In this episode of the Neurodivergent Podcast, host Danielle Sullivan chats with Jessica Graham, a writer, meditation teacher, actor, and trauma-informed guide. Jessica discusses their new book, Being (Sick) Enough, …
An ADHD Parent’s Guide to Homework
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 …
How to Find the Right Career with Shell Mendelson
Finding the right career is a challenge for most neurodivergent people. Today we’re talking to Shell Mendelson, ADHD Career Coach, about how ADHDers can find the right career, when to …
Looking for adult autism diagnosis? 5 things to consider
Obtaining an adult autism diagnosis can be a life-changing experience, providing important insights and opening doors to necessary accommodations and support that you may have wished you had your entire …
Neurodiversity in the Kink Community | The Neurodiverging Podcast
Today, we’re interviewing Jake Maxwell, a neurodivergent DJ active in the kink community, who’s working to make night club and kink spaces friendly for neurodivergent people. Jake co-created LOBO (Lights …
Our Strengths Are Superpowers with Alexandra Gilbert
After spending her career working in leadership development, Alex Gilbert decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD (like herself), who have …
My Experience of Autistic Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Today host Danielle Sullivan discusses pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, what it’s like to live with it, and its higher than average incidence among people with autism and/or ADHD. Want to listen? …
3 ADHD-Friendly Tips to Making Resolutions for the New Year
It’s that time of the year again where we all sit down and create goals and resolutions to set the tone for the new year. I don’t know about you, but …
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 …
How to recover from neurodivergent burnout
How to recover from neurodivergent burnout Introduction Since neurodivergent people are living in a world that was designed by and for neurotypical people, we often have to spend more time …
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 …
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 …
ADHD and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
If you are one of the many people who have ADHD and are pregnant, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed right now. Don’t worry, you are not alone! This …
Explore in Vulnerability: ADHD at Microsoft with Todd Ellis
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 …
Get Stuff Done! Neurodivergent Body Doubling and Accountability Work Group
Your new productivity hack is here. Having trouble paying attention to boring tasks for long enough to actually finish them? Even when we ADHDers and autistics are trying to focus …
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 …
Divergently Grieving: Death and mourning from an ADHD perspective
The death of a loved one takes a toll on all of us, but the process of grieving death is different for neurodivergent people. Author Sophia Kaur shares their experiences …
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 …
Cleaning with ADHD or Autism: My Top 3 Resources
If you’re overwhelmed at home, please know that cleaning with ADHD or autism isn’t straightforward. There are a lot of neurodivergent people who struggle with organizing because the systems that …
4 Tips on Talking to Your Partner About Being Assessed
Talking to your partner about being assessed for autism, ADHD, or any other neurodivergence can be a challenge. Author Sophia Kaur shares their experience navigating this discussion in this article. …
ADHD Strategies at Work with Skye Rapson
Today we’re talking about ADHD strategies at work! I am so excited to welcome Skye Rapson to the podcast today. Skye is a Doctoral Candidate in Population Health and was …
My Top 10 Books for Parents to Understand a Child with ADHD
One of the most common questions I get is: “One of my kids has ADHD. What books should I read to learn more?” Today, I pulled together my top 10 …
Introduction to Sensory Processing Disorder for Adults
Sensory Processing Disorder in Adults with Autism/ ADHD Sensory Processing Disorder, abbreviated as SPD, is a condition common among children and adults with neurodivergences, including autism and ADHD. At the …
Ep. 28 / Slow Processing? Try Slow Parenting!
We all know there are approximately one million and fourteen different parenting approaches out there, which can make it intimidating to sort through them and find the ones that work …
Ep 22/ Asked & Answered: Should I tell my child about their neurodiversity?
Parenting can be a challenge for anyone, even in the most ideal conditions. But parenting a child who has a different neurotype than you can come with unique challenges. I …
6 of the Best Parenting Podcasts for Neurodivergent Families
I’ve had a couple of emails asking me about the best parenting podcasts for families with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiversity. There are so many amazing parenting podcasts out there! …
How to Define Perseveration in Autism Spectrum Disorder
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about some common traits of autism spectrum disorder, and the question of how to define perseveration with regards to …
21 Heavy Work Ideas for Sensory Seekers
If you’re a sensory seeker, or you have one at home, you know you’re supposed to be incorporating heavy work into your routine every day. But what if you’re struggling …
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, …
Where Does the Stigma Against ADHD Come From?
Why is ADHD still so heavily stigmatized in our culture, when it’s one of the most well-understood neurodivergences out there? We need to dig into the history of ADHD to …
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, …