This week’s episode is about All The Diversities. Beth interviews Lyric Holmans, a non-binary, autistic self-advocate who runs the blog and Facebook page “The Neurodivergent Rebel” plus their company Neurodivergent Consulting.

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RESOURCES:

How to find Lyric:

• Website: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NeurodivergentRebel

Other Resources:

• Other Parents Like Me -  https://www.facebook.com/other.parents.like.me
• Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents of Addicted Teens: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/
• Find a Tele-Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

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Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao

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TIME STAMPS:

2:13 What happens when autistic people tell the truth

5:45 Lyric’s late diagnosis

11:25 Diversity within the Neurodivergent population

14:02 Lyric’s acting on stage and in life

15:05 Lyric’s school experience

18:30 The eye contact issue

22:06 Definition of neurodivergent

28:56 ADHD and “Does not apply themselves”

34:48 How non-binary gender intersects with neurodiversity

37:55 Definition of non-binary gender

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