The Neurodiverging Podcast

Today, Rosemary Richings and Danielle discuss Rosemary's experience with dyspraxia and her work as a freelance writer, editor, and public speaker in the area of neurodiversity and disability. We're also talking about Rosemary's book, Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life with Dyspraxia, which uses stories from her own life to help people understand the condition in simple language. In today's interview, we're covering:  - what dyspraxia is and some of the symptoms Rosemary's experienced  - Rosemary's advocacy around creating accessible workplaces for dyspraxics  - what accommodations can help dyspraxic folks at school and at work Show notes and more here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/living-life-with-dyspraxia-with-rosemary-richings/ *Check out Rosemary's book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/41NJKpP *Or Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9781839972690 *If you purchase through these links, Neurodiverging may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a parent coach, I see a lot of children who have more than one neurodivergence in their profile. Today, we're talking about five of the most common, least understood neurodivergent profiles that might be complicating your communication and behaviors. See show notes and the transcript here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/5-neurodivergent-profiles-that-are-more-common-than-you-thought/Join the Patreon to receive members-only content like self-help worksheets, recordings of our neurodiversity-related classes and more! https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging Our next Collaborative Families class begins in May. Learn more: https://neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-collaborative-parenting-class-group-coaching-program/Find us on social @neurodiverging.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After spending her career working in leadership development, Alex Gilbert decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD (like herself), who have been struggling in their careers and at home. In today's interview, we're covering: - Alex's journey to becoming a life coach after a career in leadership development - the importance of adaptive technology and other resources for adults with learning disabilities and ADHD, and how these resources can benefit everyone. - how we can better understand our own needs in order to advocate for ourselves - Alex's experience as a new parent and how to avoid the comparison game Show notes here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/alexandra-gilbert-of-cape-able-consulting/ Learn more about Alexandra Gilbert here: https://www.capeableconsulting.com/ Thank you to our Patrons for funding this podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging. Our sincere thanks to: Jacqueline, RW Painter, Galactic Fay, Theresa, Charley, Megan, Cee, Brianne, Estevanny, Katharine, Shilo, Angel, Valerie, MrToDubble, Randy, Joseph, Emma, and all of our other patrons.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delve into the complexities of pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and its heightened prevalence among individuals with autism and ADHD. The host shares personal experiences, shedding light on the journey toward diagnosis and the importance of self-advocacy. Discover how recognizing symptoms plays a crucial role in managing hormonal health and wellbeing. This candid discussion offers valuable insights into a lesser-known intersection of mental health and neurodiversity.

Explore the concept of autistic inertia, its connection to demand avoidance, and its challenges for neurodivergent individuals. Discover the significance of labels and recognition in comprehending autistic inertia. Learn about the causes, impacts, and management techniques of autistic inertia. Understand how autistic inertia is a natural aspect of neurodiversity and the importance of self-compassion and finding individual strategies.

Spencer Bishins is a lawyer who worked at the Social Security Administration Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA’s complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. We’re discussing the nitty gritty of how the SSA is supposed to work, why it currently doesn’t do a great job in supporting disabled people in the United States, and what we can do to encourage a better system to take its place. Transcript and show notes are here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/why-the-us-disability-system-is-failing-with-spencer-bishins/ Buy Spencer's book, Social Security Disability Revealed at Amazon*: https://amzn.to/3PLvPLpor Bookshop*: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9798986371627 *These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, host Danielle Sullivan discusses their experience parenting a child with pathological demand avoidance/ pervasive demand for autonomy as an adult autistic PDA-er themselves. Danielle describes what PDA is, why these behaviors show up in certain autistic folks, and gives some examples of supporting a PDA child in everyday life. Learn more about our 6 week collaborative parenting group program: https://www.neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-collaborative-parenting-class-group-coaching-program/ Show notes and transcript here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/pda-day-to-day-parenting-pathological-demand-avoidance-pervasive-demand-for-autonomy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use Code "neuro" to get 50% off on an annual subscription to Kairos: Heroes of Time! https://kairosgame.com/en . (I'm not affiliated and don't get anything for sending you.)Today we're talking with Annie Martineau, ADHD parent and CEO of NeuroSolutions Group. Some of the topics we'll cover: - what it was like to grow up as an ADHD girl in Canada - how she single parented her very neurodivergent family and kept it fun - how she started her business, and how her ADHD strengths play into her work Shownotes and transcription available here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/adhd-creativity-how-to-parent-and-found-a-business-with-annie-martineau/Want special access to Patrons-Only videos and many other perks? Consider pledging $3, $5, or $10 a month to fund the Neurodiverging Podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tremaine Ake is a writer and podcaster from Aotearoa New Zealand living with Dissociative Identity Disorder and Complex PTSD, who has been in and out of the mental health system in New Zealand since he was fourteen. We're talking about what it's like to experience disassociation, hallucinations, delusions, what it's like to have other personalities, and how colonial trauma has affected Tremaine's mental health as a person of Maori descent.Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/dissociative-identity-disorder-and-colonial-trauma/Want special access to Patrons-Only videos and many other perks? Consider pledging $3, $5, or $10 a month to fund the Neurodiverging Podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Young, MEd, a two-time Fulbright Scholar and director of Young Scholars Academy, dives into the world of neurodivergence in education. He shares his personal journey with ADHD and emphasizes a strength-based approach to teaching twice-exceptional students. The conversation unpacks the complexities of masking in neurodivergent individuals, critiques traditional IQ testing for identifying giftedness, and advocates for inclusive learning environments. Prepare to challenge conventional notions of giftedness while supporting diverse learning needs!