Imagine a puzzle where most of the pieces are just a shade lighter than each other. So they’re, like, the same…but very different. I know, I know, a literal nightmare …
Autistic thinking: Understanding monotropism
Many autistic and neurodivergent people experience a way of thinking called monotropism, where attention flows powerfully into a small number of things at a time. While Western society often privileges …
Healing from Trauma as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Woman with Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney
Let’s talk about how to heal from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse after a late diagnosis of autism with writing educator and advocate Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney. Listen on …
Autistic Overwhelm or Trauma? Understanding the Differences.
We are diving into a crucial, yet often misunderstood, topic: the difference between trauma response and autistic meltdown. Both can look intense from the outside, but they come from very …
How to Open Your House | Executive Function Clinic | The Neurodiverging Podcast
Learn about why you should open house and close house each day to get more done more easily. It’s the first part of our executive function clinic! Listen on Apple …
Looking for adult autism diagnosis? 5 things to consider
Obtaining an adult autism diagnosis can be a life-changing experience, providing important insights and opening doors to necessary accommodations and support that you may have wished you had your entire …
Neurodivergent Regulation Tips for the Holidays
The holiday season can be a joyful yet overwhelming time, especially for neurodivergent folks trying to stay resourced and regulated. For folks who are supporting other neurodivergent people, like children …
Understanding Rigidity in Autism
I had my first stereotypical autistic moment in 2024, and this is what I learned about autistic rigidity. My spouse and I were in the grocery store, perusing the dairy …
I’m Not Neurospicy | The Neurodiverging Podcast
Is neurospicy just a cute, quirky word to describe someone with neurodivergent traits? Or is yet it another example of ableism sneaking into our common parlance? That’s what we’re talking …
Medication Stigma and Autism | The Neurodiverging Podcast
Whether you’re considering medication for yourself as a neurodivergent adult, or for a child, it can be a difficult and complex decision. Today, I’m talking about my personal history with …