Neurodiversity Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Confluence of Neurodiversity and LGBTQ
At the intersection of neurodivergence and LGBTQ identities, self-realization is both complex and personal. The stigmas are multifaceted, and navigating the intricate overlaps between autistic experie
Mixed-Neurotype Relationships
What are some common issues that crop up in relationships between people of different neurotypes? Are neurodivergent people more drawn to each other than to neuro-normies? Is effective communication m
Learning How to Learn, Studying How to Study
What does it take to be an effective learner, and how does a neurodivergent persons experience differ from that of neurotypical people? Which study methods work better for our neurodivergent populati
Parenting Through the Chaos and Finding Peace
Raising kids and teens who struggle with emotional regulation can be tough. Parents must navigate the complexities of societal pressures, and it can lower self-esteem and cause self-doubt. Today we ta
Life With Synesthesia: Does This Color Smell Funny To You?
With synesthesia, colors can evoke sounds, numbers can generate tastes, and the lines between senses can blur. It also occurs more often in some forms of neurodiversity. Some people have mild forms of
When Procrastination Hijacks Your Executive Functioning
Procrastination is something we all do, but its even more common among people with executive function challenges. Do they do it for the same reasons as neurotypical people? How can we help lessen the
It’s Not You, It’s ADHD
Understanding ADHD is more than understanding its effects on learning or work. ADHD affects personal relationships and friendships too. How does ADHD impact the way we connect, communicate, and care f
Trauma-Informed Support for Adopted and Foster Children
The intersection between neurodivergence, trauma, and adopted and foster families has a lot of overlap. Theres a difficulty supporting kids who dont fit the status quo, either because of their uniqu
Ask Me Anything #5 with Emily Kircher-Morris
What is the best kind of therapy for your child? What is DMDD? How can you support your childs need for executive function skills? This is episode 181, and its another Ask Me Anything with Emily Kir
Understanding Behaviors and Emotional Regulation with Mona Delahooke
What is top down behavior, and how does it differ from bottom up behavior? Why is emotional regulation more difficult for neurodivergent people? How impactful or traumatic can a misdiagnosis or missed