In this episode we cover what a diagnosis is, the assessment process, misdiagnosis, what if you don't get a diagnosis, late diagnosis, barriers to diagnosis, what to do after a diagnosis, emotional impact of diagnosis, how people might react, finding a neurodivergent community, and self diagnosis and self identification. 

In this episode we talk about what schools expect and teach students and why those expectations don't fit neurodivergent students, we talk about struggles neurodivergent students face in school like executive functioning, masking, social challenges, we talk about twice exceptional students and the unique challenges they face, we talk about neurodivergent strengths in the classroom, we talk about Universal design for learning, we talk about neuroinclusive schools, we talk about homeschooling and online schools as alternatives to mainstream schools, we talk about specific steps teachers, students, parents, and schools can take to make school a better place for neurodivergent students. 

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In this episode we look at invisible disabilities that are either neurological neurodevelopmental sleep sensory or communication related. Conditions covered in this episode include epilepsy, migraines, TBI, dementia, parkinsons, huntingtons aphasia, non verbal learning disability, social communication disorder, stuttering, FASD, idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, Deaf, Blind, CF, Hyperacusis, PTSD, FND, Dyslexia, and tinnitus. 

In this episode we dive into specific physical invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses and break down myths and misconceptions surrounding them we go into the trifecta, dysautonomia, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, Lupus, arthritis, CHF, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, IBS, IBD, Osteoporosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Anemia, sickle cell disease, endometriosis,  hemophilia, MS, asthma, COPD, long covid, and how you can help. 

In this episode we will cover what invisible disability is, some common misconceptions about invisible disability, the spoon theory, medical gaslighting, and ally and self advocacy, as well as building the foundations for part 2 and part 3 of this series. Find more information and transcripts on my website

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Do you have interests that seem more intense than everyone else's but aren't sure why? In this episode I discuss special interests and hyperfixations, what they are, the difference between them, why they matter, the benefits and challenges, losing a special interest and coping with losing a special interest, my personal special interests and ones I’ve lost, misconceptions and myths about hyperfixations and special interests, monotropism, infodumping, timeblindness, and how to support and listen to someone with special interests or hyperfixations

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Do you know what accommodations are? Do you know what accommodations you could ask for and how to ask for them? In this episode Amanda covers the difference between IEP 504 and workplace accommodations, common accommodations you could ask for, what to do if you get denied or if your accommodations aren't being followed, misconceptions about accommodations, and what they can actually look like in real life. 

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In this episode we will talk about what mental health is, how neurodivergent people experience mental health differently, why mental health and neurodivergence are commonly co-occurring, misconceptions about mental health, how to know if you need help, how to support someone struggling with mental health, and how to care for your own mental healthFind more information at my websitethinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com

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Resources for immediate help

U.S Call or text 988 for the suicide and crisis hotlineText 741741 for crisis text line

NAMI Helpline

Trevor Project text start 678678Teen Line call 800-852-8336 or text teen to 839863

U.K

Text shout to 85258

Canada

Text CONNECT to 686868

Ireland

Text home to 50808

If you are in a different country please look up the numbers in case you ever need them.

Which of the things you believe about neurodivergence, disability, and mental health are actually true? In this episode we dive into stereotypes myths and misconceptions surrounding disability, mental health and neurodivergence, we talk about conditions like schizophrenia being misunderstood, we talk about mobility aids, we talk about looking disabled, we talk about using diagnosis causually, we talk about the types of stigma and what stigma is, and we talk about the history of mental health. 

How much about neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions do you actually know? In this episode we cover synesthesia, Aphantasia, Tourette syndrome, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, SPD, APD, misophonia, RSD, ABI, DLD, and hyperlexia, why these conditions are less known about, and common misconceptions and myths surrounding them. Find full transcripts and more info at my website thinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com