Today, we're happy to share an episode from Learn with Dr. Emily, where she interviews comedian and ADHDer, Penn Holderness. Enjoy!---Growing up, Penn Holderness knew he was different than his friends. He had tics. He was called a spazz. He would cry really easily. In basketball practice, he would nearly chew through his shirt if he wasn't running around enough.If he was growing up in the 2020's, he'd be treated for ADHD pretty quickly. But back in the 80's, ADHD information wasn't widespread, and it wasn't until college that he was officially diagnosed. On today's episode, Penn talks about growing up with ADHD, finding his passion for music and performing arts, learning how to accept his limitations and lean into his superpowers, and how he would design a school for ADHD minds.You don't want to miss this vulnerable and hilarious episode.The Holderness Family: Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | Tik Tok | Podcast---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! http://patreon.com/neurodivergingOur 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

Traditional disability employment models have been focused on sheltered workshops and sub-minimum wage jobs. What does true integration look like in the modern workplace, and how can we get there? Today we're talking to Ben Schatzel, the founder of Stannum Core Solutions, an agency dedicated to creating competitive, integrated employment outcomes for neurodivergent workers, about just that.Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-integrated-workplace-on-disability-labor-reform/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! http://patreon.com/neurodivergingOur 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

Today coach Danielle Sullivan is discussing how her family evacuated a natural disaster successfully several years ago, and how families with neurodivergent children and family members can better prepare for potential disasters and emergencies. Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/emergency-preparedness-for-all/ ________________________ Danielle Sullivan is an autistic parent, the owner of Neurodiverging Coaching, and the host of The Neurodiverging Podcast. + Learn about life and parent coaching: https://neurodiverging.com/life-coaching/ + Join the Patreon to receive members-only content like ad-free podcast episodes, recordings of our neurodiversity-related classes, live coaching and class discounts, and more! https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging + Find us on social @neurodiverging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rainbow Winnike, who also goes by Bowie, is a neurodivergent support coach and gender doula, supporting people who are stepping into the next stage of their identity and authenticity. We're on the podcast discussing the intersections of neurotype, gender, sexuality, masking and unmasking, building community care toward neurodivergent liberation, and some ways to support our authentic expressions of ourselves in all ways.Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/communal-care-and-neurodivergent-liberation/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! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have an autistic loved one who sometimes wants to hang out but not necessarily talk a ton? Are you having trouble figuring out how to handle it? This podcast's for you! Thank you to my patrons for suggesting this topic!Need more help with handling your feelings around communication? Check out our mini course: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/when-tone-triggers-you/ 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! http://patreon.com/neurodivergingOur 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

Today I am talking to Dawn Tree, who is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has an adult autistic son and is also a late-diagnosed ADHDer. Dawn has been practicing in psychiatry for the past 30 years. In today’s interview, we’re covering how the practice of psychiatry can help or harm autistic people, how medications are tested, used, and marketed to medical professionals, and how to find a psychiatric professional for your individual needs.Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autism-through-psychiatrys-lens/Danielle Sullivan is an autistic parent, the owner of Neurodiverging Coaching, and the host of The Neurodiverging Podcast.+ Learn about life and parent coaching: https://neurodiverging.com+ Join the Patreon to receive members-only content like ad-free podcast downloads, body doubling, coaching, and more: https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging + Find us on social @neurodiverging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s podcast is a little different. I’ve been collecting some news articles that followers sent to me last month, and now I’m going to share my thoughts with you! So, does aspartame cause autism? Do 37% percent of autistic kids outgrow their autistic traits? Or, is autism still underdiagnosed by age 16? Let’s talk about it today.Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/does-aspartame-cause-autism-news-commentary/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the ways that neurodivergent people can manage our energy levels is by ensuring that our home is sensory-friendly and matches our needs. For people with autism, it is essential that feelings of overwhelm and overload are managed. This can be really tricky in the beginning. But with some self-reflection and practice (and sometimes trial and error) it is possible to create a space that works for you.Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/managing-overwhelm-by-creating-a-sensory-friendly-space-in-your-home/Danielle Sullivan is an autistic parent, the owner of Neurodiverging Coaching, and the host of The Neurodiverging Podcast.+ Learn about life and parent coaching: https://neurodiverging.com+ Join the Patreon to receive members-only content like ad-free podcast downloads, body doubling, coaching, and more: https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging + Find us on social @neurodiverging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Loren Rosaldo-Maldonado, Chief People Officer at Cultura Inc., discusses cultural intelligence, inclusivity, and the intersections with neurodiversity in the workplace. They explore advocating for neurodivergent employees, disrupting traditional operations for understanding, developing cultural competency through self-reflection, and the importance of validation in creating meaningful connections.

I started the Neurodiverging podcast in 2020, right before the pandemic. It evolved into a coaching business with multiple coaches, writers, and tech support. We serve clients who are neurodivergent or have accessibility needs. Today, I want to discuss running a business that prioritizes the accessibility needs of employees and clients.Podcast page: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-make-your-business-or-practice-neurodivergent-friendly/Danielle Sullivan is an autistic parent, the owner of Neurodiverging Coaching, and the host of The Neurodiverging Podcast.+ Learn about life and parent coaching: https://neurodiverging.com/life-coaching/ + Listen to the Neurodiverging Podcast: https://neurodiverging.com/podcast-index/ + Join the Patreon to receive members-only content like self-help worksheets, recordings of our neurodiversity-related classes, live coaching and class discounts, and more! https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging + Find us on social @neurodiverging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices