What’s the reality of being a neurodivergent mama & how can we better understand those with Autism/ADHD? - with Annie Crowe

In our 121st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Annie, a disabled, Autistic lawyer who has ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. 

Trigger warning! We touch on eating disorders and suicidal ideation in this episode!!!

• What is neurodiversity? And when is someone classified a neurodivergent?
• What is person-first vs identity-first language? And why do a lot of Autistic adults not like person-first language?
• What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? And what was Annie’s journey in getting diagnosed with EDS?
• Why the ‘Autistic spectrum’ is not a continuum of severity? 
• What is one of the biggest reasons why girls and women with Autism go undiagnosed?
• What are Annie’s thoughts on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a treatment option for autism? 
• What is a ‘refrigerator mum’ and why did they blame these mum’s for having Autistic kids in the past?
• What are some typical Autistic traits? And what should you do if you’re undiagnosed and think you may have it?
• What is interoception and proprioception? And why is interoception very common for autistic adults?
• Did Annie have any reservations about becoming a mother?
• The likelihood of Autistic women developing pre-natal and post-natal depression. 
• The ramifications of the lack of understanding, diagnosis, support, and acceptance when it comes to neurodivergent people.
• How can we as parents raise our neurotypical kids to have greater compassion and understanding for neurodivergent kids?
• And SO MUCH MORE!!!

We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!

 

Goodies mentioned:
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron
MealBoard App
Loop Earplugs
Annie’s Instagram - @nd.millennial

 

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