Sensory processing has to do with the nervous system and how our modes of perception can impact the way we integrate the world around us. It's a different component than executive functioning skills, which is impacted by people who have ADHD. The most just kind of categorization that we have is autism spectrum disorder with sensory dysfunction. But again, understanding sensory function like as a whole and looking at it as okay, so what are my sensory needs? Where am I experiencing difficulties rather than disorder or not?"
Today Michelle and Wallis are joined by wonderful North Node member, prolific creative, and whip-smart entrepreneur Dr. Liz Bahr, to muse on managing a creative life with a neurodivergent/squiggly brained diagnosis.
Liz is a writer, creative expression facilitator, adjunct professor, clinical mentor, consultant, entrepreneur, and Doctor of Occupational Therapy. She holds a Doctorate from Boston University and a Master of Science from NYU, 500-hour yoga teacher, and specializes in working with ND people and populations — Sensory Processing Issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD. She’s the founder of Pegasus Wellness, and The Magic Word, a podcast about science, creativity, and storytelling (the first season is out this spring!).
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We muse on:
- How to identify sensory processing and sensory wellness preferences and which environmental accommodations to seek
- Being diagnosed at various ages and what this does for your learning and development
- How to identify when getting help for a specific diagnosis is helpful
- Strategies for planning and externalizing your thoughts when dealing with ADHD and executive dysfunction
- The practice of “junk journaling” for psychic release for squiggly brained creatives
- Strategies for coping with overwhelm and getting out of our heads and back into our bodies
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This podcast is edited by Softer Sounds Studios
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