

244: Giftedness, Twice-Exceptionality, Autism and ADD within the Overexcitability Framework
Feb 14, 2022
Chris Wells, a therapist and researcher, discusses overexcitability, giftedness, autism, and ADHD. She shares her personal journey of self-identification and embracing twice-exceptionality. Wells explains how overexcitability provides a liberating framework for understanding neurodivergence and the interconnected nature of conditions like autism and ADHD. The podcast delves into the struggles of gifted adults, the importance of diagnosis and support, and the evolving understanding of overexcitability in psychiatric discourse.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Journey of Self-Identification and Embracing Twice Exceptionalism
03:12 • 5min
Understanding Overexcitability and Neurodivergence
07:50 • 18min
Navigating an Imaginative Realm
25:48 • 6min
Embracing Giftedness and Overexcitability in Adults
32:18 • 13min
Navigating Diagnosis and Support for Adults with Different Conditions
45:45 • 2min