S2 Ep 11: Neurodivergent and Pregnant with Stephanie--Update

Live from the ADA Celebration 2024

In this episode, we share interviews that were recorded LIVE at the ADA Celebration at the Disability Network of Washtenaw, Monroe, and Livingston County on July 26, 2024. Want to follow along with subtitles? Go to our YouTube Page: (230) Neurodivergent Voices - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC5AtgdLWExSkcyqrxrlOBQ] Check out Krista's Art Here: Second Annual Disability Pride Art Exhibition | Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston (dnwml.org) [https://dnwml.org/dispride24/]

Live from the ADA Celebration 2023 (From the vault)

In this LONG OVERDUE episode, we interview community members at the "2023 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration" hosted by The Disability Network of Washtenaw, Monroe, and Livingston Counties to celebrate 33 years since the passage of the ADA. Community members courageously signed up to be recorded live amidst a bustling celebration and intense summer storm. We hope you enjoy the interviewees' raw takes on neurodiversity! We'll be joining again live later this month! *All interviewees signed consent forms and agreed to be included in the publishing of this episode.

S2 Ep 11: Neurodivergent and Pregnant with Stephanie--Update

In this episode, our co-host Stephanie, who is multiply neurodivergent (ADHDer, dyslexic, cPTSDer, and anxious) reflects on her third trimester, early birth, and post-partum journey, highlighting experiences unique to neurodivergent women (AFABs). This episode does contain discussion of medical trauma, so listener discretion is advised. Prefer to watch (and read along)? Check out the video versions of this episode.

BONUS: Five Tips for More Neuro-Affirming Practice

Please enjoy this bonus episode in celebration of OT month! We share 5 applicable tips for guiding more neuro-affirming practice.

S2 Ep 10 (Audio Only): Thoughts on OCD with Rachel

In this episode, our co-host, Rachel, talks about obsessive compulsive disorder, which is an acquired neurodivergence. Rachel explores definitions and examples and then shares her lived experience with OCD and with OCD treatment. Source: International OCD Foundation | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (iocdf.org) [https://iocdf.org/] For the month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, Diverge is hosting "Tie Dye Marie Fundraiser" to commemorate their dear neurodivergent friend who lost their life to suicide. All fundraiser proceeds will support low-income neurodivergent adults. Check out details below: All Products | Diverge Community [https://www.divergecommunity.com/category/all-products]