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 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, while also experiencing difficulty with starting said task? If so, you may have experienced the increasingly-researched phenomenon known …
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 …
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 …
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 …
