Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio The greatest gift I’ve ever given to both of my kids is allowing them to be who they are. I don’t care if they fit in. As long as they feel good about who they are, they will find their people and they will be less anxious, less traumatized because they are being true to themselves. – Lisa Richer Lisa Richer’s journey into the world of neurodiversity began with her own experiences as…
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Advocating for Neurodiverse Kids: Fighting for Support and Understanding
Posted on January 16, 2025Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio As a mother of four neurodiverse children, Ashlee Beasly’s journey has been shaped by her own experience with epilepsy and ADHD. Growing up, she struggled with sensory issues, often finding loud noises and certain textures overwhelming. Reflecting on her childhood, she wonders if she might also be on the spectrum, considering her sensory sensitivities and unique way of processing information. Throughout her life, Ashlee has encountered challenges in advocating for her children’s education,…
Hacking Your Brain for Productivity: An Executive Function Coach Shares Her Secrets
Posted on February 28, 2024Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio Hey there, struggling with time management, organization, and memory issues? Ever been told to just try harder or get more organized only to feel the frustration and overwhelm of not getting the results you need? It’s time to break free from the cycle of ineffective advice and find real support for your executive function difficulties. Let’s explore a better way to improve your time management, productivity, and emotional well-being. Sound familiar? Michelle Raz…
Unmasking Autistic Burnout: Spotting the Signs and Steps to Recovery
Posted on February 14, 2024Uncover the unexpected truth about autistic burnout and its impact on individuals in a revealing conversation with Larissa Minner. Learn how societal changes and individual strategies can prevent burnout and lead to a more inclusive world. Stay tuned to discover the eye-opening insights that challenge what you thought you knew about autism and burnout. Growing up as a neurodivergent individual, Larissa Minner’s journey to understanding autistic burnout was a rollercoaster of misdiagnoses and challenges. From being misunderstood and mistreated due…
Sliding Scale Model Enables Flexible Neurodiversity Services
Posted on January 31, 2024“You’re Not Alone” In a world where neurodiversity is often misunderstood, Danielle Sullivan’s journey took an unexpected turn. From a late autism diagnosis to becoming a beacon of support for neurodivergent individuals, her story is one of resilience and empowerment. But the real twist? It’s how she’s changing the narrative around neurodiversity, and the impact it’s having on those seeking understanding and acceptance. Want to know how she’s doing it? Stay tuned for the inspiring I think the most common…
Unlocking the Secrets of PDA with Donna Henderson
Posted on April 29, 2023Donna Henderson, a licensed psychologist working with autistic people who have been misunderstood their whole lives, must create an equal and respectful relationship to quell their strong drive for autonomy, an otherwise overwhelming need that leads to exhausting meltdowns and obsessive behavior. “PDA is so much more than just avoiding demands. So let’s start by renaming it. So I love Tomlin Wilding’s reimagination of PDA as pervasive drive for autonomy. Because that’s really what this is. These people are…
Autism and Media
Posted on June 9, 2022Welcome to another episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio. Today I am talking with Danielle Sullivan, an Autism mom and having Autism herself. In todays show we talk about about Autism in Media and the way the media has portrayed those of us who are Autistic. We talk about about TV and movies. We talk about how we think the movie Rainman has only showed one side of the spectrum and how it has tainted the view on Autism, we…