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ANOMALOUS with Em Rusciano

Episode 1 - It All Started With A National Press Club Address…

May 5, 2024
Em Rusciano speaks with her husband Scott and daughter Odette about their journey with ADHD and autism. They delve into the overlooked diagnoses of women and AFAB individuals, exploring the stigma surrounding these conditions. Clinical psychologist Dr. Joey Lawrence and advocate Sonny Ja share insights into neurodiversity, discussing the challenges within educational systems and the importance of representation. Personal anecdotes highlight the journey of self-acceptance and the pivotal need for advocacy in understanding neurodivergent experiences.
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Quick takeaways

  • Em Rusciano highlights the crucial need for awareness and understanding of neurodivergence, advocating for inclusivity in conversations about diagnoses.
  • She emphasizes the societal misconceptions surrounding neurodivergent individuals, particularly women, which often lead to late and unrecognized diagnoses.

Deep dives

Embracing Neurodiversity

Emrasciano emphasizes the importance of recognizing neurodivergent individuals as equally worthy rather than deficient. She advocates for involving neurodiverse people in discussions and decisions that affect them, arguing that too often, these conversations occur without their input. The stigma around neurodivergence is compounded by internalized misogyny and ableism, and Emrasciano calls for a shift in societal perception where differences are celebrated rather than hidden. She believes that everyone deserves a sense of belonging, regardless of their neurological makeup.

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