Autism Knows No Borders

How Multiple Diagnoses Impact Family Dynamics, Part 1 with Jheri South


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Discover what’s possible when understanding leads to acceptance.

Have you ever wondered how ADHD and autism can affect family dynamics? Whether you’re part of a neurodiverse family or know someone who is, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Jheri South. 

Jheri South is a behavioral coach and the mother of seven neurodivergent children, five being on the autism spectrum. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 40, Jheri specializes in coaching teens and parents to navigate ADHD, autism, parenting, and anxiety with mindset, strategy, and community.

This episode is part one of our conversation, and we discuss:

  • Jheri’s journey of understanding her ADHD
  • How her experience with her own neurodivergent children  shapes her coaching approach
  • The importance of education and awareness in fighting the stigma surrounding autism and ADHD
  • How societal misconceptions can make it hard for parents to accept their children’s diagnoses
  • Overlapping characteristics of ADHD and autism
  • Why ADHD and Autism are underdiagnosed in females
  • Mental health and suicidal ideation among neurodivergent adolescents
  • To learn more about Jheri South and her work, please visit: IG @msjherisouth

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