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In six lectures, Dr. Shumway and Dr. Wendler will help you understand the nature of neurodiversity, a growing school of thought that seeks to embrace the range of differences in individual brain function and behaviors rather than “correct” them, with a focus on empathy, acceptance, and accommodation.

From a bestselling author and psychologist, an exploration and celebration of neurodivergence, completely revised with the most up-to-date research and insights. From ADHD and dyslexia to autism, the number of diagnosis categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the...

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD is the first guided workbook for women with ADHD designed to break the cycle of negative self-talk and shame-based narratives that stem from the common and limiting belief that brain differences are character flaws. In this unique guide, you'll find a groundbreaking approach that blends traditional ADHD treatment with contemporary treatment methods, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), to help you untangle yourself from the beliefs that have kept you from reaching your potential in life.

At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What does 'executive functioning' mean? What are 'spiky profiles'? In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear introduction to neurodiversity and the four most common neurodivergent identities of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Using an analogy of a cactus needing a desert to grow in, he emphasises the importance of getting the environment right for neurodivergent people, rather than expecting them to adapt to the neurotypical world.

This podcast is for the woman who’s been told she’s too much, too emotional, too sensitive, too scattered, and is ready to finally see her neurodivergence for what it really is: a different way of experiencing the world, not a flaw to fix. Hosted by Melissa Jackson, a reparenting coach, educator, and neurodivergent mother, Reframing Neurodiversity is a soft space to land. Each episode blends honest storytelling, nervous system healing, and practical tools to help you move out of survival mode and into deeper connection with yourself and your children. You’ll learn how to stop abandoning ...

Adult ADHD has long been misunderstood, but is finally getting the attention it deserves as a very real and debilitating condition. More people than ever are having that penny-drop revelation that ADHD might explain what has made life so difficult for them, but NHS waiting times for referrals are running into years, and thousands are not getting the help they desperately need. It doesn't need to be this way.

The work of queer autistic scholar Nick Walker has played a key role in the evolving discourse on human neurodiversity. Neuroqueer Heresies collects a decade's worth of Dr. Walker's most influential writings, along with new commentary by the author and new material on her radical conceptualization of Neuroqueer Theory. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the foundations, terminology, implications, and leading edges of the emerging neurodiversity paradigm.

How can I best support the needs of my neurodivergent clients in therapy? With so much information, and so many different perspectives, it can be difficult to know where to start. Further, the mental health field has only recently begun moving away from "treating autism" to working with autistic and neurodivergent individuals in a more affirming way. That's why Dr. Amy Marschall created A Clinician's Guide to Supporting Autistic Clients. As an expert psychologist and a member of the autism community herself, she recognized the need to move away from treatments that pathologize differences.

Neurodiversity for Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity. And that's all of us-because recent estimates say that 15-20% of the world's population have some form of neurodivergence.

Many mental health professionals are learning to recognize the ways in which neurodivergence can be part of someone's identity, rather than a disability. While many neurodivergent individuals have unique support needs, they are not broken, nor do they need to be cured of their neurodivergence.

With this indispensable guide, you'll cultivate a values-driven approach to building a culture of sustained authentic inclusion where everyone can thrive; learn how to improve the interview process to avoid missing game-changing talent; develop a hybrid office protocol that works for everyone and a support infrastructure that aligns with universal design principles; uncover and eliminate the destructive influence of unconscious cognitive biases; understand unique problem-solving abilities such as lateral thinking, visual-spatial thinking, multisensory thinking, and much more.

Neurodiversity is on the rise. Awareness and diagnoses have exploded in recent years, but we are still missing a wider understanding of how we got here and why. Beyond simplistic narratives of normativity and difference, this groundbreaking book exposes the very myth of the 'normal' brain as a product of intensified capitalism.

Neurodiversity isn't a buzzword—it's a lived experience. The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast amplifies neurodivergent voices through honest conversations about ADHD, autism, learning differences, mental health, and inclusion. Hosted by Paul, the show cuts through myths, clichés, and performative awareness to get to what actually matters.

Welcome to Navigating Neuroiversity, the podcast where we explore the spectrum and neurospicy life. I'm your host, Megan Anderson, fellow AuDHD’er, Neurodiversity Coach, and Founder at Kaleidoscope Support. It all began with my late diagnosis and my daughters, when the spectrum became my life and my calling. Now I share everything I’ve learned to make navigating neurodiversity easier for others. I do it for the lost girls and others that the system missed due to high masking. How can we make life better for those living with neurodiversity? That is our mission! Join us :)

Brought to you by Penguin. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? Why is it possible to forget a language? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet this fascinating, complex ability is understood by few. In The...

In this series we'll look at all aspects of neurodiversity. Talking with experts and people with first-hand experience, we want to share our learning from a wide range of people with incredible neurological differences.

Welcome to Neurodiversity Natter: The Umbrella Project, where we will be podcasting everything ‘neurodiversity’, including guest interviews with leaders in the field of ND, Psychology, Education and beyond. We celebrate thinking differently.

Neurodiversity Nation: Amplifying Voices podcast, hosted by Dr. Sylvia Mochabo Akinsiku, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and founder of Andy Speaks for Special Needs Persons, you’ll find diverse voices sharing their experiences and perspectives. Notable guests include:Neurodivergent Individuals:These guests provide firsthand insights into their unique neurodivergent experiences.They discuss their divergence, life journeys, careers, and how they navigate a neurotypical society.Caregivers:Caregivers play a crucial role in supporting neurodiverse individuals.They offer valuable ...

Neurodiversity Nation: Amplifying Voices podcast, hosted by Dr. Sylvia Mochabo Akinsiku, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and founder of Andy Speaks for Special Needs Persons, you’ll find diverse voices sharing their experiences and perspectives. Notable guests include:Neurodivergent Individuals:These guests provide firsthand insights into their unique neurodivergent experiences.They discuss their divergence, life journeys, careers, and how they navigate a neurotypical society.Caregivers:Caregivers play a crucial role in supporting neurodiverse individuals.They offer valuable ...

The Neurodiversity Podcast talks with leaders in the fields of psychology, education, and beyond, about positively impacting neurodivergent people. Our goal is to reframe differences that were once considered disabilities or disorders, promote awareness of this unique population, and improve the lives of neurodivergent and high-ability people.