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Experiential Therapy: Less Talk & More Action

Neurodiversity Podcast - May 17, 2024 14:22 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Traditional talk-based therapy is sometimes less effective for neurodivergent people. On this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes ADHD-er and licensed social worker Chris Nealy, to discuss the effectiveness of experiential therapy for neurodivergent individuals. They talk about some of the di...

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Hiring people with Down syndrome - with Joshua Hoskins

Beyond 6 Seconds - May 13, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Joshua Hoskins is a 25 year old man with Down syndrome who lives in Tamworth, England with his parents. He loves his family and friends, and his hobbies are horse riding, boxing, musicals, supporting Newcastle United Football team, going out on trips and going on holiday. Josh has two jobs: he...

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Helping Kids Thrive Outdoors with Nature-Based OT featuring Dr. Laura Park Figueroa

Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents - May 13, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Tune in to hear us discuss the benefits of nature-based occupational therapy with Dr. Laura Park Figueroa. We explore how incorporating natural elements into therapy can help children build skills while regulating their nervous systems. I share some of my own experiences as an "indoor cat" to hi...

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NVLD 101 with Dr. Jessica Broitman and Dr. John Davis

Neuroversity - May 10, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
After first learning about non verbal learning disorder (NVLD) during my episode on specific learning disorders (SLDs) I wanted to know more.  I kept finding myself having a hard time distinguishing between autism and NVLD.  So I knew I needed to bring on some experts. The same names kept coming...

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Bridging Brains and Hearts: Trauma and Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity Podcast - May 09, 2024 22:06 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
This week, Emily Kircher-Morris sits down with Jessica Sinarski, a mental health counselor who merges neuroscience with education and family dynamics. They dig into the complex relationship between trauma and neurodivergence, underscoring the critical need for trauma-responsive practices and a s...

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The Medication Question

Neurodiverging - May 09, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes
Whether you're considering medication for yourself as a neurodivergent adult, or for a child, it can be a difficult and complex decision. Today, Danielle's talking about their personal history with medication as an autistic ADHDer, what considerations went into their decisions, and how they confr...

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Unlocking Potential: Neurodiversity Best Practices for HR Professionals

Take A Leap & Transform: A Neurodiversity Journey - May 07, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Send us a Text Message. 🔍 What the live-stream will cover: In an exclusive session guided by Edana and Natalie, we embark on an in-depth exploration of HR best practices dedicated to supporting neurodivergent talent in the workplace. Some of the points well cover: 1️⃣ Communication Strategie...

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How an Autism Diagnosis Saved Paige Layle's Life: Interview

Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents - May 06, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live as an undiagnosed Autistic person living in a neurotypical world? Maybe you’re a parent to a nonspeaking child or a child who’s too young to be able to properly express their experience. Learning from actually Autistic adults is one of the most valua...

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Time Blindness and It's Complexities with Jason

Autism & Neurodiversity - May 03, 2024 19:35 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
The disabling effects of time blindness in neurodivergent individuals are often underestimated, overshadowed by more apparent symptoms. This common but often misunderstood trait in neurodivergent individuals, can have profound consequences on their daily lives and future prospects. Unlike mere f...

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Decoding ADHD in Children: Early Diagnosis, Leveraging Strengths

Neurodiversity Podcast - May 02, 2024 20:55 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Today we’re tackling the challenge of decoding ADHD in children. Emily Kircher-Morris chats with Drs. Yael Rothman and Katia Fredriksen about the cultural and socioeconomic factors that influence the diagnosis, the disparities in diagnosis rates among different racial and ethnic groups, and the ...

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Finding acceptance as an autistic biracial gay woman – with Grace Liu

Beyond 6 Seconds - April 29, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Grace Liu is an autistic author, blogger, speaker and pet portrait artist based in the Midlands of England. Grace's book, “Approaching Autistic Adulthood: The Road Less Travelled,” was published in October 2021. She blogs about autism, neurodiversity, diversity and inclusion, as well as her life...

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Why wiggle cushions AREN’T helping your child sit still

Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents - April 29, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
This week I'm diving into some sneaky reasons why some sensory kids might be wigglers that have nothing to do with needing more movement. Prepare to get your mind blown as I break down the connection between core strength, posture, and focus. I'll also give you tons of do's and don'ts for suppor...

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Why Autism Acceptance

REACH - April 29, 2024 01:32 - 18 minutes
In this episode, we hear from self-advocate, Conrad Blaze as he shares the difference between awareness and acceptance, and why acceptance is so much more meaningful.

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Kayla Smith on #BlackAutisticPride

Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly Aar - April 28, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour
Kayla Smith is a black autistic disability rights advocate in the United States of America. She joins Autisticly Aar to talk about her experiences as a black autistic woman, how autism affects, her sharing truths on ableism, privilege and misinformation and racism and sexism in ableism. She has d...

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Developmental Focus: Why It's Important with Debbie

Autism & Neurodiversity - April 27, 2024 04:20 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Have you ever felt frustrated because you couldn't get your autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult to do something desirable or stop doing something undesirable? You've tried so many things and it's not working. Many parents and people working with young people get stuck in neg...

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Synesthesia and the Color of Sound with Emily Barth Isler

Neuroversity - April 26, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Synesthesia is when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to experience more than one sense simultaneously. Some examples include tasting words or linking colors to numbers and letters. It’s not a medical condition, and not something to be cured, th...

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Phases & Stages: Executive Function Growth Throughout Life

Neurodiversity Podcast - April 25, 2024 18:33 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Our guest is Jane Singleton, an executive function coach and consultant, and she talks with Emily Kircher-Morris about the development of executive functioning skills through different life stages, and how it impacts individuals. They talk about the importance of practicing these skills early on...

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Autistic Women Emerging with Nigel Rising

Neurodiverging - April 25, 2024 18:18 - 43 minutes
Learn more about the conference at https://autisticwomenemerging.org/ Join the Neurodivering Patreon: http://patreon.com/neurodiverging Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-women-emerging-with-nigel-rising/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Inclusive Learning Simon Preston on NeuroEd and Workplace

Take A Leap & Transform: A Neurodiversity Journey - April 22, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Simon Preston, the Director of Neurodiversity in Education CIC, brings to light his wealth of experience and profound insights into advocating for inclusivity and spearheading transformative initiatives. With a focus on Neurodivergent educators, he emphasizes the importa...

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Helping Kids Understand Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Parents

Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
As an OT, I often get asked how parents should explain why their child has to go to Occupational Therapy visits. In this episode,  parents will have some guidance on preparing children for evaluations, answering their questions about therapy, and explaining OT to siblings. You'll learn simpl...

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Beyond the Page: Empowering Young Minds

Neurodiversity Podcast - April 19, 2024 15:25 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
In episode 221, Emily talks with Brad Wright, a Neurodivergent Educator and Administrator, and author of the Infinity Blast series of middle grade books featuring neurodivergent characters. They discuss his work as an educator and how it influenced his decision to write fiction for young people....

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Our Collaborative Families parenting class is closing soon.

Neurodiverging - April 18, 2024 19:20 - 3 minutes
Improve your family's relationships, communication and trust in 3 months. Learn more at https://neurodiverging.com/parenting. Interested in Collaborative Families but not sure if it's a fit? Join us for a free 30 minute info session and Q&A on Wednesday, 4/24, at 4PM MDT. Click here to save your ...

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Bex Foulsham: Lib Dem campaigner and Young Liberal Disability representative on Disability and LGBTQ rights

Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly Aar - April 16, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour
Bex Foulsham (They/She) Neurodivergent queer political campaigner, history and politics student and sailor opens up about their gender and sexuality identity and their neurodivergent conditions dyspraxia, ADHD and autism and how christian faith has helped them accept their non binary gender ident...

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One Autistic Voice: Escapin Up The Country

#AutisticAF Out Loud - April 15, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes
An Example of Exclusive Subscriber Content… Raw, Real, Authentic. I’m letting my one austic voice do all the talking this time. I kinda like that. AutisticAF Out Loud - One Autistic Voice. Hmm… Here’s my first thank you. My first real attempt at being live on camera. It’s an autistic thin...

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One Autistic Voice: Escapin Up The Country

#AutisticAF Out Loud - April 15, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
An Example of Exclusive Subscriber Content… Raw, Real, Authentic. I’m letting my one austic voice do all the talking this time. I kinda like that. AutisticAF Out Loud - One Autistic Voice. Hmm… Here’s my first thank you. My first real attempt at being live on camera. It’s an autistic thin...

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One Autistic Voice: Escapin Up The Country

#AutisticAF Out Loud - April 15, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
An Example of Exclusive Subscriber Content… Raw, Real, Authentic. I’m letting my one austic voice do all the talking this time. I kinda like that. AutisticAF Out Loud - One Autistic Voice. Hmm… Here’s my first thank you. My first real attempt at being live on camera. It’s an autistic thin...

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Autistic burnout and career change – with Shayonee Dasgupta

Beyond 6 Seconds - April 15, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Content note: This episode mentions thoughts about suicide and self harm.  Shayonee Dasgupta is a Mumbai-based freelance writer and editor who initially pursued a career in law, working with corporate law firms in India. She found out she's autistic and has ADHD in her 30s, prompting a transfo...

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Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month 2024

Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents - April 15, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Get ready for an info-packed episode on Occupational Therapy to celebrate this wonderful field in OT month (for U.S.).  I shared how OT can help with all different kinds of challenges like motor skills, focusing, anxiety and sensory issues. Whether assessing needs, modifying environments or tea...

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Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in STEM

Neurodiversity Podcast - April 12, 2024 14:33 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
We’re talking STEM today, and Emily Kircher-Morris is joined by Dr. Arash Zaghi, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut, to discuss the importance of neurodiversity in STEM fields. They talk about the need for diverse perspectives an...

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Episode 9: Navigating Gender Questioning & Exploration with Dr. Alexis Bitting

Exceptional Girls Podcast: Helping our smart but struggling girls feel seen, supported, and celebrated - April 11, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Alexis Bitting, a licensed mental health counselor who holds a Ph.D. in clinical sexology.  Dr. Alexis has extensive experience working with neurodivergent young people, as well as those who are questioning their gender identity and sexuality.  Listen in as...