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, …
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. …
Healing from Trauma as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Woman with Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney
Let’s talk about how to heal from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse after a late diagnosis of autism with writing educator and advocate Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney. Listen on …
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 …
Autistic Failure to Launch with Patty Laushman | The Neurodiverging Podcast
Enjoy an excerpt of my exclusive live interview with Patty Laushman, neurodivergent coach, who discusses the critical topic of ‘failure to launch’ in autistic youth with me. “Failure to Launch” …
Neurodivergent in the Natural World with Diana Renn | The Neurodiverging Podcast
Diana Renn’s new middle grade book, The Owl Prowl Mystery, is all about adolescence as an ADHDer, and how neurodivergence intersects with the natural world around us. Listen on Apple …
Understanding Autistic Communication with Jaime A. Heidel | The Neurodiverging Podcast
As a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD person, this question was the theme of Jaime A. Heidel’s childhood, teens, and young adult life. She created a guide to help the future generation of …
Parenting Complex Developmental Trauma with Sandi Lerman | The Neurodiverging Podcast
Sandi Lerman is a certified transformational coach, mindfulness teacher, and somatic practitioner. She’s also the parent of a young adult with significant complex developmental trauma. Today’s she sharing some of …
The Experience of Hyperphantasia with Rebecca Vitsmun | The Neurodiverging Podcast
As an autistic mother with neurodivergent children, our guest Rebecca Vitsmun was inspired by her personal experiences to provide an accessible story that inspires creative imagination in readers of all …
I’m Not Neurospicy | The Neurodiverging Podcast
Is neurospicy just a cute, quirky word to describe someone with neurodivergent traits? Or is yet it another example of ableism sneaking into our common parlance? That’s what we’re talking …
Understanding the Science of Safety with Rebecca Kase | The Neurodiverging Podcast
On today’s episode, Danielle talks with guest Rebecca Kase about everything polyvagal theory. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, polyvagal theory is an important model for understanding how people regulate emotional …
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 …
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 …
Here’s How You Can Help Neurodivergent to Kids Exercise | Sponsored
This post has been sponsored. All opinions expressed are those of its authors. Read our full disclaimer. Neurodivergent kids are people who have differences in how their brains work. As …
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 …
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? …
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 …
ADHD Creativity: How to Parent and Found a Business with Annie Martineau
Today we’re talking with Annie Martineau, ADHD parent and CEO of NeuroSolutions Group. Some of the topics we’ll cover: what it was like to grow up as an ADHD girl …
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 …
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 …
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 …
How Ableism Shows Up At Work (& What to Do About It).
Working in an environment built for able-bodied people can be a disabling for neurodivergent people. While many workplaces are trying to create more inclusive environments, it’s still important to be …
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 …
5 Tips to Managing Sensory Overload When Seeking Accommodations Isn’t an Option
Managing sensory overload is one of the most common challenges faced by neurodivergent people, and failing to do so can be debilitating–especially in a world that wasn’t created with neurodivergent …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Good Life Coaching Means A Lot of Reading
As a certified life coach, I am an avid reader and enjoy keeping up on new research and taking courses to further my education. This page contains recent books and …
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 …
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 …
Review: The Anxiety Book for Trans People
The Anxiety Book for Trans People: How to Conquer Your Dysphoria, Worry Less and Find Joy by Freiya Benson Did you know that many autistic folks are gender-diverse and/or transgender? …
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 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 …
I Can’t Recognize My Mother’s Face: On Face Blindness and Autism
Prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, is very common among autistic and ADHD people. In this episode, I’m discussing what face blindness is, how to recognize it, and how it’s …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
Is ADHD Real? Yes! (+ 3 ADHD Lies to Beware)
Is ADHD real? Yes. Yes, it is. ADHD affects 5 to 10% of people worldwide, and is a very common form of neurodivergence. But there are still a lot of …
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, …
The Obtuse Man and ADHD in Ancient Greece – 2000 Forgotten Years of ADHD?
Today, we’re going to learn about the Obtuse Man of Theophrasus, the earliest known written example of a character with ADHD in Ancient Greece, over 2000 years ago. Although ADHD …
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 …
3 Ways Your Partner’s Adult ADHD Influences Your Relationship (+ Advice to Improve)
There are a lot of adults with ADHD in this world, and so it’s not surprising that there are a lot of adults with ADHD in relationships around too. But is …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …