The Neurodiverging Podcast

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

Podcast page: https://www.neurodiverging.com/playing-to-our-strengths-as-autistic-individuals/CEO and engineer Peter Mann went through most of his life and career as an undiagnosed autistic. Now that’s he has a late autism diagnosis, he has pivoted to find new ways to support others who are neurodivergent and may not know how to tap into their abilities to succeed at work. His new mission is to advocate for autism awareness in the workplace – and help others overcome obstacles to create cool new companies, products and more.I had a lovely, warm conversation with Peter about what needs to change in the workplace for autistic people to be able to use their strengths, what parenting was like for him as an undiagnosed father, his favorite anxiety coping strategies, and how our understanding of autism has changed in the past twenty years. Also, we briefly talk about how low-cost air purifiers are an important piece of health justice as global warming becomes a growing issue, so that’s in here too!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, weekly body doubling, monthly parent support, hot seat coaching and more! https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging+ Find us on social @neurodiverging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today coach Danielle Sullivan discusses the unique processing challenges experienced by autistic individuals and those with sensory processing differences. Neurodivergent people must often manually process environmental data, such as sounds or sensory inputs, whereas neurotypical people are able to automate this process. This can be an added burden for neurodivergent folks. We hope to educate and raise awareness among those who do not have these processing differences, particularly parents of neurodivergent children and folks with neurodivergent partners.Podcast page: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autistics-process-environments-differently/ 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

Ange Anderson is an experienced educator and author who has introduced various therapeutic and technological interventions in her school to support students with learning differences. She emphasizes the importance of play in the development of neurodivergent children, regardless of their specific neurodivergent condition. Learn more about Ange here: https://angeandersontherapeutic.co.uk Podcast page: https://www.neurodiverging.com/therapeutics-and-attunement-with-ange-anderson/ 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

Danielle Sullivan, owner of Neurodiverging Coaching, discusses challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in completing tasks and offers 5 tips for improving productivity, including tackling small tasks, utilizing structured procrastination, implementing deliberate stops for better task management, overcoming second-guessing, and prioritizing rest for better mental wellness.