To learn more about the resources and information that Mona Kay has available you can check out her website at: neurodiverselove.com
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During this episode with Sadie and her mom Lynn they share how unknown neurodivergence impacted Sadie's childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, In addition, they address the topics below:
- Terrible two's.
- Sensory overload and meltdowns.
- Restrictive eating and sensitivities.
- Not understanding why you are so different as a child.
- Masking in school and being different at home.
- Expectations in school were more structured and easier to understand.
- Overwhelm during high school and changes in social rules.
- Being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease in high school.
- Stimming at home and walking in circles helps with nervous system regulation,
- Having a spiky profile.
- When younger, being able to socialize better with adults.
- Being a perfectionist and the struggle with some things that others do automatically.
- Challenges with learning to drive and driving…being “perceived” by other drivers.
- Masking and then having no spoons after school.
- Giftedness.
- Different ways that children may process and develop language.
