To learn more about the resources and information that Mona Kay has available you can check out her website at: neurodiverselove.com

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During this episode with Sadie and her mom Lynn they share how unknown neurodivergence impacted Sadie's childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, In addition, they address the topics below:

• Terrible two's.
• Sensory overload and meltdowns. 

• Restrictive eating and sensitivities.
• Not understanding why you are so different as a child.
• Masking in school and being different at home.
• Expectations in school were more structured and easier to understand.

• Overwhelm during high school and changes in social rules.
• Being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease in high school.
• Stimming at home and walking in circles helps with nervous system regulation,
• Having a spiky profile. 
• When younger, being able to socialize better with adults.
• Being a perfectionist and the struggle with some things that others do automatically. 
• Challenges with learning to drive and driving…being “perceived” by other drivers.
• Masking and then having no spoons after school.
• Giftedness.  
• Different ways that children may process and develop language.