ADHD Essentials

Effective Communication in a Neurodiverse World with Joe Butler Author and Autism / Neurodiverse Communication Consultant.

Jun 19, 2021

Joe Butler, an autism and neurodiverse communication consultant, shares strategies for effective communication in a neurodiverse world. They discuss pausing and pacing, the importance of connection, nonsensical language around time, respecting priorities, and challenges with figurative language.

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Quick takeaways

Pause and pace in communication allows for processing and reflection in neurodiverse individuals.

The challenges of idioms and figurative language highlight the need for clarity and inclusive communication.

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ADHD Essentials Summer Parent Coaching Groups

The ADHD Essentials summer parent coaching groups have been pushed back by a week to allow for a break. Registration is open for these online groups, which aim to help parents navigate transitions and develop skills for managing ADHD. The groups are split between connection and content, with each week focusing on a different topic, such as self-care, parental leadership, fostering family connection, and ADHD-friendly strategies. The importance of pause and pace in communication is discussed, along with adapting communication to different energy levels and visual support for understanding time and instructions.

Introduction

5min

Exploring Autism and Neurodiverse Communication

3min

Pause, Pace, and Communication Needs in Neurodiverse Individuals

9min

Taking Responsibility for Miscommunications and Alleviating Stress

3min

Challenges of Time Awareness and Communication

3min

Effective Communication in a Neurodiverse World

9min

Challenges with Idioms and Metaphors

12min

In this episode, we’re talking to Joe Butler.

Joe is an autism and neurodiverse communication consultant, and co-author of “Is That Clear? Effective Communication in a Neurodiverse World”.

Joe shares effective strategies for communicating with our neurodiverse kids, spouses, co-workers, students and friends. She talks to us about pausing and pacing, the importance of connection when communicating, the nonsensical nature of our language around time, respecting other people’s priorities, and the challenges of figurative language.

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