurotypes

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:00:00 -0000

What is cultural intelligence, and how does it intersect with inclusivity? That's what we're talking about with today's guest, Loren Rosaldo-Maldonado. Loren's the Chief People Officer at Cultura Inc., an ADHDer, and a Cultural Intelligence consultant with a passion for helping people and institutions navigate the complexities of the human condition.

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/cultural-competency-across-neurotypes/

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How to Make Your Business or Practice Neurodivergent-Friendly

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

I started the Neurodiverging podcast in 2020, right before the pandemic. It evolved into a coaching business with multiple coaches, writers, and tech support. We serve clients who are neurodivergent or have accessibility needs. Today, I want to discuss running a business that prioritizes the accessibility needs of employees and clients.

Podcast page: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-make-your-business-or-practice-neurodivergent-friendly/

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Playing to Our Strengths as Autistic Individuals with Peter Mann

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Podcast page: https://www.neurodiverging.com/playing-to-our-strengths-as-autistic-individuals/

CEO and engineer Peter Mann went through most of his life and career as an undiagnosed autistic. Now that’s he has a late autism diagnosis, he has pivoted to find new ways to support others who are neurodivergent and may not know how to tap into their abilities to succeed at work. His new mission is to advocate for autism awareness in the workplace – and help others overcome obstacles to create cool new companies, products and more.

I had a lovely, warm conversation with Peter about what needs to change in the workplace for autistic people to be able to use their strengths, what parenting was like for him as an undiagnosed father, his favorite anxiety coping strategies, and how our understanding of autism has changed in the past twenty years. Also, we briefly talk about how low-cost air purifiers are an important piece of health justice as global warming becomes a growing issue, so that’s in here too!

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Autistics Process Environments Differently

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Today coach Danielle Sullivan discusses the unique processing challenges experienced by autistic individuals and those with sensory processing differences. Neurodivergent people must often manually process environmental data, such as sounds or sensory inputs, whereas neurotypical people are able to automate this process. This can be an added burden for neurodivergent folks. We hope to educate and raise awareness among those who do not have these processing differences, particularly parents of neurodivergent children and folks with neurodivergent partners.

Podcast page: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autistics-process-environments-differently/

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Therapeutics and Attunement at School with Ange Anderson

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Ange Anderson is an experienced educator and author who has introduced various therapeutic and technological interventions in her school to support students with learning differences. She emphasizes the importance of play in the development of neurodivergent children, regardless of their specific neurodivergent condition. Learn more about Ange here: https://angeandersontherapeutic.co.uk

Podcast page: https://www.neurodiverging.com/therapeutics-and-attunement-with-ange-anderson/

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A Neurodiversity Coach's Top 5 Tips for Better Productivity

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Danielle Sullivan, owner of Neurodiverging Coaching, discusses the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in completing tasks and offers 5 tips for improving productivity, which should not come at the expense of self-care.

Danielle Sullivan is an autistic parent, the owner of Neurodiverging Coaching, and the host of The Neurodiverging Podcast.

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[Replay] Getting Started with Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Families

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

On today's summer replay, meet Dr. Rabia Subhani, neuropsychologist, certified mindfulness teacher (many times over!), and mother of an autistic child. Rabia is the creator of Mindful Village®, a secular eight to twelve week program geared towards the parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children.

On this episode of Neurodiverging, Dr. Rabia and I are discussing what mindfulness is, how it works, why it's a good fit for many neurodiverse families, and why parents need to learn to practice mindfulness before they can teach it to their children. Plus, Rabia offers many examples of exercises you can do at home with your family!

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[Replay] How One Woman Made Classrooms More Accessible, Nationwide

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

My guest today is Suzanne Rupp DeMallie, who’s recently published an amazing book: Can You Hear Me Now?: Join the Conversation to Make Public Education a Better Choice. As a parent to a child with auditory processing deficit, Suzanne fought a nationwide battle against bureaucracy to get teacher microphones into classrooms throughout the United States.

We're discussing her family's experience with auditory processing disorder, practical ideas for supporting kids dealing with the issue at home and at school, and what it was like fighting for microphones in the classroom at the national level.

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Suzanne's website is full of fantastic resources: https://suzannedemallie.com/

Shownotes and a transcript are up at https://neurodiverging.com/auditory-processing-disorder-at-school-with-suzanne-demallie/ now!

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[Replay] The Diagnosis Journeys of Neurodivergent Women

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis. Disbelief from doctors and mental health professionals after you explain your symptoms. Being shuffled from one doctor to the next with no help in sight.

Millions of neurodiverse women struggle everyday to get support from their healthcare and mental health professionals that actually improves their lives. So many of us are not getting our health needs met, and are falling into more anxiety and depression because of it. What could society do better to help us?

Today, I am honored to present interviews with Lauren Melissa @autienelle, Dominica @the_ADHD_dynosaur, and Meg @arfidawareness to discuss their experiences getting help from medical and mental health systems for themselves and their families, what worked and what was a disaster, and what could be done to help neurodiverse people.

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[Replay] Executive Function Life Hacks and Spirituality for Neurodivergent Folks with Rev. Catharine Clarenbach

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:16:00 -0000

I’m honored to be joined on this week’s episode by Reverend Catharine Clarenbach.

Rev. Catharine is a white, fat, cis woman, a sovereign queer femme with ADHD, bipolar disorder, well-managed mental illness, and trauma from sexual assault.

She is also an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister and an Initiate in the Tradition of Stone Circle Wicca (USA). She spent four years in discernment with an order of Roman Catholic religious sisters, and is trained and credentialed as a spiritual director.

In this interview, we’re talking about creating safe spiritual and religious spaces for autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent folks; our favorite house cleaning hacks for folks with executive dysfunction like us; and, how to keep a fruitful, fulfilling relationship with a partner who is a different neurotype than you.

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[Replay] Building Your Emotional Toolkit with Autistic Therapist Kathy Carter

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:08:00 -0000

On today's episode, I'm talking with guest Kathy Carter, an autistic cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist who works with gender diverse and neurodiverse clients. We will be talking about:

- the type of hypnotherapy Kathy practices and why it's useful for neurodivergent people

- what emotional literacy and emotional regulation are and how to improve your own and your family's with some really great practical tips

- how to assess whether a medical health provider or a mental health provider is neurodiversity-friendly and neurodiversity affirming.

Learn more about Kathy Carter and her practice at ⁠arrivetherapy.co.uk⁠ and follow her on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourholistictherapist/⁠

Watch the video version of this podcast here: ⁠https://youtu.be/aI93yULs5Tg⁠

Full transcript, show notes, and further resources available here: ⁠https://neurodiverging.com/building-your-emotional-toolkit-with-autistic-therapist-kathy-carter/⁠

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Why Do People Think ADHD Is A Moral Deficiency?

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:59:00 -0000

Today, we’re continuing our discussion on the history of ADHD in the early modern era, working from the 1850s through the 1980s. After this episode, when you hear someone say ADHD, you’ll have some idea of the historical and cultural context behind it, and you’ll know why some people think ADHD is just the result of us “not trying hard enough.”

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Where Does the Stigma Against ADHD Come From?

Thu, 25 May 2023 12:53:00 -0000

Why is ADHD still so heavily stigmatized in our culture, when it's one of the most well-understood neurodivergences out there? We need to dig into the history of ADHD to understand where this stigma comes from and how to fight against it in our day-to-day lives.

In today’s episode, we’re covering:

Theophrastus’ “Obtuse Man,” an ancient example of a person with ADHD traits
the medieval tie between spiritual health and mental health
Sir Alexander Crichton’s work, which changed the course of neurodivergent history at the very turn of the 19th century

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What You Need to Know to Advocate for Disability Justice

Thu, 11 May 2023 13:06:00 -0000

Dr. Bibi Pirayesh has spent the last 15 years working with hundreds of children, parents, teachers, and schools as an educational therapist to enhance the lives of children with learning disabilities. While the emphasis of her work is on remediating learning disabilities in a one-on-one setting, she is also a sought after community advocate for children and families around learning rights.

In 2020, Dr. Pirayesh launched The Difference is Not Deficit Project to help promote the importance of seeing learning disability as a social justice issue.

Full show notes and transcript here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/what-you-need-to-know-to-advocate-for-disability-justice/

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Neurodiversity in the Kink Community

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Today, we're interviewing Jake Maxwell, a neurodivergent DJ active in the kink community, who's working to make night club and kink spaces friendly for neurodivergent people.

Jake co-created LOBO (Lights Out, Barks Out), a monthly event held for the kink community with a focus on welcoming everyone, as a way to encourage people to break free from societal expectations and create a space to be themselves. I

n today’s interview, we’re covering:

- what strategies actually work to make busy events accessible for neurodivergent people

- the challenges of ensuring consent in the kink space, especially for neurodivergent individuals

- why we think there's so much overlap among the autistic community and the kink community

Show notes and transcript available here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/neurodiversity-in-the-kink-community/

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Living Life with Dyspraxia with Rosemary Richings

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:46:00 -0000

Today, Rosemary Richings and Danielle discuss Rosemary's experience with dyspraxia and her work as a freelance writer, editor, and public speaker in the area of neurodiversity and disability. We're also talking about Rosemary's book, Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life with Dyspraxia, which uses stories from her own life to help people understand the condition in simple language. In today's interview, we're covering:

- what dyspraxia is and some of the symptoms Rosemary's experienced

- Rosemary's advocacy around creating accessible workplaces for dyspraxics

- what accommodations can help dyspraxic folks at school and at work

Show notes and more here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/living-life-with-dyspraxia-with-rosemary-richings/

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5 Neurodivergent Profiles That Are More Common Than You Thought

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000

As a parent coach, I see a lot of children who have more than one neurodivergence in their profile. Today, we're talking about five of the most common, least understood neurodivergent profiles that might be complicating your communication and behaviors. See show notes and the transcript here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/5-neurodivergent-profiles-that-are-more-common-than-you-thought/

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Our Strengths Are Superpowers with ADHD Coach Alexandra Gilbert

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:31:00 -0000

After spending her career working in leadership development, Alex Gilbert decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD (like herself), who have been struggling in their careers and at home. In today's interview, we're covering:

- Alex's journey to becoming a life coach after a career in leadership development

- the importance of adaptive technology and other resources for adults with learning disabilities and ADHD, and how these resources can benefit everyone.

- how we can better understand our own needs in order to advocate for ourselves

- Alex's experience as a new parent and how to avoid the comparison game

Show notes here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/alexandra-gilbert-of-cape-able-consulting/

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My Experience of Autistic Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Today host Danielle Sullivan discusses pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, what it's like to live with it, and its higher than average incidence among people with autism and/or ADHD.

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The article I reference is "PMDD, Autism, and ADHD: The Hushed Comorbidity" by Tori Morales in Additude Magazine: https://www.additudemag.com/pmdd-autism-adhd/

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What We Know (So Far) About Autistic Inertia

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:54:00 -0000

Have you ever been able to focus on a task for hours, while also experiencing difficulty with starting said task? If so, you may have experienced the increasingly-researched phenomenon known as “Autistic Inertia”. It’s the name given to the commonly-experienced difficulty in starting and stopping tasks, especially in neurodivergent individuals. Recently, a research publication explored autism and inertia and has given us a better understanding of how autistic people can work with their differences instead of against them! See the original article here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/what-we-know-so-far-about-autistic-inertia/

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Danielle Sullivan is an autistic parent, a certified positive psychology coach, and the host of The Neurodiverging Podcast.

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Why the US Disability System Is Failing with Spencer Bishins

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:40:00 -0000

Spencer Bishins is a lawyer who worked at the Social Security Administration Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA’s complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges.

We’re discussing the nitty gritty of how the SSA is supposed to work, why it currently doesn’t do a great job in supporting disabled people in the United States, and what we can do to encourage a better system to take its place.

Transcript and show notes are here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/why-the-us-disability-system-is-failing-with-spencer-bishins/

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PDA Day to Day: Parenting Pathological Demand Avoidance/ Pervasive Demand for Autonomy with Danielle Sullivan

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:45:00 -0000

Today, host Danielle Sullivan discusses their experience parenting a child with pathological demand avoidance/ pervasive demand for autonomy as an adult autistic PDA-er themselves. Danielle describes what PDA is, why these behaviors show up in certain autistic folks, and gives some examples of supporting a PDA child in everyday life.

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ADHD Creativity: How to Parent and Found a Business with Annie Martineau

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 15:50:00 -0000

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Today we're talking with Annie Martineau, ADHD parent and CEO of NeuroSolutions Group. Some of the topics we'll cover:

- what it was like to grow up as an ADHD girl in Canada

- how she single parented her very neurodivergent family and kept it fun

- how she started her business, and how her ADHD strengths play into her work

Shownotes and transcription available here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/adhd-creativity-how-to-parent-and-found-a-business-with-annie-martineau/

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Dissociative Identity Disorder and Colonial Trauma with Tremaine Ake

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:55:00 -0000

Tremaine Ake is a writer and podcaster from Aotearoa New Zealand living with Dissociative Identity Disorder and Complex PTSD, who has been in and out of the mental health system in New Zealand since he was fourteen. We're talking about what it's like to experience disassociation, hallucinations, delusions, what it's like to have other personalities, and how colonial trauma has affected Tremaine's mental health as a person of Maori descent.

Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/dissociative-identity-disorder-and-colonial-trauma/

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Education for the Gifted, Neurodivergent Child with Sam Young

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:20:00 -0000

Sam Young, MEd, is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional, neurodivergent, and gifted students and their families. Mr. Sam is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. As an ADHD learner, he has a tremendous understanding of, experience in, and respect for all things related to neurodiverse education.

In today's interview, we're covering:

Sam’s experience of the ADHD diagnosis
Using a strength-based approach in education
Defining twice exceptionality, and the three ways 2E people mask
Masking for 2E folks compared to autistics
How we define giftedness
Why school may not match 2E needs

Show notes and transcript at: https://www.neurodiverging.com/education-for-the-gifted-neurodivergent-child-with-sam-young/

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How Autistics Talk About Autism with Christine M. Condo

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:20:00 -0000

Christine M. Condo was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2015 at the age of 42. Her diagnosis spawned a writing and advocacy career to increase awareness and acceptance of autism, particularly in women. Condo’s writing focuses on dismantling common misconceptions about autism and supporting the burgeoning neurodiversity movement.

Show notes and transcript at: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-autistics-talk-about-autism-with-christine-m-condo/

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College for Neurodiverse Learners with Dr. Perry LaRoque

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:20:00 -0000

Dr. LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. In his book, Taking Flight, Dr. LaRoque offers an essential guide to college, providing practical information and strategies for the millions of diverse learners, nontraditional students, and people with disabilities who attend college every year.

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Complete show notes and transcript: https://neurodiverging.com/college-for-neurodiverse-learners-with-dr-perry-laroque/

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Neurodivergent Overwhelm During the Holidays with Jackie Coursey

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:12:00 -0000

I'm here with friend and fellow certified neurodiversity coach, Jackie Coursey, to talk about how to handle the holiday season as a neurodivergent woman. We're talking about layers of oppression and how they show up as burdens during the holidays, as well as offering some suggestions on how to feel better, more connected, and more grounded during this difficult time.

Learn more about our upcoming class here: https://neurodiverging.com/group-coaching-neurodivergent-women/

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Recovering from Acquired Brain Injury with Dr. Jen Blanchette

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:08:00 -0000

Welcome back! Today I'm discussing acquired brain injury, recovery and neurodiversity with Dr. Jen Blanchette. Dr. Blanchette is a licensed psychologist, trauma (PTSD) expert, fitness expert, and concussion clinician who tailors coaching to your mental health and total wellness needs. She leads the TBI Therapist podcast, streaming wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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How to Strengthen Your Memory with Danielle Winton

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:23:00 -0000

Today's episode is a beautifully practical; we're talking about memory with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategies!

Danielle founded Memory Strategies in 2018 with a focus on how to help students and professionals learn effective and efficient techniques for studying, learning, remembering, focus, and productivity. We're talking about some things Danielle wishes people understood more about human memory and how it works, and some basic things folks can do to improve their memories. Enjoy!

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How We Construct Our Worlds: Disability and Fiction with Author Kathryn Lund

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0000

I’m here with Kathryn Lund, an English novelist who uses writing to explore her neurodivergent life. Kathryn has a non-discreet functional neurological disorder which presents with aspects of non-epileptic seizures, chronic pain and problems with OCD, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

Kathryn's novel, The Things We Left Sleeping, is out now. Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dg9EOt Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9781639882984 (These are affiliate links and I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you use them to purchase.)

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Learn more about Kathryn Lund at KathrynLundTheAuthor.co.uk, and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @klundtheauthor

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Explore in Vulnerability: ADHD at Microsoft with Todd Ellis

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:10:00 -0000

I am so excited to be back after our little summer hiatus. To bring us back with a bang, I’ll be talking with Todd Ellis. Todd has been at Microsoft for the past 20 years and is a co-lead for a global group of neurodivergent individuals within that company. He’s also ADHD, dyslexic, and has just finished his training as an ADHD coach. Todd co-hosts the Schooling Struggle podcast.

Our conversation ranged from how to approach neurodiversity and accommodations in a multicultural company, what it was like for Todd to be diagnosed ADHD as a kid but not really dig into what that meant until middle age, and how we each got into coaching and why we do it. Plus many diversions, hopefully of the amusing and educational persuasion! Enjoy.

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Autism and Overwhelm at Work with Danielle Sullivan

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:20:00 -0000

There are a lot of misunderstandings about how autism affects how we work, our success in our careers, and the challenges we face in the workplace. Today, I'm talking about my own work history, what's gone well for me, what's gone terribly for me, and how I've gotten to where I am in my work life right now.

Full transcription, video link, show notes and more here: https://neurodiverging.com/autism-and-overwhelm-at-work-with-danielle-sullivan/

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Raising a PDA Child with Low Demand Parenting with Amanda Diekman

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:10:00 -0000

On today's episode, I'm talking with Amanda Diekman, who is an ordained Presbyterian pastor, autistic contemplative, and parent of an autistic and PDA child. We will be talking about:

+ Amanda's experience self-identifying as autistic as an adult and going through her diagnosis process, versus her experience advocating for her young son's diagnosis, treatment, and finding support

+ What PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance/ Pervasive Drive toward Autonomy) looks like and Amanda's experience parenting a PDA child

+ What other accommodations and resources are helpful for folks learning about the PDA profile of autism +Amanda's parenting approach, low demand parenting, how it works, and how you can learn more about it

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Learn more about Amanda Diekman at www.amandadiekman.net, and follow her on Instagram: @simple.soulful.amanda

See show notes, more resources on PDA, and a full transcription here: https://neurodiverging.com/raising-a-pda-child-with-low-demand-parenting-with-amanda-diekman/

Danielle Sullivan is an autistic parent, a certified positive psychology coach, and the host of The Neurodiverging Podcast.

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Building Your Emotional Toolkit with Autistic Therapist Kathy Carter

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:05:00 -0000

On today's episode, I'm talking with guest Kathy Carter, an autistic cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist who works with gender diverse and neurodiverse clients. We will be talking about:

- the type of hypnotherapy Kathy practices and why it's useful for neurodivergent people

- what emotional literacy and emotional regulation are and how to improve your own and your family's with some really great practical tips

- how to assess whether a medical health provider or a mental health provider is neurodiversity-friendly and neurodiversity affirming.

Learn more about Kathy Carter and her practice at arrivetherapy.co.uk and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourholistictherapist/

Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/aI93yULs5Tg

Full transcript, show notes, and further resources available here: https://neurodiverging.com/building-your-emotional-toolkit-with-autistic-therapist-kathy-carter/

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Irlen Syndrome, World Unmasking Day, and Disability at Work with Chantal Gagnon of Socolo

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:38:00 -0000

On today's episode, I'm talking with guest Chantal Gagnon about her experience with dyslexia and being diagnosed with Irlen syndrome in school, why she founded Socolo, her stationary company, and how hard it can be to unmask in the workplace. We're also covering Chantal's new initiative, World Unmasking Day on the 25th of May - stay tuned!

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Learn more about Chantal and Socolo: Socolo.co.uk

Transcript, further reading, and more show notes available at https://neurodiverging.com/irlen-syndrome-and-inclusive-design-with-chantal-gagnon-of-socolo/.

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The Trauma of Growing Up Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:33:00 -0000

Today I'm talking about the relationships we parents have with our neurodivergent kids. We're discussing what rupture and repair are, why it's important to parent in a style that allows for repair of relationships for neurodivergent youth, and how the neurodivergent trauma of growing up in a neurotypical world can affect youth far more deeply than parents might realize.

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How to Manage Risky Behavior in Neurodivergent Teens and Youth with Aaron M. Huey

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Today we're talking to an expert interventionist for at-risk, neurodivergent teens, Aaron M. Huey!

Aaron is an internationally known lecturer on archetypal imagery, body language, and martial arts and the Founder and President of Fire Mountain Programs. In 2009, he and his wife Christine opened a residential Mental Health and Dependency recovery treatment center for teens ages 12-17 in Colorado. Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center was named one of the Top 50 Healthcare Providers in the United States in 2019, and in 2020 named one of the Top 100 Innovators in Healthcare.

Aaron is also a Family Consultant, a teen coach, and an addiction interventionist who facilitates powerful parenting events, as well as being a very happy husband and father of 2 young adults. Today, we’re discussing:

- What causes risky behavior in neurodivergent teens, and how can parents help?

- What interventions are most useful for at-risk neurodivergent teens?

- Aaron's ADHD childhood, experience with addiction, bullying, sexual assault, and recovery

- How is the thinking about risky behavior, neurodivergence and trauma changing?

- Parenting strategies for at-risk neurodivergent teens

Before I introduce Aaron, I'd like to thank all of my patrons for supporting this episode of Neurodiverging. Patrons receive exclusive access to lots of goodies, including:

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- Beyond Risk and Back Parenting Masterclass: https://brabapp.com/

Shownotes, transcript, and some related reading recommendations here: https://neurodiverging.com/how-to-manage-risky-behavior-in-neurodivergent-teens-and-youth-with-aaron-m-huey/

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What Is Sensory Regulation? with Occupational Therapists Robbie Levy and Ingrid Smith of SensaRooms

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Today we're talking to two occupational therapists who, together with their partner, have created the first interior design company that specializes in sensory-informed environments! I am so excited to welcome Robbie Levy and Ingrid Smith.

Learn more about SensaRooms: http://www.sensarooms.com/

Full transcript and show notes available: https://neurodiverging.com/what-is-sensory-regulation-with-sensarooms/

Occupational therapy is one of the most underutilized resources out there for parents of neurodivergent child and neurodivergent adults themselves, so I am so thrilled to offer this podcast episode today. We’re discussing:

what occupational therapists like Robbie and Ingrid do
what sensory regulation is and isn't
what our 8 senses are, and how they work
how Robbie, Ingrid and co-founder Leigh developed a company offering sensory-friendly interior design based on their decades of experience as occupational therapists

Before I introduce Robbie Levy and Ingrid Smith, I'd like to thank all of my patrons for supporting this episode of Neurodiverging. I hope you’re enjoying all of the new neurodiversity resources that came out this month! Patrons receive exclusive access to lots of goodies, including:

access to my back-catalogue of recorded neurodiversity-related webinars
self-help and coaching downloads
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and much more.

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Late-Identified Inattentive ADHD with Aron Croft of Hidden ADD

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Today we're talking about one man's experience with late-identified inattentive ADHD! I am so excited to welcome coach Aron Croft to the podcast today.

Aron Croft is a late-identified inattentive ADHDer turned popular ADHD coach and founder of Hidden ADD. He’s on a mission to raise awareness about Inattentive ADHD, how it goes under the radar, and how to rebuild your life post-diagnosis. His work has been featured by ADDitude Magazine, ADDA, and more, and you may have seen some of his very popular ADHD videos on TikTok.

Inattentive ADHD is massively underdiagnosed, especially in men, so I'm so grateful to Aron for coming on the show to share his experience. Today, we’re discussing:

what it was like for Aron as a child growing up with undiagnosed inattentive ADHD
how lacking the knowledge about his neurotype affected his life in college and young adulthood
how his life has changed since his diagnosis

Before I introduce Aron, I'd like to thank all of my patrons for supporting this episode of Neurodiverging. I hope you’re enjoying all of the new neurodiversity resources that came out this month!

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access to my back-catalogue of recorded neurodiversity-related webinars
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a 15% discount to my course Autistic Emotions Explained
and much more.

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Show notes and transcript here: https://neurodiverging.com/late-identified-inattentive-adhd-with-aron-croft-of-hidden-add/

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Preparing Autistic Children for the Workforce with DE&I Expert Kerry D. Rosado

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Today we're talking about how to prepare autistic children for the workforce! I am so excited to welcome Kerry D. Rosado to the podcast today.

Kerry is the Latinx Founder of Dyvergent Consulting Group, LLC. As a Leadership & DE&I Consultant, she helps global leaders and organizations in English and Spanish to build stronger teams where people can thrive by cultivating an inclusive culture. Kerry has more than 8 years of experience in tech, healthcare, and education spaces.

Kerry is a proud mother of two boys with autism and neurodiversity advocate. Her new book, Inclusive Leadership: Opening Doors for Marginalized Groups, just came out last November and is available on Amazon.

Today, we’re discussing:

what DE&I means, and how that applies to neurodiversity spaces
how can we as parents can help to prepare our autistic and neurodivergent kids for the future workplace
Kerry's tips for success based on her experience parenting her autistic children

I'd like to thank all of my patrons for supporting this episode of Neurodiverging. I hope you’re enjoying all of the new neurodiversity resources that came out this month!

Patrons receive exclusive access to lots of goodies, including:

access to my back-catalogue of recorded neurodiversity-related webinars
self-help and coaching downloads
a 15% discount to my course Autistic Emotions Explained
and much more.

If you want to be one of these amazing folks and support Neurodiverging, please check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/neurodiverging.

Plus, through the end of March, all new Patron pledges are being donated to support relief efforts for the Marshall Fires, and if you donate $5 or more, you’ll get a surprise in the mail! It’s great opportunity to check out all the patron-only resources and help a fantastic cause.

Transcript, show notes and more at: https://neurodiverging.com/kerry-rosado-neurodiversity-in-the-workforce-prepping-kids-for-work/

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ADHD Strategies at Work with Skye Rapson

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0000

What are the best strategies for people with ADHD to kick butt at work? Find out today in my interview with ADHD Coach extraordinaire, Skye Rapson!

Skye is a Doctoral Candidate in Population Health and was diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her doctorate. She then founded Unconventional Organisation, which provides strengths-based, research-backed, online coaching for clients with ADHD.

You know how much I care about research-backed interventions when it comes to supporting neurodivergent folks, so it’s no surprise that I loved talking with Skye! Today, we’re discussing:

Skye’s background and how she found out about her ADHD in the midst of her doctoral program
how and why she started her ADHD coaching business
Skye's speciality: tips and tricks to help ADHDers stay organized and confident at work and school.

Patrons receive exclusive access to lots of goodies, including access to my back-catalogue of recorded neurodiversity-related webinars, self-help and coaching downloads, a 15% discount to my course Autistic Emotions Explained, and much more. If you want to be one of these amazing folks and support Neurodiverging, please check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/neurodiverging.

Show notes, links and transcripts here: https://neurodiverging.com/adhd-at-work-with-skye-rapson/

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Asked & Answered: All About Adult Autism Diagnosis

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0000

I've been collecting questions about the diagnostic process for autistic adults, why to do, why not to do it, and everything else for at least a year now, so this episode is chock-full of good information. Grab a hot drink, settle in, and join me!

Transcript and more notes here: https://neurodiverging.com/all-about-autism-diagnosis-your-questions-answered/

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Autistic Burnout and Autistic Rest with Carole Jean Whittington

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Carole Jean is a late identified ADHD-Autistic, who discovered at 39 years old why life had been so confusing and such a struggle. We’re discussing Carole Jean’s new course, Rest Is More Than Sleep, in the Autastic community, as well as both of our own personal experiences with autistic burnout.

See the transcript, show notes, and more information here: https://neurodiverging.com/autistic-burnout-and-autistic-rest-with-carole-jean-whittington/

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Does Homeschooling Perpetuate Classism and Ableism in the School System?

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000

In our last episode (listen here), I talked about my neurodiverse family’s experience homeschooling during the pandemic and why it’s working for us.

But I have complex feelings about homeschooling, so today I’m discussing my concerns, why I think disabled kids should be integrated into conventional classrooms, and why pulling disabled students out of conventional schools might set disability rights back.

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Homeschooling Autistic and ADHD Kids: Our Story

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:05:00 -0000

Welcome back! You may have noticed that we have spent the past couple of months discussing education for neurodiverse kids. We've talked to special education tutors, literacy experts, and parents about how public schooling has affected their autistic and ADHD children, and some of the issues or challenges they've had receiving needed supports for their kids. And, over the course of this podcast, we've talked to a couple of parents who have chosen to pull their children from public schooling and to homeschool instead. Today I’m here to tell you about my neurodiverse family’s experience homeschooling during the pandemic, why it’s working for us, and whether homeschooling is a good idea for families with disabled kids, or not!

Show notes, works cited, and transcript are here: https://neurodiverging.com/homeschooling-autistic-and-adhd-kids-our-story/

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Developing "Soft Skills" in Neurodivergent Youth with Lindsey Wander

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! Today, we are talking with Lindsey Wander, CEO of WorldWise Tutoring. Lindsey is dedicated to helping students of all abilities not only to improve their grades and scores, but also to learn the skills to become confident and independent lifelong learners, and to grow into competent and conscious leaders. She seeks to empower our youth with the tools to succeed in school, work, and life – so that they are in the powerful position to be agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of those around them.

We're discussing how we as parents can create more opportunities for our children to learn and practice executive functioning skills, social skills, and other "soft skills" needed for daily living, and what is really means to become a "lifelong" learner.

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And see the transcript, show notes, and more information here: https://neurodiverging.com/developing-soft-skills-in-neurodivergent-students-lindsey-wander/

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Autism, Literacy, and Educational Trauma with Lois Letchford

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Lois and I have a wide-ranging, enthusiastic conversation about her experience teaching her son and other autistic children to read, the psychology behind how children learn, and how schooling and education can cause trauma when approached from the wrong mindset.

- Show notes and transcript: https://neurodiverging.com/autism-literacy-educational-trauma-with-lois-letchford/

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Understanding Your Feelings: Emotions, Alexithymia, and Autism

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0000

Today, certified life coach Danielle Sullivan discusses the basics of what emotional intelligence is and why it can be difficult for neurodivergent people to develop emotional intelligence skills. We're also discussing alexithymia, how autistics process emotions differently than neurotypical people, and some easy interventions you can try at home to improve your own emotional intelligence skills, too!

See the transcript, show notes, and research here: http://neurodiverging.com/identifying-feelings-emotions-alexithymia-and-autism

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Positive Parenting for Autistic and ADHD Children with Debbie Godfrey

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Today I'm talking with Debbie Godfrey, a positive parenting guru. Debbie's a certified Parent Educator with over 30 years of expertise in the parenting education field. She's helped parents around the world solve problems with their families and their children by teaching methods to improve behavior in a positive, gentle way.

Show notes and transcript: https://neurodiverging.com/positive-discipline-for-autistic-and-adhd-children-debbie-godfrey/

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How to Get Your Child Support at School with Laura Reber of Progress Parade

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Today's conversation is with Laura Reber, Founder of Progress Parade, an online special education tutoring company. With her lifelong interest in psychology and problem-solving, Laura initially began her career as a school psychologist before following her passion for supporting each student as an individual to create her tutoring company, Progress Parade.

Laura is a wealth of knowledge about special education, learning disabilities and challenges, and how to navigate the public education system to get the most for your child. In this interview, we discuss what a school psychologist does, the difference between how a school evaluates a child and how a medical team does, how a child's diagnosis can impact the services they receive, the rights of the parent around school evaluation, and some common supports a school can offer to a neurodivergent child.

Laura Reber is the founder of Progress Parade, a team of online special education tutors: https://www.progressparade.com/
Show notes and a transcript are available here: https://neurodiverging.com/how-to-get-support-at-school-laura-reber-progress-parade/
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Kate McNulty's Love and Asperger's: Relationships on the Spectrum

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Today I'm talking with Kate McNulty, an autistic Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified AASECT Sex Therapist, and licensed clinical social worker. We're discussing her new book, Love and Asperger's: Practical Strategies To Help Couples Understand Each Other and Strengthen Their Connection, which came out in October 2020. We're discussing common relationship trouble points Kate's seen in her 20+ years of therapy practice, what's up with the word Asperger's in the title, and why self-identification is not only valid, but a necessary tool for so many folks. Enjoy!

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Polymathy and Neurodivergence with Dustin Miller, PolyInnovator

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Today's conversation is with Dustin Miller of PolyInnovator. Dustin is an OmniContent Creator, host of the Polymath PolyCast, and the host of TeleInnovator, a polymathy and self-education channel).

We had a wide-ranging discussion on self-directed education, learning how to learn, building habits and self-motivation hacks, and much more. Enjoy!

Find full show notes and a transcript here: https://neurodiverging.com/polymathy-and-neurodivergence-with-dustin-miller-polyinnovator/

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How Capitalism Changed Our Understanding of "Mental Illness" with Dr. Roy Richard Grinker

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Welcome back! Today's guest is Dr. Roy Richard Grinker, Professor of Anthropology at George Washington University and Editor-in-chief of Anthropological Quarterly. We're discussing his newest book, Nobody’s Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness, which came out in January 2021 from Norton, and tells the uplifting story of how we are successfully challenging the stigma that has long shadowed mental illnesses.

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Slow Processing? Try Slow Parenting!

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In my family, we all struggle with intermittent slow processing speed, which leads us to be more overwhelmed by social events, to do lists, and housework, and even keeping up with basic needs like eating, than the average family. Luckily, after much trial and error, I found a parenting approach that supports our slower processing speeds: slow parenting.

Today, I'm talking about what slow processing speed is, how it’s related to sensory processing disorder (SPD), and how the slow parenting method can support a child who needs some extra time to work through the input she’s receiving. So, let’s dive in!

-Transcript available at https://neurodiverging.com/slow-processing-try-slow-parenting

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Mindfulness for Neurodiverse Families with Dr. Rabia Subhani

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

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ADHD and the Creative with Anaïs Lucia

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000

My guest today is Anaïs Lucia, an ADHD-er who works as an actor, director, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, YouTuber, and host, and is also the host and producer of three podcasts!

We're discussing how she got her start in the entertainment industry, how her ADHD traits affect her work and approach to what she does, and some of her unique tips for actually finishing some of the 10,000 different projects you have going right now.

See the show notes and transcript: https://neurodiverging.com/adhd-in-the-entertainment-industry-with-anais-lucia/

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Get Stuff Done: How to Use Automation & the Activity Partner/ Body Double for Your Executive Function Troubles

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

As a certified life coach, I work with a lot of autistic and/or ADHD folks who have trouble with executive function skills, like prioritizing and organizing tasks, procrastination, difficulty getting started on a project, and other similar challenges.

If this sounds like you, then I'm here to tell you more about what executive function is and isn't, and to introduce you to two strategies to help strengthen your executive function skills: automation, and the activity partner.

See the show notes and transcript: https://neurodiverging.com/executive-function-automation-the-activity-partner

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How to Hear in Loud Places with Suzanne DeMallie

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

We're discussing her family's experience with auditory processing disorder, practical ideas for supporting kids dealing with the issue at home and at school, and what it was like fighting for microphones in the classroom at the national level.

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Discovering the Martian: A Conversation with Author Clif Adkins

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Today I'm talking with Clif Adkins, author of the new book Martian: A Non-Science Fiction Guide for How to Love, Raise, and Possibly Be Someone Not Quite Human. We're talking about who the Martian is, their most unique traits, and how to support a growing Martian at home and at school. This and more, today, on Neurodiverging!

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Asked & Answered: Should I tell my child about their neurodiversity?

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 03:32:00 -0000

I want to discuss a question that I've gotten a few times: Should I tell my child about their autism? How do I portray being autistic as an ultimately positive and valuable identity while not skipping over the real challenges that are associated with it?

This can be a complicated question because everybody's situation is different and unique. Find out why I think on Neurodiverging today!

Find a transcript and show notes here: https://neurodiverging.com/ep-22-asked-answered-should-i-tell-my-child-about-their-neurodiversity/

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Raising Successful Neurodivergent Kids with Sally Willbanks of ND Renegade

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week I’m talking with Sally Willbanks, the founder of neurodiversity clothing line, ND Renegade: https://www.ndrenegade.com/. We discuss how she transitioned from being a well-known contemporary landscape artist to running a clothing line dedicated to neurodiversity; parenting autistic and ADHD profoundly gifted children; and the pros and cons of homeschooling to teach children life skills.

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/successful-neurodivergent-kids-sally-willbanks-of-nd-renegade/

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Asked & Answered: How Do I Find A Therapist As A Neurodivergent Person?

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Today’s episode is based on a listener question: Jenna wrote, “How do you go about finding a therapist as a neurodivergent person? Are there specific things to look for, or avoid?” Thanks for listening, Jenna! I think this is a great question, and one I’m happy to take a whack at.

I’m going to start off by talking about some general basics about how to find a therapist who’s a good fit, and then I’m going to move into talking about finding someone to help specifically neurodivergent folks like us!

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/how-do-i-find-a-therapist-neurodivergent/

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Executive Function Life Hacks and Spirituality for Neurodivergent Folks with Rev. Catharine Clarenbach

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000

I’m honored to be joined on this week’s episode by Reverend Catharine Clarenbach. In this interview, we’re talking about creating safe spiritual and religious spaces for autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent folks; our favorite house cleaning hacks for folks with executive dysfunction like us; and, how to keep a fruitful, fulfilling relationship with a partner who is a different neurotype than you.

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I Can't Recognize My Mother's Face: On Face Blindness and Autism

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, is very common among autistic and ADHD people. In this episode, In this episode, I’m discussing what face blindness is, how to recognize it, and how it’s affected my own life.

- See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/face-blindness-autism/

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On Sensory Processing Disorder, + 3 Tips to Avoid Sensory Overwhelm

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Have you ever heard of sensory processing disorder? Sensory overwhelm? Sensory integration disorder? Sensory overload? Today, I want to discuss what all this stuff if, and give you some go-to tips that I use in my everyday life to avoid sensory overwhelm.

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/3-tips-to-avoid-sensory-overwhelm/

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Autistics Don't Lack Empathy. (In fact, we've got more than enough.)

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

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Autistic Perseveration: Why Do We Perseverate and What Should You Do About It?

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Perseverative behavior is simply a repetitive behavior, an action that a person keeps repeating without meaning to. Some examples include saying the same words, moving in the same pattern, or even thinking the same unhelpful thought, long after whatever initially prompted the activity has passed. But what is driving this behavior, and why is it some common in autistic folks? That's what we're discussing today!

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/define-perseveration-in-autism/

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How Can We Take Better Care of Neurodiverse Women? These 3 Interviews Shed Some Light.

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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An All-Inclusive Schedule for Mixed Neurotype Families

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Changing schedules can be really difficult for people with executive function troubles. I’m an autistic, and I definitely have trouble if someone changes the schedule on me with no notice. I have an expectation about my day, and have planned around exactly what I expect. When something changes, I don’t feel like I have time to think through the new potentialities.

Schedule changes can create a lot of anxiety, even a sense of panic that can lead to a meltdown (which, of course, can throw the schedule off even more, creating a stress spiral of doooooooom).

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could learn how to make a family schedule that worked for everyone in your household, with no stress and no panic?

Yes, that would be lovely, I hear you say! So today, I’d like to go through the best way I’ve found for making a household schedule that is inclusive of everybody in your house and their needs, whether you’ve got kids, or you’re living with a partner, family, or roommates.

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/how-to-make-a-family-schedule/

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Why Was My Autism Missed? Being an Autistic Girl in the 1990s

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0000

In an earlier episode, I told my own story of being diagnosed autistic as an adult in my 30s, after my young son was diagnosed. I received many questions about how I didn’t know I was an autistic girl when I was younger, and why no one at home or school realized.

Being diagnosed as an adult is actually really common, and many people are diagnosed much later than I was. It can be hard to see autism sometimes, especially with autistic girls, and even more so in the 1990s when I was at school.

Today, I'm talking about why I think my autism was overlooked for so long, and what families and schools can look for now to make sure no autistic girls are going without support.

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/being-an-autistic-girl-in-the-1990s/

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Working Toward Equity in ADHD Diagnosis

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0000

The stereotype of ADHD is a hyperactive, rambunctious little white boy, but the truth is that people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, races, all people, have ADHD at about the same rates. About 5-10% of everybody on this planet has ADHD, or is an ADHD brain. And those rates don’t differ between white, Black, or Hispanic populations.

But it is true that ADHD is uncovered and diagnosed differently in white families than it is in Black or Hispanic families. There are a lot of reasons for this, and some of them are very complicated, while some boil down to simple racism. But it’s important to talk about these issues, because the more people are aware that they exist, the more we can work together to create more equity in diagnosis, treatment, and support of people with ADHD brains.

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/adhd-students-of-color-american-schools/

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What Disorder? ADHD, Autism, and Neurodiversity

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Let’s talk about language! Autism and ADHD are both known as neurodevelopmental “disorders.” But is “disorder” really the best way to refer to autism and ADHD, given the scientific body of research indicating autism and ADHD are examples of natural genetic variation? So how can we talk about autism and ADHD as examples of neurodivergence, but not disorders?

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/neurodiversity-autism-adhd/

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Autistic Special Interests: Secret Strength?

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0000

Special interests are one of the most defining traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD): an intense focus on a specific subject. But ASD special interests are also a secret strength of autistics everywhere. Learn more about how autistics use our special interests to regulate our emotions and expand our worldviews today, on Neurodiverging.

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/episode-106-special-interest-definition-autism/

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Neurodivergent Spoons and Forks: On Autism & Fatigue

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Spoon theory and fork theory are two of the most popular models of disability and energy consumption in the chronic fatigue community. But how do they apply to autism? Find out how helpful these models really are, today, on Neurodiverging.

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/spoons-and-forks-autism-and-fatigue/

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All About Echolalia: Why Your Autistic Friend or Child Repeats Everything You Say

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Do you have an autistic friend or loved one who repeats everything you say all the time? Or do you know someone with autism spectrum disorder who’s in the habit of talking to themselves? It’s called echolalia! It’s common among young children, and autistics of all ages. Why do we repeat? Find out what’s going on from an autistic adult's point of view.

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/episode-104-what-is-echolalia/

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Communicate! 4 Tips for Problem-Solving in the Neurodivergent Family

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Having different communication styles and making it work anyway is part of being in a family. But what if it’s not working? Collaborative problem-solving can be a life-saver for learning how to communicate with autistic adults, how to communicate with an autistic child, or how us autistics can better work with neurotypical folks. Here are 4 real-world tips to help!

See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/4-tips-for-collaborative-problem-solving/

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How I Learned I Was Autistic . . . As An Adult

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0000

I didn't find out I was autistic until after my second child was born and my life fell apart. Why are so many autistic women misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all? Hear my story.

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What Is Neurodiversity? Intro to Neurodiverging

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Today's episode serves as an introduction to what I'll be talking about through this podcast series, including my answers to three questions: What does neurodivergent mean, and what is neurodivergence? What is neurodiversity? And why are they important to talk about?

See Show Notes for this episode at https://neurodiverging.com/what-does-neurodivergent-mean.

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