The Neurodiverging Podcast

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

Today’s episode is based on a listener question: Jenna wrote, “How do you go about finding a therapist as a neurodivergent person? Are there specific things to look for, or avoid?” Thanks for listening, Jenna! I think this is a great question, and one I’m happy to take a whack at.I’m going to start off by talking about some general basics about how to find a therapist who’s a good fit, and then I’m going to move into talking about finding someone to help specifically neurodivergent folks like us!See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/how-do-i-find-a-therapist-neurodivergent/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m honored to be joined on this week’s episode by Reverend Catharine Clarenbach. In this interview, we’re talking about creating safe spiritual and religious spaces for autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent folks; our favorite house cleaning hacks for folks with executive dysfunction like us; and, how to keep a fruitful, fulfilling relationship with a partner who is a different neurotype than you.See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/creating-safe-spiritual-spaces-for-neurodivergent-folks-with-rev-catharine-clarenbach/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, is very common among autistic and ADHD people. In this episode, In this episode, I’m discussing what face blindness is, how to recognize it, and how it’s affected my own life.- See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/face-blindness-autism/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard of sensory processing disorder? Sensory overwhelm? Sensory integration disorder? Sensory overload? Today, I want to discuss what all this stuff if, and give you some go-to tips that I use in my everyday life to avoid sensory overwhelm.See Show Notes for this episode here: https://neurodiverging.com/3-tips-to-avoid-sensory-overwhelm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Erin was originally a communications expert and a graduate student in English until she was diagnosed with autism at age 30. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to researching and supporting individuals on the autism spectrum across all contexts and across the lifespan.In this interview, we’re talking about what exactly goes into getting a Master’s in Developmental Disabilities, Erin’s journey from doing something completely different through getting an autism spectrum diagnosis and devoting all her energy to getting this Wellness Center open, and how much the online autism community has meant to us both. I really enjoyed our conversation and hope you will, too!See Show Notes for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices