You Don't Sound Autistic (YDSA)

Episode 49: Autism and the Art of Communication

Communication is already a complex personal and interpersonal skill to master but even more so for the neurodivergent. How does ADHD and Autism impact the art of communication? In more ways than one, and some of those ways are significantly less obvious than others. Can something as routine as "physical self-care" have a big impact on communication skills? You might be surprised. And speaking of surprises, communicating, self-advocating and emotional processing during unexpected transitions might be the secret sauce to master the art of communication. Check out the show notes at https://youdontsoundautistic.com/autism-and-communication/

Episode 48: The Hidden Fees of ADHD and Autism

If you thought the hidden fees phase of life was the "not knowing why I'm suffering" phase, be prepared. One of the bigger obstacles to overcome is the continual discovery of new hidden financial, physical, mental, emotional and vocational expenses of being an adult with ADHD and/or Autism. The only thing more costly than the coping mechanisms and compensatory self-soothing is the painful awareness of the numerous parts of daily life that require extra effort to maintain.

Episode 47: Do You Experience Joy or Hopelessness?

In this episode we explore the various ways we can experience the range of emotions that define depression; from joy to the absence of joy. Value-based systems that only reward productivity give a false sense of joy which can also lead to depression when being productive or successful in work, relationships, goals and every day life can feel fleeting or underwhelming. Read the Episode Companion Post at https://youdontsoundautistic.com/how-do-you-experience-joy/

Episode 46: Autism, Anxiety, and Medication

For adults with Autism, anxiety and medication are managed differently which also applies to co-occurring diagnosis like ADHD, depression, and mood disorders (irritability, aggression and meltdowns). Equally important is the Food is Medicine Movement bolstered by Nutritional Psychiatry. Let’s dive into the various ways we can manage how we feel. Read the Episode Companion Post at https://youdontsoundautistic.com/autism-anxiety-medication/

Episode 45: Connecting to Childhood Emotional Neglect

Growing numbers of adults lived decades before their Neurodivergent struggles were adequately observed, evaluated and treated. Understanding the impact of generations of childhood emotional neglect illuminates the devastating parenting trends that have resulted in rising numbers of mid-late life diagnoses. Which is a nice way of saying, maybe it’s not all their fault. Let’s explore together. Read the Episode Companion Post at https://youdontsoundautistic.com/childhood-emotional-neglect/