I’m on a mission to read more fantasy by autistic authors. Here are the books I’m starting with. I’m an autistic woman who’s also a big reader, and one of …
Ep 22/ Asked & Answered: Should I tell my child about their neurodiversity?
Parenting can be a challenge for anyone, even in the most ideal conditions. But parenting a child who has a different neurotype than you can come with unique challenges. I …
On Gender Essentialism and the Autistic Woman’s Experience: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang is a pretty formulaic romance novel. The premise is a reverse Pretty Woman with a neurodivergent twist: an autistic woman in her late 20s …
Ep. 21 / Raising Successful Neurodivergent Kids / Sally Willbanks of ND Renegade
This week I’m talking with Sally Willbanks, the founder of neurodiversity clothing line, ND Renegade. We discuss how she transitioned from being a well-known contemporary landscape artist to running a …
What Does Wellness Mean for Autistics? Talking with Erin Beal About Her Autism Journey.
Erin Beal is here to talk about her adult autism journey, her new Autism Wellness Center, and how the internet autism community got her through. Today, I am thrilled to …
6 of the Best Parenting Podcasts for Neurodivergent Families
I’ve had a couple of emails asking me about the best parenting podcasts for families with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiversity. There are so many amazing parenting podcasts out there! …
Can positive parenting encourage personal development?
I am a long-time advocate of positive parenting. It’s the way that I was raised, and the way I raise my neurodivergent kids. I truly believe that positive parenting encourages …
The Diagnosis Journeys of Neurodivergent Women
How can we take better care of neurodiverse women? That’s the question we’re trying to shed some light on today. Rather listen than read this post? This post is based …
How to Define Perseveration in Autism Spectrum Disorder
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about some common traits of autism spectrum disorder, and the question of how to define perseveration with regards to …
On Overwhelm and Neurodiversity: You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
I think one of the most common “symptoms” of neurodiversity is overwhelm. We’re all trying our best in a world and society that aren’t right for us. It’s really easy …