Memoirs of a Neurodivergent Latina

I have spoken before about singing being my stim, and how there were a lot of factors that made it harder and harder for me to engage in it.  This episode is about the evolution of my ability to sing and perform again throughout college.

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Academics were always a consistent source of self-esteem, so what happens when I go to a new place, with unresolved trauma, and a neurodiversity that I didn't know about?  It was definitely not what I would have hoped for.

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An honest look at going to a new Secondary School from someone who is autistic.

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We're coming back in September with more storytelling.  Join us!

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There are a number of correlated physical traits that go along with autism.  This episode focuses on hyperextending joints, ligament issues, and poor muscle tone.

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As much as I might be a good person, there are always some selfish impulses.  Listen to this podcast episode on my need for acknowledgement and decide for yourself whether this is just a me thing or if it's a symptom of neurodivergence.

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Beth has always known she had OCD.  Find out what it's like for her.

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One of the biggest difficulties with autism and other Neurodivergences can be how we react to change.  While it has been talked about in other episodes, we haven't really focused on it specifically.  So, let's discuss change.  What kinds of change affect us?  And what does the reaction to change look like?

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Comfort with different communication styles is something that changes a lot even within people with the same neurodivergence.  Listen to my preferences and why some things are difficult.

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There are a lot of misconceptions about neurodivergence and creativity, especially when focusing on autism.  This episode helps to debunk those misconceptions.

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