The Neurodiverse Toolbox

ND women and abuse

Warning! Don't this with children
Paige and Sheila discuss sexual abuse and ND woman. This episode was supposed to be recorded earlier but while researching it Paige became aware of just how mistreated she had been. 
Many women with autism are manipulated sexually or plain abused. It happens often and we think it should be more openly discussed. Sheila didn't say this on this episode but parents (moms) need to be having this conversative with their teenaged daughter before dating starts.
 

PMDD - Alternative Treatments

Paige and Sheila discuss PMDD - what is it and alternative treatments. Sheila also recently co-wrote a blog on the same topic with Alexandra Davis. You can read it here. 

Guest - Mary -What’s after college?

Paige and Sheila interview Mary Kolbenschlag from Discover Pathwaze. 
Discover Pathwaze is a Colorado-based company that enjoys supporting students on their journey to exploring their personal strengths and how this relates to career and college choices. As career and college counselors, they are committed to ensuring our families have a specific plan that fits their student’s unique social, academic, and financial needs.
Mary is dear friend with unique brain wiring and a big heart. 

Part 2 Super Powers - Autism

Paige and Sheila discuss Autism Super Powers which explains some of the sensitives too. 

A Guest all the Way From Downunder - Martha Barnard-Rea

Paige and Sheila were thrilled to have Martha Barnard-Rea join us. Hear Martha tell us about giving a TED talk, and reframing her copywriting business to work with her brain. WE also discuss the differences between the US and Australia a bit. 
Martha mentions the book "Your Brain Isn't Broken" by Tamara Rosier Ph.D.
You can see Martha TED talk here. 

How does pot effect ADHD?

Paige and Sheila discuss cannabis and ADHD. Cannabis plays into ADHD challenges making them even more troublesome. Hear how Paige has avoided this downfall and what you can do as well. 
 
Read this helpful article. 

ADHD Meds and SUD

Paige and Sheila discuss ADHD medications and Substance Abuse Disorder. It is important to understand what ADHD meds are supposed to help with and what they don't help with in addition to understanding how you should or should feel when you are on the correct dose. ADHD medication help prevent SUD.  
 
Read this helpful article as well. 

Stuck?

Paige and Sheila discuss task paralysis. Many people with ND but specifically ADHD, stay stuck on certain tasks. Whether it is perfectionism or lack of motivation finding tools to help are vital. 

Superpowers Part 1 - ADHD

Paige and Sheila discuss ADHD superpowers. Yes, ADHD can be challenging but there is lots to celebrate about having ADHD. Who wants to be boring? Not ADHDers! What are your superpowers? 

Erin with Mountain Summit Coaching

Paige and Sheila have a guest, Erin with Mountain Summit Coaching. She coaches mostly parent of Autistic kids. Hear her story from parent who needs resources for her own child to coaching other parents through similar situations. It's an amazing service that she provides for families. 
 
You can contact her at Mountain Summit Coaching.
 
As promised in this episode some of our favorite books, podcasts, youtube channels: 
 
Books:
Neurotribes by Steve Silberman
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
Anything by Temple Grandin, but Erin especially like Navigating Autism. 
Uniquely Human by Barry M. Prizant
The Boy Who Felt Too Much: How a Renowned Neuroscientist and His Son Changed Our View of Autism Forever:  by Lorenz Wagner
Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison
Autism in Heels: The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum by Jennifer O'Toole 
Social media accounts:
Neurodivergent Rebel
A Different Spectrum
Isabelle Do Autism
The Aspie World
Neurodivergent Lou
And here is the information on the drone class Erin mentioned. 
 
Neurodiversityworks
 
Erin believes she may have accidentally referred to the Instagrammer, Neurodivergent Rebel with the incorrect pronouns. Erin apologies.