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Autism & managing energy

Below are the best resources we could find on Autism and managing energy.

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Surviving and Thriving in Quarantine

We’re all going through the same pandemic, and most of us are practicing “social distancing.” How does that affect us? Some believe it can be a time for growth, and that’s the subject of episode 56.

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The Stresses of Sheltering in Place

We talk with Dr. Edward Amend about life in a pandemic, how to talk with kids about this event, things we can do to minimize anxiety, and how counseling and therapy sessions are adapting to meet the requirements of quarantine.

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Neurodivergent Spoons and Forks: On Autism & Fatigue

Spoon theory and fork theory are two of the most popular models of disability and energy consumption in the chronic fatigue community. But how do they apply to autism? Find out how helpful these models really are, today, on Neurodiverging.

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Preparing for Post-Pandemic Recovery

As part of our series on the coronavirus pandemic, on episode 58 we’re delving into the trauma aspect. We’ll use Christine Fonseca and her new book, Healing the heart: Helping Your Child Thrive After Trauma, as a template for this compelling conversation.

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From Illiterate to Doctor Dyslexia Dude: A Superhero Story

Today, Dr. Shawn A Robinson is a reading instructor at Madison College, and a Senior Research Associate in Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory. He and his wife are the authors of the Doctor Dyslexia Dude book series.

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Prosopagnosia – The Struggle with Face Blindness

On episode 97 we talk with Fleassy Malay about prosopagnosia, commonly referred to as “face blindness.” Fleassy is a TEDx speaker and viral poet, is the host of the new “Fierce Gentle - The Courageous Voice Podcast,” and deals with the challenges of prosopagnosia every day.

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Helping Autistic Students Succeed in College

Some colleges and universities are beginning to understand the challenges of autistic and otherwise-neurodivergent people to adapt to the higher education experience.

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Improving the Anxious Lives of Neurodivergent Kids

Today’s classroom can feel like an alien environment for neurodivergent learners, and the resulting anxiety can derail and disrupt their educational experience. Simple and easily-implemented accommodations can completely change outcomes.

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Gifted, Talented, and Neurodiverse Awareness Week

Emily Kircher-Morris previews the inaugural GTN Awareness Week with Marc Smolowitz, producer and director of the upcoming movie The G-Word.

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Episode 102: ADHD Awareness Month – Another Brick in the Wall of Awful

During ADHD Awareness Month, we’re presenting some important conversations we’ve had along the way about ADHD, including this conversation with Brendan Mahan, who shares his struggle with ADHD and executive function.

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