The Neurodiverging Podcast

In this part 1 of 2, Danielle and Anne delve into the complexities of food and meal planning for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We discuss sensory issues, executive function challenges, and provide practical strategies for meal prep, planning, and dealing with picky eaters. We're here to offer a thoughtful discussion on how to make mealtime less stressful and more manageable for everyone involved. Show notes, transcript and many links here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/making-food-easier-1/ Use our referral to Plan to Eat and get 20% off your first annual subscription payment: plantoeat.com/ref/neurodiverging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can parents talk openly and effectively about sexual and reproductive health with their neurodivergent children? In this episode, Danielle welcomes Amy Lang, a sex education expert who specializes in supporting neurodivergent families. Together, they explore how parents can approach conversations about consent, puberty, safety, and relationships in ways that are supportive, positive, and practical. Show notes and transcript: neurodiverging.com/how-to-talk-about-sex-and-puberty-with-neurodivergent-kids Amy Lang’s website: Birds + Bees + Kids: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/ Follow Amy on Instagram: @birdsbeeskids Free resource from Amy: Top Five Things Neurodivergent Kids Need to Know (and Top Five for Parents) Want to learn more from Amy? This is the only resource of its kind! The Birds & Bees Solutions Center for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids Get the tools to talk with your neurodivergent kid about sex, consent, and safety—without awkwardness or overwhelm. Support the Podcast: This podcast is made possible through the support of our patrons. By joining us on Patreon, you help provide low- and no-cost coaching for neurodivergent people worldwide, and you gain access to community groups, classes, and more. Learn more at www.patreon.com/neurodiverging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the inaugural episode of the Neurodiverging Community Q & A on the Neurodivergent Podcast with Danielle Sullivan and Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney! In this one, we address the challenges of morning routines for neurodivergent families during the back-to-school season. Discover practical tips, the importance of schedules, and how to adapt tasks to suit your family's needs. Plus, learn about possible IEP accommodations to ease the morning rush. Tune in for insightful advice and supportive conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding the right career is a challenge for most neurodivergent people. Today, we're talking to Shell Mendelson, ADHD Career Coach, about how ADHDers can find the right career, when to take the big step to transition to something new, and how to avoid burnout. Thank you to our Patrons for funding this podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging. Shownotes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-find-the-right-career/ Below are affiliate links: Read Shell's book, Unlock Your Career Path: A Course for Neurodivergent Adults and Teens: https://a93f86-3.myshopify.com/products/fillable-pdf?variant=49755927839036&ta_aff=KVIWCIVNIC Join Shell's membership: https://a93f86-3.myshopify.com/products/unlock-your-career-galaxy-membership?variant=51990936224060&ta_aff=KVIWCIVNIC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I reflect on the recent losses of a close friend, a beloved pet, and an estranged parent, and what each experience revealed about grief, boundaries, and belonging. Through these stories, we explore how values-aligned community offers support where traditional family sometimes cannot. This is a tender invitation to consider how we build connection, and why it’s worth it. Connect in Community is a 10-day virtual community experience for neurodivergent adults who want more friendship, less burnout, and a gentle way to practice connection. We run from July 23rd-August 1st. Learn more and register: www.neurodiverging.com/community Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/creating-neurodivergent-affirming-community/ We’d love to hear from you! Share a question, comment, or situation you’d like support with, and we may feature it on our podcast: https://www.neurodiverging.com/leave-a-voice-note/ ________________________ Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice owned by autistic neurodiversity coach Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com, or join us on Patreon for even more goodies! http://patreon.com/neurodiverging Our organization’s larger mission is to help neurodivergent folks find the resources we need to live better lives as individuals, and to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community. We support strength-based, evidence-based assessment and skill-building, social and disability justice paradigms, and a commitment to taking care of one another. Mailing Address: Danielle Sullivan 603 S Public Rd, #63 Lafayette, CO 80026-9998 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney, a dedicated writing educator and professor at Pennsylvania State University, discusses her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic woman healing from childhood trauma. She opens up about the struggles of navigating trauma and the complexities of childhood sexual abuse. Through her advocacy and personal reflections, Anne highlights the importance of community support, safe environments, and understanding neurodivergence. Listeners are empowered with insights and resources to aid their own healing journeys.

Difficulty making friends as an adult is not an experience unique to neurodivergent people. However, when you add our unique worldview and our diverse ways of processing, along with our recovery needs, it can feel (and sometimes even be) almost impossible. Let’s break down some of the challenges and the experiments we can try to find a practice that might be more supportive for us.Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/making-friends-as-an-autistic-adult/Join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/neurodivergingLearn more about coaching: www.neurodiverging.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are diving into a crucial, yet often misunderstood, topic: the difference between trauma response and autistic meltdown. Both can look intense from the outside, but they come from very different places. Understanding these differences is key to providing the right kind of support to your autistic loved ones. Today, we're going to break it all down in a way that's neurodivergent-affirming and backed by the neuroscience.Transcript and show notes: http://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-overwhelm-or-traumaSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/neurodivergingGrab your free sensory overwhelm workbook: http://www.neurodiverging.com/freesensorybook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-open-your-house/Learn about why you should open house and close house each day to get more done more easily. It's the first part of our executive function clinic!________________________Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice owned by autistic neurodiversity coach Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at Neurodiverging.com, or join us on Patreon for even more goodies!    patreon.com/neurodiverging  Our organization’s larger mission is to help neurodivergent folks find the resources we need to live better lives as individuals, and to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community. We support strength-based, evidence-based assessment and skill-building, social and disability justice paradigms, and a commitment to taking care of one another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In diverse communities, people have unique access needs that sometimes conflict. For instance, one person’s vocal stimming might cause auditory overload for someone else. Similarly, captions can aid auditory processing for some but distract others. These situations highlight the challenge of balancing differing needs without placing blame. By viewing these conflicts as structural issues, we can collaboratively develop strategies that respect everyone’s requirements.Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/your-stims-trigger-me-navigating-competing-access-needs/Grab our free 2-page tip sheet for this episode for a quick reference and reflection questions to help you process: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/conflicting-access-needs-tip-sheet/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices