Today's conversation is with Dustin Miller of PolyInnovator. Dustin is an OmniContent Creator, host of the Polymath PolyCast, and the host of TeleInnovator, a polymathy and self-education channel).We had a wide-ranging discussion on self-directed education, learning how to learn, building habits and self-motivation hacks, and much more. Enjoy!Find full show notes and a transcript here: https://neurodiverging.com/polymathy-and-neurodivergence-with-dustin-miller-polyinnovator/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back! Today's guest is Dr. Roy Richard Grinker, Professor of Anthropology at George Washington University and Editor-in-chief of Anthropological Quarterly. We're discussing his newest book, Nobody’s Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness, which came out in January 2021 from Norton, and tells the uplifting story of how we are successfully challenging the stigma that has long shadowed mental illnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my family, we all struggle with intermittent slow processing speed, which leads us to be more overwhelmed by social events, to do lists, and housework, and even keeping up with basic needs like eating, than the average family. Luckily, after much trial and error, I found a parenting approach that supports our slower processing speeds: slow parenting.Today, I'm talking about what slow processing speed is, how it’s related to sensory processing disorder (SPD), and how the slow parenting method can support a child who needs some extra time to work through the input she’s receiving. So, let’s dive in!-Transcript available at https://neurodiverging.com/slow-processing-try-slow-parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Neurodiverging, Dr. Rabia and I are discussing what mindfulness is, how it works, why it's a good fit for many neurodiverse families, and why parents need to learn to practice mindfulness before they can teach it to their children. Plus, Rabia offers many examples of exercises you can do at home with your family!  + See show notes on Neurodiverging.co: https://neurodiverging.com/mindfulness-neurodiverse-families-dr-rabia-subhani/ + Become a Patron and get behind-the-scenes goodies, self-help and coaching resources, and more: https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Anaïs Lucia, an ADHD-er who works as an actor, director, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, YouTuber, and host, and is also the host and producer of three podcasts!We're discussing how she got her start in the entertainment industry, how her ADHD traits affect her work and approach to what she does, and some of her unique tips for actually finishing some of the 10,000 different projects you have going right now.See the show notes and transcript: https://neurodiverging.com/adhd-in-the-entertainment-industry-with-anais-lucia/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a certified life coach, I work with a lot of autistic and/or ADHD folks who have trouble with executive function skills, like prioritizing and organizing tasks, procrastination, difficulty getting started on a project, and other similar challenges.If this sounds like you, then I'm here to tell you more about what executive function is and isn't, and to introduce you to two strategies to help strengthen your executive function skills: automation, and the activity partner.See the show notes and transcript: https://neurodiverging.com/executive-function-automation-the-activity-partner Did you know Neurodiverging now offers a FREE support group for autistic parents, monthly free live classes on neurodivergence-related topics, and a Coaching Corner twice a month on Instagram? Learn more and sign up for all of our learning opportunities here: https://neurodiverging.com/upcomingevents --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Suzanne Rupp DeMallie, who’s recently published an amazing book: Can You Hear Me Now?: Join the Conversation to Make Public Education a Better Choice. As a parent to a child with auditory processing deficit, Suzanne fought a nationwide battle against bureaucracy to get teacher microphones into classrooms throughout the United States.We're discussing her family's experience with auditory processing disorder, practical ideas for supporting kids dealing with the issue at home and at school, and what it was like fighting for microphones in the classroom at the national level.I'm very grateful to my patrons, Zach, David, Teresa, Sara, and Anon! Thank you for supporting this episode of Neurodiverging! Check Neurodiverging out on Patreon to support this podcast (now with new, way better rewards!): https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging Buy Can You Hear Me Now?: Join the Conversation to Make Public Education a Better Choice on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2P7cSbr / Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9781544517964 / or ask for it at your local bookstore. Suzanne's website is full of fantastic resources: https://suzannedemallie.com/ Shownotes and a transcript are up at https://neurodiverging.com/auditory-processing-disorder-at-school-with-suzanne-demallie/ now! Did you know Neurodiverging now offers a FREE support group for autistic parents, monthly free live classes on neurodivergence-related topics, and a Coaching Corner twice a month on Instagram? Learn more and sign up for all of our learning opportunities here: https://neurodiverging.com/upcomingevents --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Clif Adkins, author of the new book Martian: A Non-Science Fiction Guide for How to Love, Raise, and Possibly Be Someone Not Quite Human. We're talking about who the Martian is, their most unique traits, and how to support a growing Martian at home and at school. This and more, today, on Neurodiverging! hit the subscribe button to make sure you are notified when there’s a new episode! https://mailchi.mp/66e2de2c4b59/signuphere check Neurodiverging out on Patreon and support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging Buy Martian: A Non-Science Fiction Guide for How to Love, Raise, and Possibly Be Someone Not Quite Human by Clif Adkins: https://amzn.to/3vVtiE2 See the transcript and show notes here: https://neurodiverging.com/interview-with-clif-adkins-author-of-martian/ Find Clif Adkins on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/counselorclif --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I want to discuss a question that I've gotten a few times: Should I tell my child about their autism? How do I portray being autistic as an ultimately positive and valuable identity while not skipping over the real challenges that are associated with it?This can be a complicated question because everybody's situation is different and unique. Find out why I think on Neurodiverging today!Find a transcript and show notes here: https://neurodiverging.com/ep-22-asked-answered-should-i-tell-my-child-about-their-neurodiversity/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I’m talking with Sally Willbanks, the founder of neurodiversity clothing line, ND Renegade: https://www.ndrenegade.com/. We discuss how she transitioned from being a well-known contemporary landscape artist to running a clothing line dedicated to neurodiversity; parenting autistic and ADHD profoundly gifted children; and the pros and cons of homeschooling to teach children life skills. See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/successful-neurodivergent-kids-sally-willbanks-of-nd-renegade/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices