In this episode I discuss What adhd is, the subtypes, the diagnostic criteria, executive function including working memory, impulse control, time management, time blindness, emotional regulation, attention regulation, motivation and dopamine, how adhd shows up in girls and women, RSD, myths and misconceptions, strengths and challenges, medication, adhd in relationships, adhd in adulthood, adhd burnout, strategies to use as an adhder, supporting someone with adhd, the symbol, adhd awareness month.

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In this episode I talk about What autism is, myths and misconceptions, diagnostic criteria, terminology, support needs, my personal experience, strengths and challenges, history, how it presents in girls women and minorities, social communication, the need for routines, masking, stimming, ABA, the symbol, helpful and harmful organizations, awareness vs acceptance, how to support autistic people, strategies if you are autistic.

In this episode we cover what a diagnosis is, the assessment process, misdiagnosis, what if you don't get a diagnosis, late diagnosis, barriers to diagnosis, what to do after a diagnosis, emotional impact of diagnosis, how people might react, finding a neurodivergent community, and self diagnosis and self identification.

In this episode we talk about what schools expect and teach students and why those expectations don't fit neurodivergent students, we talk about struggles neurodivergent students face in school like executive functioning, masking, social challenges, we talk about twice exceptional students and the unique challenges they face, we talk about neurodivergent strengths in the classroom, we talk about Universal design for learning, we talk about neuroinclusive schools, we talk about homeschooling and online schools as alternatives to mainstream schools, we talk about specific steps teachers, students, parents, and schools can take to make school a better place for neurodivergent students.

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In this episode we look at invisible disabilities that are either neurological neurodevelopmental sleep sensory or communication related. Conditions covered in this episode include epilepsy, migraines, TBI, dementia, parkinsons, huntingtons aphasia, non verbal learning disability, social communication disorder, stuttering, FASD, idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, Deaf, Blind, CF, Hyperacusis, PTSD, FND, Dyslexia, and tinnitus.

In this episode we dive into specific physical invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses and break down myths and misconceptions surrounding them we go into the trifecta, dysautonomia, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, Lupus, arthritis, CHF, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, IBS, IBD, Osteoporosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Anemia, sickle cell disease, endometriosis, hemophilia, MS, asthma, COPD, long covid, and how you can help.

In this episode we will cover what invisible disability is, some common misconceptions about invisible disability, the spoon theory, medical gaslighting, and ally and self advocacy, as well as building the foundations for part 2 and part 3 of this series. Find more information and transcripts on my website

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Do you have interests that seem more intense than everyone else's but aren't sure why? In this episode I discuss special interests and hyperfixations, what they are, the difference between them, why they matter, the benefits and challenges, losing a special interest and coping with losing a special interest, my personal special interests and ones I’ve lost, misconceptions and myths about hyperfixations and special interests, monotropism, infodumping, timeblindness, and how to support and listen to someone with special interests or hyperfixations

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