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.

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?

What are emotional literacy and emotional regulation, and how can we improve our own? Let's talk about it.

We’re continuing our discussion on the history of ADHD in the early modern era, working from the 1850s through the 1980s.

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.

How some folks are working to make night club and kink spaces friendly for neurodivergent people.

What accommodations can help dyspraxic folks at school and at work?

Today, we're talking about five of the most common, least understood neurodivergent profiles that might be complicating your communication and behaviors.

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

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.

“Autistic Inertia”. It’s the name given to the commonly-experienced difficulty in starting and stopping tasks, especially in neurodivergent individuals.

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.

Danielle Sullivan discusses their experience parenting a child with pathological demand avoidance/ pervasive demand for autonomy as an adult autistic PDA-er themselves.

How one CEO single-parented her very neurodivergent family and kept it fun

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.

<p>Sam Young, MEd, is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual &nbsp;enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional, neurodivergent, and &nbsp;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.</p> <p><strong>In today's interview, we're covering:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Sam’s experience of the ADHD diagnosis</li> <li>Using a strength-based approach in education</li> <li>Defining twice exceptionality, and the three ways 2E people mask</li> <li>Masking for 2E folks compared to autistics</li> <li>How we define giftedness</li> <li>Why school may not match 2E needs</li> </ul> <p>Show notes and transcript at: <a href="https://www.neurodiverging.com/education-for-the-gifted-neurodivergent-child-with-sam-young/">https://www.neurodiverging.com/education-for-the-gifted-neurodivergent-child-with-sam-young/</a></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.neurodiverging.com/donate/">Donate to this podcast</a>: <a href="https://www.neurodiverging.com/donate/" target="_blank">https://www.neurodiverging.com/donate/</a></li> <li>Join Sam at the free open house on 12/8 @ 6:30PT to see if Young Scholars Academy might be a match for you family: <a href="https://youngscholarsacademy.ck.page/winter23openhouse">https://youngscholarsacademy.ck.page/winter23openhouse</a></li> <li>And learn more about Sam and Young Scholars here: <a href="https://youngscholarsacademy.org/">https://youngscholarsacademy.org/</a></li> </ul> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message

<p>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. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Show notes and transcript at: <a href="https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-autistics-talk-about-autism-with-christine-m-condo/" target="_blank">https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-autistics-talk-about-autism-with-christine-m-condo/</a></p> <p>Donate to this podcast: <a href="https://www.neurodiverging.com/donate/" target="_blank">https://www.neurodiverging.com/donate/</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message

<p>Dr. LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an &nbsp;innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. In his book, <em>Taking Flight, </em>Dr. LaRoque offers an essential guide to &nbsp;college, providing practical information and strategies for the millions &nbsp;of diverse learners, nontraditional students, and people with &nbsp;disabilities who attend college every year. &nbsp;</p> <p>Donate to this podcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://neurodiverging.com/donate/ " target="_blank">https://neurodiverging.com/donate/&nbsp;</a></p> <p><br> Buy<em> Taking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners and Non-Traditional Students</em> by Dr. Perry LaRoque on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3G0hRTa" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3G0hRTa</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>or Bookshop: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9781642796063">https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9781642796063</a><br> <br> Learn more about Dr. Perry LaRoque here: <a href="https://perrylaroque.com/ " target="_blank">https://perrylaroque.com/ &nbsp;</a></p> <p>Complete show notes and transcript: <a href="https://neurodiverging.com/college-for-neurodiverse-learners-with-dr-perry-laroque/" target="_blank">https://neurodiverging.com/college-for-neurodiverse-learners-with-dr-perry-laroque/</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message

<p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Learn more about our upcoming class here: <a href="https://neurodiverging.com/group-coaching-neurodivergent-women/" target="_blank">https://neurodiverging.com/group-coaching-neurodivergent-women/</a></p> <p>A sincere thanks to my patrons, who make the podcast possible. Want special access to Patrons-Only videos and many other perks?<strong>&nbsp;Consider pledging $1, $5, or $10 a month</strong> to fund the Neurodiverging Podcast, this website, and low-income coaching clients. Find out more and pledge today at <a href="http://patreon.com/neurodiverging">patreon.com/neurodiverging</a>.</p> <p>Show notes and transcription available here: <a href="https://neurodiverging.com/reducing-overwhelm-during-the-holidays-with-jackie-coursey/" target="_blank">https://neurodiverging.com/reducing-overwhelm-during-the-holidays-with-jackie-coursey/</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message

<p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tbi-therapist-podcast/id1587029041">TBI Therapist podcast</a>, streaming wherever you listen to your podcasts.</p> <p>Want special access to Patrons-Only videos and many other perks?<strong>&nbsp;Consider pledging $1, $5, or $10 a month</strong> to fund the Neurodiverging Podcast, this website, and low-income coaching clients. Find out more and pledge today at <a href="http://patreon.com/neurodiverging">patreon.com/neurodiverging</a>.</p> <p>Show notes and transcription available here: <a href="https://neurodiverging.com/recovering-from-acquired-brain-injury-with-dr-jen-blanchette/" target="_blank">https://neurodiverging.com/recovering-from-acquired-brain-injury-with-dr-jen-blanchette/</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message

<p>Today's episode is a beautifully practical; we're talking about memory with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategies!</p><p>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!</p><p>Donate to this podcast: <a href="//Patreon.com/neurodiverging">Patreon.com/neurodiverging</a>, or <a href="//paypal.me/neurodiverging" target="_blank">paypal.me/neurodiverging &nbsp;</a><br><br>Learn more about Danielle Winton and Memory Strategies at <a href="https://www.memorystrategy.com/ " target="_blank">https://www.memorystrategy.com/ &nbsp;</a></p><p><br>Full show notes and a transcript are available at <a href="https://neurodiverging.com/how-to-strengthen-your-memory-with-danielle-winton/" target="_blank">https://neurodiverging.com/how-to-strengthen-your-memory-with-danielle-winton/</a></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message

<p>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. &nbsp;</p><p>Kathryn's novel, The Things We Left Sleeping, is out now. &nbsp;Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dg9EOt &nbsp;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.) &nbsp;</p><p>Donate to this podcast:&nbsp;Patreon.com/neurodiverging, or paypal.me/neurodiverging &nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about Kathryn Lund at KathrynLundTheAuthor.co.uk, and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @klundtheauthor&nbsp;</p><p>Full show notes and a transcript are available at https://neurodiverging.com/how-we-construct-our-worlds-disability-and-fiction-with-kathryn-lund/</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message