In this engaging conversation, Robin Tate, a life and relationship coach specializing in neurodivergent adults, delves into the intricacies of AuDHD. She discusses the important self-discovery process for women and the nuances between Autism and ADHD. Listeners learn about executive functioning challenges that affect communication and daily tasks. Robin highlights the emotional journey of grieving potential relationship dynamics while addressing the impact of masking. This insightful dialogue offers valuable strategies for fostering interdependency in neurodiverse relationships.
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Robin Tate's Path to Neurodiversity
Robin Tate's journey into neurodiversity began as a special education teacher, sparked by children diagnosed with Asperger's.
A master's degree program and self-diagnosis led her to specialize in coaching neurodivergent adults.
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ADHD in Women
Traditional ADHD presentations differ between genders, often masking symptoms in women.
This often makes it harder for women to get diagnosed with ADHD.
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Discovering Autism
Some women initially identifying as ADHD later discover autistic traits, challenging traditional autism views.
These discoveries are often triggered by getting married to autistic men.
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Gracefully Navigating the Maze of Neurodiverse Marriage
Dan Holmes
Tony Attwood
Stephanie Holmes
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During this episode with returning guest and relationship and life coach, Robin Tate we talk about many important topics that may be impacting your neurodiver relationship including:
How AuDHD presents for women and the self discovery process.
Differentiation and overlap between Autism and ADHD.
Seeing patterns in people.
Executive functioning challenges in ND relationships.
The importance of knowing that you can have a dual diagnosis of AuDHD.
Executive functioning is every step you need to take to accomplish every task you do every day.
Executive dysfunctioning challenges in communication.
Object permanence.
Time blindness, future planning and staying regulated.
Creating interdependency around executive functioning.
Grieving the relationship you thought you were going to have.
You may not be compatible anymore if one of you has been masking.
The struggle between ADHD and Autism when you are AuDHD and how that looks in a relationship.
Behavioral differences and internal state of each partner.
Understanding how your family of origin has impacted your life and your relationship.
The positive impact of somatic therapy.
Thinking about the potential stigma you may have to deal with when disclosing your neurodivergence to your family.
Stephanie and Dan Holmes new book is -"Uniquely Us -Gracefully Navigating the Maze of Neurodiverse Marriage" (Robin wrote chapter 8 which is on Executive Function)
You can reach out to Robin through her website at: www.robintatellc.com
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