Dr. Morgan Beidleman

Neurodivergent is a newer term that includes anyone whose brain works or processes differently than a neurotypical brain. Here are just some of the diagnoses and conditions that are included under the neurodivergent umbrella.

Want to learn more about the history of this term, what it includes, and why? Comment umbrella, and I’ll send you the link to my podcast episode ☂️

A few of you asked so here is my updated autism friendly finds list!

Comment link and I’ll dm you a link to this list or link in my bio to find all my lists.

A little disclaimer that I always put on these lists- buying a bunch of new stuff is not necessary or usually even helpful. However, when you are buying something or making gift lists keeping sensory needs, exectutive functioning needs, and personal strengths in mind can lead to finding items that are a better fit and get more use.
I use Amazon to gather links but most items are widely available.

April is Autism Acceptance Month!

To start the month, I want to talk about how to think about or visualize autism.

One misconception created by the term “autism spectrum” and the use of levels in the diagnosis is that autism is simply a straight line with people being either “more” or “less” autistic. When viewed through this lens, people can assume that if they don’t see a particular stereotypical trait, such as hand flapping, it is because the person is not autistic or is “less autistic.” On the flip side, it can lead people to think that someone who does have a noticeable stereotypical autism trait is “more autistic.” In reality, every autistic person’s experience is unique and can change by age and setting.

Parenting Neurodivergent Humans coffee chat this Friday!

It’s just for Patreon subscribers, so follow the pod over there if you haven’t! Link in bio.

Dyslexia has been in the news again this week, but there are so many misconceptions about what dyslexia is and how it impacts people.

Dyslexia is a disability that creates real difficulties in people’s lives AND results in unique ways of thinking that contribute so much to society.

Asynchronous development is something that is SO common for neurodivergent people but is not very well understood.

If you want to hear more about what it can look like and how we can best support people with this development pattern comment listen and I’ll dm you a link to the full podcast episode I did on it!