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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …