Dr. LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. In his book, Taking Flight, Dr. LaRoque offers an essential guide to college, providing practical information and strategies for the millions of diverse learners, nontraditional students, and people with disabilities who attend college every year. Donate to this podcast: https://neurodiverging.com/donate/ Buy Taking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners ...
Nov 10, 2022•45 min
I'm here with friend and fellow certified neurodiversity coach, Jackie Coursey, to talk about how to handle the holiday season as a neurodivergent woman. We're talking about layers of oppression and how they show up as burdens during the holidays, as well as offering some suggestions on how to feel better, more connected, and more grounded during this difficult time. Learn more about our upcoming class here: https://neurodiverging.com/group-coaching-neurodivergent-women/ A sincere thanks to my p...
Oct 27, 2022•50 min
Welcome back! Today I'm discussing acquired brain injury, recovery and neurodiversity with Dr. Jen Blanchette. Dr. Blanchette is a licensed psychologist, trauma (PTSD) expert, fitness expert, and concussion clinician who tailors coaching to your mental health and total wellness needs. She leads the TBI Therapist podcast, streaming wherever you listen to your podcasts. Want special access to Patrons-Only videos and many other perks? Consider pledging $1, $5, or $10 a month to fund the Neurodiverg...
Oct 13, 2022•40 min
Today's episode is a beautifully practical; we're talking about memory with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategies! Danielle founded Memory Strategies in 2018 with a focus on how to help students and professionals learn effective and efficient techniques for studying, learning, remembering, focus, and productivity. We're talking about some things Danielle wishes people understood more about human memory and how it works, and some basic things folks can do to improve their memories. Enjoy! Donate t...
Sep 29, 2022•27 min
I’m here with Kathryn Lund, an English novelist who uses writing to explore her neurodivergent life. Kathryn has a non-discreet functional neurological disorder which presents with aspects of non-epileptic seizures, chronic pain and problems with OCD, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Kathryn's novel, The Things We Left Sleeping, is out now. Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dg9EOt Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9781639882984 (These are affiliate links and I may rec...
Sep 15, 2022•48 min
I am so excited to be back after our little summer hiatus. To bring us back with a bang, I’ll be talking with Todd Ellis. Todd has been at Microsoft for the past 20 years and is a co-lead for a global group of neurodivergent individuals within that company. He’s also ADHD, dyslexic, and has just finished his training as an ADHD coach. Todd co-hosts the Schooling Struggle podcast. Our conversation ranged from how to approach neurodiversity and accommodations in a multicultural company, what it wa...
Sep 01, 2022•43 min
There are a lot of misunderstandings about how autism affects how we work, our success in our careers, and the challenges we face in the workplace. Today, I'm talking about my own work history, what's gone well for me, what's gone terribly for me, and how I've gotten to where I am in my work life right now. Full transcription, video link, show notes and more here: https://neurodiverging.com/autism-and-overwhelm-at-work-with-danielle-sullivan/ Want special access to Patrons-Only videos and many o...
Jun 30, 2022•43 min•Ep. 50
On today's episode, I'm talking with Amanda Diekman, who is an ordained Presbyterian pastor, autistic contemplative, and parent of an autistic and PDA child. We will be talking about: + Amanda's experience self-identifying as autistic as an adult and going through her diagnosis process, versus her experience advocating for her young son's diagnosis, treatment, and finding support + What PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance/ Pervasive Drive toward Autonomy) looks like and Amanda's experience parent...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 49
On today's episode, I'm talking with guest Kathy Carter, an autistic cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist who works with gender diverse and neurodiverse clients. We will be talking about: - the type of hypnotherapy Kathy practices and why it's useful for neurodivergent people - what emotional literacy and emotional regulation are and how to improve your own and your family's with some really great practical tips - how to assess whether a medical health provider or a mental health provider is neur...
Jun 02, 2022•41 min
On today's episode, I'm talking with guest Chantal Gagnon about her experience with dyslexia and being diagnosed with Irlen syndrome in school, why she founded Socolo, her stationary company, and how hard it can be to unmask in the workplace. We're also covering Chantal's new initiative, World Unmasking Day on the 25th of May - stay tuned! Donate to this podcast: @neurodiverging on Patreon | PayPal | Ko-Fi Announcement - pre-registration is now available for my 6 week parenting class for neurodi...
May 19, 2022•50 min•Ep. 47
Today I'm talking about the relationships we parents have with our neurodivergent kids. We're discussing what rupture and repair are, why it's important to parent in a style that allows for repair of relationships for neurodivergent youth, and how the neurodivergent trauma of growing up in a neurotypical world can affect youth far more deeply than parents might realize. Show Notes: Donate to this podcast: - Patreon:http://patreon.com/neurodiverging - PayPal: http://paypal.me/neurodiverging - Ko-...
May 05, 2022•38 min•Ep. 46
Today we're talking to an expert interventionist for at-risk, neurodivergent teens, Aaron M. Huey! Aaron is an internationally known lecturer on archetypal imagery, body language, and martial arts and the Founder and President of Fire Mountain Programs. In 2009, he and his wife Christine opened a residential Mental Health and Dependency recovery treatment center for teens ages 12-17 in Colorado. Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center was named one of the Top 50 Healthcare Providers in the Un...
Apr 21, 2022•44 min
Today we're talking to two occupational therapists who, together with their partner, have created the first interior design company that specializes in sensory-informed environments! I am so excited to welcome Robbie Levy and Ingrid Smith. Learn more about SensaRooms: http://www.sensarooms.com/ Full transcript and show notes available: https://neurodiverging.com/what-is-sensory-regulation-with-sensarooms/ Occupational therapy is one of the most underutilized resources out there for parents of ne...
Apr 07, 2022•52 min
Today we're talking about one man's experience with late-identified inattentive ADHD! I am so excited to welcome coach Aron Croft to the podcast today. Aron Croft is a late-identified inattentive ADHDer turned popular ADHD coach and founder of Hidden ADD. He’s on a mission to raise awareness about Inattentive ADHD, how it goes under the radar, and how to rebuild your life post-diagnosis. His work has been featured by ADDitude Magazine, ADDA, and more, and you may have seen some of his very popul...
Mar 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 43
Today we're talking about how to prepare autistic children for the workforce! I am so excited to welcome Kerry D. Rosado to the podcast today. Kerry is the Latinx Founder of Dyvergent Consulting Group, LLC. As a Leadership & DE&I Consultant, she helps global leaders and organizations in English and Spanish to build stronger teams where people can thrive by cultivating an inclusive culture. Kerry has more than 8 years of experience in tech, healthcare, and education spaces. Kerry is a pro...
Mar 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 42
What are the best strategies for people with ADHD to kick butt at work? Find out today in my interview with ADHD Coach extraordinaire, Skye Rapson! Skye is a Doctoral Candidate in Population Health and was diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her doctorate. She then founded Unconventional Organisation, which provides strengths-based, research-backed, online coaching for clients with ADHD. You know how much I care about research-backed interventions when it comes to supporting neurodivergent folks...
Feb 24, 2022•33 min•Ep. 41
I've been collecting questions about the diagnostic process for autistic adults, why to do, why not to do it, and everything else for at least a year now, so this episode is chock-full of good information. Grab a hot drink, settle in, and join me! Transcript and more notes here: https://neurodiverging.com/all-about-autism-diagnosis-your-questions-answered/ Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7WFGFXXVhk Did you know Neurodiverging now offers a FREE suppo...
Feb 10, 2022•33 min•Ep. 40
Carole Jean is a late identified ADHD-Autistic, who discovered at 39 years old why life had been so confusing and such a struggle. We’re discussing Carole Jean’s new course, Rest Is More Than Sleep, in the Autastic community, as well as both of our own personal experiences with autistic burnout. See the transcript, show notes, and more information here: https://neurodiverging.com/autistic-burnout-and-autistic-rest-with-carole-jean-whittington/ Like the Neurodiverging Podcast and want to hear mor...
Dec 16, 2021•41 min•Ep. 39
In our last episode (listen here), I talked about my neurodiverse family’s experience homeschooling during the pandemic and why it’s working for us. But I have complex feelings about homeschooling, so today I’m discussing my concerns, why I think disabled kids should be integrated into conventional classrooms, and why pulling disabled students out of conventional schools might set disability rights back. Want special access to the Patrons-Only Aftershow, and many other perks? Consider pledging $...
Dec 02, 2021•25 min•Ep. 38
Welcome back! You may have noticed that we have spent the past couple of months discussing education for neurodiverse kids. We've talked to special education tutors, literacy experts, and parents about how public schooling has affected their autistic and ADHD children, and some of the issues or challenges they've had receiving needed supports for their kids. And, over the course of this podcast, we've talked to a couple of parents who have chosen to pull their children from public schooling and ...
Nov 18, 2021•26 min•Ep. 37
Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! Today, we are talking with Lindsey Wander, CEO of WorldWise Tutoring. Lindsey is dedicated to helping students of all abilities not only to improve their grades and scores, but also to learn the skills to become confident and independent lifelong learners, and to grow into competent and conscious leaders. She seeks to empower our youth with the tools to succeed in school, work, and life – so that they are in the powerful position to be agents of change...
Nov 04, 2021•33 min
Lois and I have a wide-ranging, enthusiastic conversation about her experience teaching her son and other autistic children to read, the psychology behind how children learn, and how schooling and education can cause trauma when approached from the wrong mindset. - Show notes and transcript: https://neurodiverging.com/autism-literacy-educational-trauma-with-lois-letchford/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2021•57 min•Ep. 35
Today, certified life coach Danielle Sullivan discusses the basics of what emotional intelligence is and why it can be difficult for neurodivergent people to develop emotional intelligence skills. We're also discussing alexithymia, how autistics process emotions differently than neurotypical people, and some easy interventions you can try at home to improve your own emotional intelligence skills, too! See the transcript, show notes, and research here: http://neurodiverging.com/identifying-feelin...
Oct 07, 2021•28 min
Today I'm talking with Debbie Godfrey, a positive parenting guru. Debbie's a certified Parent Educator with over 30 years of expertise in the parenting education field. She's helped parents around the world solve problems with their families and their children by teaching methods to improve behavior in a positive, gentle way. Show notes and transcript: https://neurodiverging.com/positive-discipline-for-autistic-and-adhd-children-debbie-godfrey/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Sep 30, 2021•48 min
Today's conversation is with Laura Reber, Founder of Progress Parade, an online special education tutoring company. With her lifelong interest in psychology and problem-solving, Laura initially began her career as a school psychologist before following her passion for supporting each student as an individual to create her tutoring company, Progress Parade. Laura is a wealth of knowledge about special education, learning disabilities and challenges, and how to navigate the public education system...
Sep 16, 2021•29 min•Ep. 32
Today I'm talking with Kate McNulty, an autistic Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified AASECT Sex Therapist, and licensed clinical social worker. We're discussing her new book, Love and Asperger's: Practical Strategies To Help Couples Understand Each Other and Strengthen Their Connection, which came out in October 2020. We're discussing common relationship trouble points Kate's seen in her 20+ years of therapy practice, what's up with the word Asperger's in the title, and why self-identificatio...
Jul 29, 2021•37 min
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 y...
Jul 15, 2021•43 min
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
Jul 01, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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...
Jun 17, 2021•29 min
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 good...
Jun 03, 2021•48 min
