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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
What helps adults with sensory processing disorder?
In today’s guest article, author Tesni Linden shares their experience with sensory overwhelm on a grocery store trip and discusses strategies to help adults with sensory processing disorder. Everyday Life …
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 …
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 …