Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside)

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kimberly Douglass, a coach and consultant to neurodivergent adults who also identifies as AuDHD. Dr. Douglass delves into the concept of decolonizing neurodivergence. We talk about how refusing homework for her son helps her push back against the systems that seek to determine our societal outcomes. She shares why genuine curiosity, grace, and connection in supporting neurodivergent individuals is critical. I also learned about how she helps neurodivergent people, especially creatives, unlock their potential and make progress where they've felt stuck. At the core of this discussion is emphasizing the importance of seeing individuals as whole persons and creating space for self-discovery and acceptance.

Key Topics:

• Decolonizing neurodivergence is about challenging the ideas that seek to forget the individual and see us only as commodities
• Current diagnostic criteria and support systems are often based on research conducted on white boys, which leads to a lack of understanding and support for individuals from marginalized communities.
• Making sure your message reaches the people who need to hear it, and that won't include everyone.
• How Black and marginalized individuals often face stereotypes and surveillance, which can overshadow our needs and lead to misinterpretation of our behavior.
• Creating space for self-discovery and acceptance and how that's key to neurodivergent healing and thriving.

Connect with Dr. Douglass:

• [email protected]
• drkimberlydouglass.com

Helpful Links:

• Community for Black Gifted Adults - Our Wild Minds
• Bloomers Gifted and 2E Facebook Group
• Umbrella US - Non-profit focused on neurodivergent advocacy
• Neurodivergent Sanctuary Facebook Group
• Submit your Questions or Misunderstood Insights

Intro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "It Couldn't Be" from the album Nevermore

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