The idea that autistic people have poor communication skills is almost a cliché in neurodiversity circles. Sure, some autistic folks are bad communicators; that’s true among non-autistic people too. What’s …
Ep. 34 / Identifying Feelings: Emotion, Alexithymia and Autism
Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! Today, certified life coach Danielle Sullivan discusses the basics of what emotional intelligence is and why it can be difficult for neurodivergent people to …
Kate McNulty’s Love and Asperger’s: Relationships on the Spectrum
Today I’m talking with Kate McNulty, an autistic Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified AASECT Sex Therapist, and licensed clinical social worker. We’re discussing her new book about autistic and Asperger’s relationships: …
Fighting the Stigmas of Mental Illness and Neurodiversity with Dr. Roy Richard Grinker
Welcome back! Today’s guest is Dr. Roy Richard Grinker, Professor of Anthropology at George Washington University and Editor-in-chief of Anthropological Quarterly. We’re discussing his newest book, Nobody’s Normal: How Culture …
Ep. 27/ Mindfulness for Neurodiverse Families with Dr. Rabia Subhani
My guest today is Dr. Rabia Subhani, neuropsychologist, certified mindfulness teacher (many times over!), and mother of an autistic child. Rabia is the creator of Mindful Village®, a secular eight …
Review: The Anxiety Book for Trans People
The Anxiety Book for Trans People: How to Conquer Your Dysphoria, Worry Less and Find Joy by Freiya Benson Did you know that many autistic folks are gender-diverse and/or transgender? …
Fantasy Fiction by Autistic Authors That I’m Excited to Read (2021)
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 …
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! …
6 Creative Socially-Distanced STEM Family Activities (Especially for ADHD & Autistic Brains)
We’ve been trying out a lot of toys, games, and family activities in the past few months with science, technology, engineering, and math ideas – STEM family activities, great for …