Neurotalk Podcast: Behind the Mask

In this episode special, Ellie and Hat discuss the recent article featuring Joe Wicks (The Body Coach), which claims ADHD is caused by processed foods. They focus on misinformation in the media and the impact of this on private diagnostic services. Ellie and Hat dispel the myths around the rise of autism and ADHD diagnoses and set the record straight.

Thank you for your questions lovely listeners! We have packed this episode with all of our ideas on the questions you asked us through our social media platforms. There will be a chance to ask more questions at the end of our next season too, so keep them coming. Some of our questions this season feature: - Alexithymia - Classroom stimming strategies - Demand Avoidance - Supporting Neurodivergent partners Find more information from us here: Social media: @neurotalk_podcast, @autistically_me & @hat.talks.uk www.hattalks.uk Etsy: Hat Talks Shop

This episode will focus on our experiences of being AuDHD Speech & Language Therapists. Including our journey through training to clinical practice and our specialisms. We'll discuss what life is like as a neurodivergent SLT and the benefits and challenges we encounter. It's a celebration of our differences and how they support our professional careers. Trigger warning: discussion of mental health difficulties and trauma. Find more information from us here: Social media: @neurotalk_podcast, @autistically_me & @hat.talks.uk www.hattalks.uk Etsy: Hat Talks Shop

Last episode we discussed autistic burnout, so here's an episode on what we've learned about burnout recovery and what supports us in this process. Burnout recovery is a complex process that will differ for each individual, but here's our top tips! Find more information from us here: Social media: @neurotalk_podcast, @autistically_me & @hat.talks.uk www.hattalks.uk Etsy: Hat Talks Shop

For this episode we will be covering what autistic burnout looks like and our experiences of both entering it and avoiding it. Many autistic people experience burnout throughout their life, so this one is a must listen to! Find more information from us here: Social media: @neurotalk_podcast, @autistically_me & @hat.talks.uk www.hattalks.uk Etsy: Hat Talks Shop