I remember sitting at the table doing homework for hours. I constantly had to take schoolwork home because I had a hard time finishing worksheets during class. Even though home …
What You Need to Know to Advocate for Disability Justice | The Neurodiverging Podcast
Dr. Bibi Pirayesh has spent the last 15 years working with hundreds of children, parents, teachers, and schools as an educational therapist to enhance the lives of children with learning …
Living Life with Dyspraxia with Rosemary Richings
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 …
Unapologetically Autistic: Looking Back as a Late-Diagnosed Autist
I began to suspect I was neurodivergent in therapy. I had opened a dialogue with a therapist a few months after my wife was diagnosed with brain cancer, which came …
Dissociative Identity Disorder and Colonial Trauma with Tremaine Ake
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 …
Education for the Gifted, Neurodivergent Child with Sam Young
Mr. Sam Young, MEd, is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional, neurodivergent, and gifted students and …
College for Neurodiverse Learners with Dr. Perry LaRoque
Dr. LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. He earned his doctorate in special education from the University of …
Neurodivergent Overwhelm During the Holidays with Jackie Coursey
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 …
Recovering from Acquired Brain Injury with Dr. Jen Blanchette
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 …
How to Strengthen Your Memory with Danielle Winton
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 …
How We Construct Our Worlds: Disability & Fiction with Kathryn Lund
Welcome back to Neurodiverging! Today 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 …
What We Know (So Far) About Autistic Inertia
Have you ever been able to focus on a task for hours, even though it was incredibly difficult to get started on it in the first place? If so, you …
Autism and Overwhelm at Work with Danielle Sullivan
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 …
Rupture and Repair: Neurodivergent Trauma and Trust
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 …
How to Manage Risky Behavior in Neurodivergent Teens and Youth with Aaron M. Huey
Today we’re talking to an expert interventionist for at-risk, neurodivergent teens, Aaron M. Huey! Aaron M. Huey is an internationally known lecturer on archetypal imagery, body language, and martial arts …
What is it like to be a woman on the spectrum?
Writer Hannah Clarke offers her perspective of what it’s like to be a woman on the autism spectrum. Learn more about Hannah at https://hannyhan2611.wixsite.com/website or on Twitter at @Hannahclarke26 As …
Late-Identified Inattentive ADHD with Aron Croft of Hidden ADD
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 …
Ep. 38 / Does Homeschooling Perpetuate Classism and Ableism in the School System?
In my 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, …
Ep. 37 / Homeschooling Autistic and ADHD Kids: Our Story
Welcome back! Today I’m here to tell you about my neurodiverse family’s experience homeschooling during the pandemic, why it’s working for us, and whether homeschooling is a good idea for …
How to Communicate with Autistic Adults? This is the ultimate guide.
The idea that autistic people have poor communication skills is almost a cliché in neurodiversity circles. Sure, some autistic folks are bad communicators; that’s true among non-autistic people too. What’s …
Developing “Soft Skills” in Neurodivergent Youth with Lindsey Wander
Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! Today I’m with Lindsey Wander of WorldWise Tutoring to discuss how we as parents can create more opportunities for our children to learn and …
Ep. 35 / Autism, Literacy, and Educational Trauma with Lois Letchford
Lois Letchford is my guest today. Lois recognized her “learning difference” at the age of 39 when teaching her son with autism to read. She then trained to become a …
Get Your Child Support at School with Laura Reber
Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! 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, …
Ep. 24 / Auditory Processing Disorder at School with Suzanne DeMallie
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 …
Ep. 23 / Interview with Clif Adkins, author of Martian: A Non-Science Fiction Guide for How to Love, Raise, and Possibly Be Someone Not Quite Human
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 …
Ep. 21 / Raising Successful Neurodivergent Kids / Sally Willbanks of ND Renegade
This week I’m talking with Sally Willbanks, the founder of neurodiversity clothing line, ND Renegade. We discuss how she transitioned from being a well-known contemporary landscape artist to running a …
The Diagnosis Journeys of Neurodivergent Women
How can we take better care of neurodiverse women? That’s the question we’re trying to shed some light on today. Rather listen than read this post? This post is based …
Episode 11: A Struggling, Undiagnosed Autistic Girl in the 1990s
Why Was My Autism Missed? In an earlier episode, I told my own story of being diagnosed autistic as an adult in my 30s, after my young son was diagnosed. …
What Does Autistic Stimming Look Like?
When most people think about stimming, they think about vocal tics and flapping hands. But what does autistic stimming look like, really? Please, let me, an actual autistic person, tell …
My Neurodivergent Family’s Favorite Fidgets (for Under $20!)
So many neurodivergent families struggle with different sensory needs. To help, I’ve collected my neurodivergent family’s favorite fidgets for under $20. They make great additions to your at-home school set-up, …
How ADHD Students of Color Suffer in American Schools
How ADHD Students of Color Suffer in American Schools Today I want to start talking about race and ADHD. The stereotype of ADHD is a hyperactive, rambunctious little white boy, …