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, …
Making Food Easier 2: How to Feed Yourself As A Neurodivergent Adult
In this continuation of our conversation on food and meal planning, Danielle Sullivan and Anne Elrod Whitney explore flexible approaches to feeding yourself and your family without falling into perfectionism. …
Making food easier: Meal planning, feeding a group, feeding yourself, and supporting neurodivergent eaters
In this part 1 of 2, Danielle and Anne delve into the complexities of food and meal planning for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We discuss sensory issues, executive function …
Grieving and Rebuilding: Creating Neurodivergent Affirming Community | The Neurodiverging Podcast
In this episode, I reflect on the recent losses of a close friend, a beloved pet, and an estranged parent, and what each experience revealed about grief, boundaries, and belonging. …
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 …
Gift-Giving for Autistic Families
When we choose a gift for someone, we hope they will love it. We may imagine their excitement, what they’ll say, and imagine them using the gift. If we have …
How to Make Your Business or Practice Neurodivergent-Friendly | Neurodiverging Podcast
I started the Neurodiverging podcast in 2020, right before the pandemic. It evolved into a coaching business with multiple coaches, writers, and tech support. We serve clients who are neurodivergent …
Playing to Our Strengths as Autistics with CEO Peter Mann
CEO and engineer Peter Mann went through most of his life and career as an undiagnosed autistic. Now that he has a late autism diagnosis, he has pivoted to find …
From Burnout to Autistic Self-Accommodation as an Adult
As a high-masking autistic person, I grew up suffering in silence. Masking was not a choice, but a subconscious survival mechanism, forced upon me due to systemic ableism that was …
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 …
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? …
From Defeated to Inspired: Group Coaching for Neurodivergent Folks
From Defeated to Inspired: Group Coaching for Neurodivergent Folks Neurodivergent folks! Have you been working to understand yourself and your neurodiversity, but you’re getting sucked into overwhelm when negotiating family, …
Why the US Disability System Is Failing with Spencer Bishins
Spencer Bishins is a lawyer who worked at the Social Security Administration Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA’s complex rules and …
All About Driving With Autism
Obtaining a driver’s license or gaining proficiency in public transportation is a major accomplishment that supports long-term independence goals for all neurotypes. For neurodivergent populations, however, learning to drive or …
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 Autistics Talk About Autism with Christine M. Condo
Amazing news! Christine now has a new book out in March 2025: this great ape: essays on autism by a late-diagnosed autistic woman. Check it out on Amazon here (affiliate link). …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Introduction to Echolalia and Autistic Scripting
In this introductory post, we’re providing you an overview of echolalia and autistic scripting. What is Echolalia in Autism? What is Autistic Scripting? Echolalia is the medical term for repeated …
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 …
Pregnancy and Autism: Pregnancy is different for autistic women
How the experience of pregnancy may differ for women with autism Pregnancy and autism may be understudied, but we know that some seasons of life may increase sensitivities or feelings …
Building Your Emotional Toolkit with Autistic Therapist Kathy Carter
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 …
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 …
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 Sensory Regulation? with Occupational Therapists Robbie Levy and Ingrid Smith of SensaRooms
Today we’re answering the question, “What is sensory regulation?” I’m talking to two occupational therapists who, together with their partner, have created the first interior design company that specializes in …
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 …
Preparing Autistic Children for the Workforce with DE&I Expert Kerry D. Rosado
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 …
Emotional Processing Is Different for Autistics
I talk a lot about delayed emotional processing in autistic people because I have delayed emotional reactions fairly often. But, I know when you’re new to the idea of learning …
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. …
What You Need to Know About Autism Diagnosis as an Adult
Today, I’ll break down everything neurodivergent people want to know about autism diagnosis as an adult, from whether you need a formal diagnosis, to how the evaluation process works and …
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 …
Autistic Burnout and Autistic Rest with Carole Jean Whittington
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast. I’m Danielle Sullivan and I’m your host, a certified life coach, and an autistic parent. I am so excited to welcome …
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 …
Alexithymia and Autism: Why Identifying Emotions Can Be So Hard
Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! Today, certified life coach Danielle Sullivan discusses the basics of what emotional intelligence is and why it can be difficult for neurodivergent people to …
Ep. 33 / Gentle Parenting for Autistic and ADHD Children with Debbie Godfrey
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 …
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, …
Kate McNulty’s Love and Asperger’s: Relationships on the Spectrum
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 about autistic and Asperger’s relationships: …
Fighting the Stigmas of Mental Illness and Neurodiversity with Dr. Roy Richard Grinker
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 …
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. 27/ Mindfulness for Neurodiverse Families with Dr. Rabia Subhani
My guest today is Dr. Rabia Subhani, neuropsychologist, certified mindfulness teacher (many times over!), and mother of an autistic child. Rabia is the creator of Mindful Village®, a secular eight …
Executive Function Tips: Automation & the Activity Partner
As a neurodiversity life coach, I work with a lot of autistic and/or ADHD folks who have trouble with executive function skills, like prioritizing and organizing tasks, procrastination, difficulty getting …
Fantasy Fiction by Autistic Authors That I’m Excited to Read (2021)
I’m on a mission to read more fantasy by autistic authors. Here are the books I’m starting with. I’m an autistic woman who’s also a big reader, and one of …
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 …
On Gender Essentialism and the Autistic Woman’s Experience: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang is a pretty formulaic romance novel. The premise is a reverse Pretty Woman with a neurodivergent twist: an autistic woman in her late 20s …
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 …
How Do I Find A Therapist? A Guide For Neurodivergent Folks
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 …
Executive Function Life Hacks and Spirituality for Neurodivergent Folks
I’m honored to be joined on this week’s episode by Reverend Catharine Clarenbach. Catharine is a white, fat, cis woman, a sovereign queer femme with ADHD, bipolar disorder, well-managed mental …
Sensory Processing Disorder + 3 Tips to Avoid Sensory Overwhelm
Have you ever heard of sensory processing disorder? Sensory overwhelm? Sensory integration disorder? Sensory overload? Today, I want to discuss what all this stuff is, and give you some go-to …
Interoception, Thirst, and Sensory Overwhelm
I was talking about interoception last week on Instagram (Post 1, Post 2). Interoception is your eighth sense that lets you know what’s happening inside your body. So, your sense …
4 Tips to Breastfeed When You’re Autistic
While I’m sitting down to write this, I’ve been running this little blog for about 6 months. In that time, I’ve been asked about breastfeeding with autism way more times …
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! …
My Favorite Earplugs for Autism Sound Sensitivity
I’m autistic, and I have sensory processing disorder, which means I don’t process touch, sound, or lights the same ways as most people. I’m easily overstimulated by loud noises and …
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 …
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 …
Reflections on Our House Is on Fire: Book Review
Autism, the Challenge & the Gift Reflections on the Thunberg family’s new book, Our House Is on Fire: Scenes of a Family and a Planet in Crisis, by Mike Matejka …
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. …
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 …
If You’ve Seen One Restricted Interest, You’ve Seen One Restricted Interest
There is a very common saying within autistic circles that goes, “If you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person.” The saying highlights that although we all have …
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 …
Autistic people don’t lack empathy. In fact, we’ve got more than enough.
This article was originally published on Medium. I’m an autistic woman in my 30s. I’m introverted and a little awkward, but I do like to meet new people and make …
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, …
6 Creative Socially-Distanced STEM Family Activities (Especially for ADHD & Autistic Brains)
We’ve been trying out a lot of toys, games, and family activities in the past few months with science, technology, engineering, and math ideas – STEM family activities, great for …
7 Easy Ways to Get Your Heavy Work at the Water
As a parent of children with sensory integration differences, I know that being in the water is an especially perfect opportunity for my kids to do some heavy work. My …
Black Lives Matter on Neurodiverging
Dear all: The goal of Neurodiverging, as a blog and a podcast, is to offer education on autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodiversity. I am critical of the painful, …
Climbing, Jumping, Always Crashing? Hyposensitivity Could Be the Culprit.
Is your child one of those kids who is always climbing, running, pushing on things, falling, making noise at every opportunity? You’re not alone – I have two of them …
Autism and Speech Therapy (Your Therapy Cheat Sheet Series, Part 2)
Today, in my Therapy Cheat Sheet Series, I’m here to talk about autism and speech therapy. Why is speech therapy so often recommended for autistics? Well, it can help develop …
Different Types of Therapy for Autism
So you or your child have just been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I know your head is probably buzzing as you walk out of that appointment. And I know …
Neurodiversity Vs. Disorder? On Autism and ADHD
What Disorder? Neurodiversity, Autism, and ADHD Let’s talk about language! Autism and ADHD are both known as neurodevelopmental “disorders.” But is “disorder” really the best way to refer to …
Need Gentle Parenting Ideas? Try These 3 Expert Books.
As a parent coach, I always get emails asking me for further resources to learn about collaborative and gentle parenting. I’ve put together a guide of my top 3 favorite …
Autistic Special Interest: Secret Strength? (Special Interests in ASD)
Are Autistic Special Interests Really Our Secret Strength? Special interests are one of the most defining traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD): an intense focus on a specific subject. But …
4 Ways to Crush It with Picture Schedules
Picture schedules are also called visual schedules, and they’re commonly used by autistic, ADHD, or executive dysfunction folks as supports for everyday life. Picture schedules can help us remember what …
Neurodivergent Spoons & Forks: How to Explain Autism and Fatigue
Let’s talk about two models for understanding and managing fatigue that are popular in both neurodivergent and disability circles: Spoon Theory and Fork Theory. We’ll take a look at the …
Fearless Collaborative Parenting (Part 3)
Hello, friends, and welcome to part 3 of our collaborative parenting series, all about applying collaborative problem solving to your parenting. We’ve already talked about why you need to try …
Echolalia and Scripting in Autism: Why We Autistics Repeat
Do you have an autistic friend or loved one who repeats everything you say all the time? Or do you know someone with autism spectrum disorder who’s in the habit …
Want to Try Collaborative Parenting? Read These 4 Honest Tips FIRST.
Want to try collaborative parenting, but don’t know where to start? This is the second part of a new series of collaborative parenting tips, all about how to use collaborative …
How to Communicate with Autistic Adults and Children (When You’re Not Autistic) – 4 Powerful Tips
Having different communication styles and making it work anyway is part of being in a family. But what if it’s not working? Collaborative problem-solving can be a life-saver for learning …
Collaborative Parenting is the Gentle Solution for ADHD Kids
Welcome to a new series on collaborative parenting for families with ADHD or autism. This is the method we use at home. It’s also the number 1 question I’m asked by …
Stuck At Home? 3 Steps to Organize for Autism, ADHD, Executive Dysfunction, and More
Hey, friends. Recently, a great many of us have become families stuck at home with our kiddos (and I hope you are all hanging in). The change in schedules, routines, …
How I Was Not Shocked to Learn I Was Autistic As An Adult (In My 30s!)
I wasn’t diagnosed as being on the spectrum until after my second child was born and my life fell apart. Why are so many autistic women misdiagnosed or not diagnosed …
What Is Neurodiversity? Intro to Neurodiverging
Today’s episode serves as an introduction to what I’ll be talking about through this podcast series, including my answers to these questions: What does neurodivergent mean? What is neurodivergence? What …