The Cost of Compliance and Masking
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
Release Date: 07/04/2024
Autistic Identity with Chelsea Luker, Autistic/ADHDER Psychologist and Author
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
Let's explore Autistic Identity with Chelsea Luker. Chelsea Luker is an Autistic/ADHDer psychologist, author, and parent of two neurodivergent children. With a passion for neurodiversity-affirming practice, Chelsea draws on both her professional and lived experience to support Neurodivergent individuals and their families. Through her work at Connect Us Psychology, she empowers parents, educators, and therapists to foster understanding, self-worth, and connection in Neurodivergent communities. Chelsea is also the author of Square Me, Round World, a collection of stories that highlight the...
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NDIS Myths and Mistakes with Anna Commons from Commonground Disability
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
NDIS Myths and Mistakes with Anna Commons from Commonground Disability! Need I say more!? In this episode Anna and I address the following Myths and Mistakes: Myth: NDIS don't fund Core supports for children because it is parental responsibility. Myth: You need a diagonsis to get access to NDIA after the age of 7. Myth: The NDIS don't fund sensory items. Mistake: Asking NDIS to fund supports that it literally cannot fund. Mistake: Expecting NDIS to fund everything because you child has a diagnosis. Mistake: Thinking that homeschooling your child means more support via NDIS. Myth: Kids don't...
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Invitation to Peer-led panel discussion: Recognising Responding to Sexual Abuse and Violence- Hosted by Yellow Lady Bugs
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
This is so important! Let's learn how to support our children by Recognising Responding to Sexual Abuse and Violence and also understanding how we can help our children be empowered to proect themselves. Find out more: Connect with me: Email: Come and join us on the socials: Instagram: Facebook: Youtube: Facebook group- The Neurodiversity Empowerment Movement
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Neurodivergent Sex, Intimacy and Relationships with Annelil Desille, Clinical psychologist
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
Join me on this important deep dive into all things sex, intimacy, connection and relationships for neurodivergent folk! Lil and I don't hold back in addressing the things that often get swept under the rug and not addressed in relation to wholistic welllness... and yes, I am talking about sex and intimacy! Connect with Annelil: Instagram: Webite: Connect with me :) Email: Come and join us on the socials: Instagram: Facebook: Youtube: Facebook group- The Neurodiversity Empowerment Movement
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Regulation and Communication with Christina Schmidt, Speech Pathologist
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
In this episode I had the pleasure of talking the the incredible Christina Schmidt! Christina Schmidt (she/her/hers) is an AuDHD, multiply-dialectal, and multicultural Black woman. She lives, works, plays, and creates on the unceded lands of Wurundjeri Country in Naarm (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia). Born in the US, Christina has spent the majority of her adult life overseas in Austria and now Australia. She works with paediatric and adult clients, specialising in about neuroaffirming practice, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), gestalt language processing, and a bit of...
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Dissociation in Autistic/ADHD people
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
In this episode I am sharing some really interesting information I have learnt about the experience of dissociation in autistic and ADHD people. This is an area that often gets overlooked and I think this is a consideration that is important to take notice of when supporting neurodivergent people. I was having a 'word finding difficulty' kind of day when recording this so thanks for sticking with me! Connect with Liam Spicer : Connect with me :) Email: Come and join us on the socials: Instagram: Facebook: Youtube: Facebook group- The...
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The Experience of Autistic Burnout with Michael Coles
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
Michael Coles is kind enough to share his experience of autistic burnout and discuss supports that are helping him to recover and reengage in meaningful occupations. Connect with Michael and listen to the Deep Dive Podcast: Find out more about Annie Crowe and the NeuroAccess Network that we mention in the chat www.neuroaccess.com.au Connect with me :) Check out my new course coming soon! Email: Come and join us on the socials: Instagram: Facebook: Youtube: Facebook group- The Neurodiversity Empowerment Movement
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Being a Neurodivergent Therapist with Claire Britton
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
In this episode Claire and I explore what it's like being a neurodivergent occupational therapist and the role lived experience plays in supporting out neurokin. Claire is an experienced OT and director of NeuroInclusion based in Western Australia. Connect with Claire here: Connect with me :) Email: Come and join us on the socials: Instagram: Facebook: Youtube: Facebook group- The Neurodiversity Empowerment Movement
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Fluctuating Capacity and Spiky Profiles
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
In this episode I talk about my own spiky profile and fluctuating capacity and how this may apply to many neurodivergent folk. Link to free Neurodivergent Masking webinar: Link for information on upcoming Embracing You course: Connect with me :) Email: Come and join us on the socials: Instagram: Facebook: Youtube: Facebook group- The Neurodiversity Empowerment Movement
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Exploring the diagnostic criteria for ADHD and Autism with Psychologist Amanda Moses
Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity
The topic of the diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD seems to be coming up a lot lately and so I thought what better way to explore than to consult an expert like Amanda Moses! Not only is Amanda a diagnosing psychologist but she specialises in the more internalised presentation of ADHD and Autism which can so often go unrecognised. Enjoy! Connect with Amanda Instagram: Facebook: Website: Connect with me :) Email: Come and join us on the socials: Instagram: Facebook: Youtube: Facebook group- The Neurodiversity Empowerment Movement ...
info_outlineThis episode comes with a trigger warning for discussion of sexual assault and victimisation.
This was another uplanned episode, brought about by a recent discussion I had.
I was reminded of a horrifying ststistic. That 9 in 10 autistic woman have experienced sexual abuse, domestic abuse or rape in their life.
This is part of my story and a reflection on why this is happening and what we might be able to do to influence this huge problem for the better!
If you are experiencing difficulty, it is okay to ask for help.
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