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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
