The Neurodiverse Toolbox

Paige’s Processing Modalities

In this episode, Sheila takes Paige through processing modalities in an abbreviated version of what she does for her clients. PM allow us to better focus to taking information and get information out of our bodies. We are using them all the time from the classrooms and work to all conversations to everything else we do during the day. Listen along to figure out what your go to PMs are and where you have sensitives. 

Relationships Part 2

Paige and Sheila discuss what the NT should do in a relationship to keep it healthy. 

Relationships Part 1

Paige and Sheila discuss what a ND should do to have a positive relationship. Outcomes if one has positive self-care or if they don't. And hacks for how to improve your own relationships. 

Our Neurodiverse Travel Experience

Paige and Sheila discuss traveling for vacations and what we do to make it a better experience. 
Stuff we talk about that you may want to like for: 
Sunflower Lanyard Program at Denver International Airport https://www.flydenver.com/sites/default/files/downloads/22-33%20Sunflower%20Program.pdf
Calm Stripes - https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Stickers-Adhesives-Textured-Classroom/dp/B0B216FYY5/ref=asc_df_B0B216FYY5?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80333185695359&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932718882636&th=1
Loop Earplugs - https://us.loopearplugs.com/
Magellan TV - https://www.magellantv.com/
Weight Travel Blankets - If I were to buy this now to would use Bearaby . There blankets are the best. https://bearaby.com/products/travel-weighted-blanket
You can find less expensive ones here: https://www.amazon.com/travel-weighted-blanket/s?k=travel+weighted+blanket
You can fine fidget rings on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/fidget-ring/s?k=fidget+ring) but I prefer these. https://www.etsy.com/market/fidget_ring
Disney doesn't make the tsum tsum Paige is talking about because she got it years ago. https://characters.disney.com/disney-tsum-tsum

Why Did I Do That?

Paige and Sheila discuss impulsivity and what Paige has done about it to support herself. 
Correct - It is an average of 13 years not 10 years - That will make sense when you get to that part of the episode. 
Links Sheila said she would include: 
Revibe - https://www.revibetech.com/
DBT for ADHD - https://www.additudemag.com/dbt-for-adhd-dialectical-behavioral-therapy/
Dr. Russell Barley and ADHD lifespan - https://www.additudemag.com/podcast-adhd-shortens-life-expectancy-russell-barkley-244/

Who Is On Your Team?

When you are neurodiverse, who is on your team is important to how you cope with life's challenges or don't cope. Surrounding yourself with the right people is key but when your perception is off a little how do you know who those people are and aren't? Paige and Sheila talk about the what, why, and whose. 

Not so Consistent

Paige and Sheila talk about be consistently inconsistent but it was a hard topic to be consistent on! We try to follow a general outline of what is it, why it might be, outcomes and hacks/tools and strategies. 

Did I Share That?

Sheila and Paige talk about oversharing. A common issue with ND. What is oversharing? Why do you do it? What is the fallout and how and we stop oversharing? 

Welcome! Episode 1

Welcome! Learn a little bit more about who Sheila and Paige are before we dive into ND topics next week!