Minds that Think Differently: Reframing Neurodivergence Disability and Mental Health

Have you ever heard of executive function? It's a set of skills related to organization, planning and more. In this episode we talk about what executive functioning is, who is affected by it, why it's important, the models of executive functioning, what executive dysfunction is, then we went in depth on executive function skills - working memory, cognitive flexibility, impulse control, inhibition, planning and prioritization, attentional control, organization, metacognition, emotional control, time management, decision making, goal setting, and task initiation, we talk about why just try harder doesn't work, myths about executive functioning, how to support your own executive functioning and how to support you or someone else with executive dysfunction. Email me at [email protected] Find more information and transcripts on my website thinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com

What are rituals and Routines in the context of neurodivergence? Rituals and routines are things we all do. We all have a morning routine or a bedtime routine, but for neurodivergent people these rituals and routines can be stronger and more noticeable and necessary. In this episode of Minds That Think Differently we will cover: What rituals and routines actually are and the difference between them Examples of rituals and routines Why rituals and routines are so important to neurodivergent people and the purpose of them What happens when routines are disrupted and what happens when they keep being disrupted How to make rituals and routines as a neurodivergent person The types of rituals and routines What to do when a routine stops working for you How rituals and routines change across your life Difference between healthy and harmful rituals and routines The difference between rituals routines and compulsions The difference between preference and necessity in rituals and routines Rituals and routines during burnout How to support others with rituals and routines Through this episode you will come to understand why rituals and routines are so important to neurodivergent people you will learn how to identify your own rituals and routines and you will understand the purpose of rituals and routines and be able to identify if it’s necessary and healthy Want to learn more about autism listen to episode 16 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-16-autism-explained-a-deep-dive-into-traits/id6785985912?i=1000792194351 Want to learn more about ADHD? Listen to episode 17 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-17-adhd-explained-a-deep-dive-into-executive/id6785985912?i=1000793425410 Want to learn more about what autism and adhd actually look like listen to episode 4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-what-autism-and-adhd-actually-look-like-traits/id6785985912?i=1000775792288 Email me with stories questions or if you would like to be a guest [email protected] Find more information and full transcripts at my website thinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com Join the community to start seeing the world a little differently the-mind-map.beehiiv.com If you aren’t already listening on YouTube my YouTube channel is Minds That Think Differently I post full episodes and clips https://youtube.com/@mindsthatthinkdifferently?si=yQgSMsZ7rZ8yxYxO

Is there a right model or perfect model of disability? In this episode of Minds That Think Differently we will cover: ​what a model of disability is ​why models of disability are important ​the medical model which emphasizes understanding an impairment and treating or limiting it through medical technology ​ the social model which emphasizes looking at social physical and institutional barriers that restrict access and participation for disabled people ​the tragedy model which views disability as a personal misfortune or tragedy ​the charity model which views disabled people as needing help and being dependent ​the biopsychosocial model which emphasizes that social and biological and psychological components all contribute to disability not just one ​the expert model emphasizes the role of experts in helping support disabled people ​ the human rights model which emphasizes that disabled people deserve rights and equality ​the social identity or cultural model views disabled people as having their own culture and that they are a category of people and it's not just medical or social ​the economic model focuses on how disability affects employment and focuses on barriers to disabled people being able to work ​the affirmation or identity model views disability as a positive and as an integral part of the person's identity and it reframes disability as being a natural part of human diversity Through this episode we will reframe the idea of disability and we will discuss whether there is one right or perfect model the benefits and drawbacks of certain models, how the model of disability we use affects disabled people in their daily lives, and what models disabled people actually prefer. Throughout this episode you will learn about the different ways people think about disability and challenge your views on what disability means and which model of disability you see disability through and you will be able to apply these models to society and the way disabled people are treated in society. Correction: in this episode I was talking about the biopsychosocial model as the model of disability that encompasses biological psychological and social aspects of disability not the biopsychological model. Want to learn more about invisible disability? Listen to invisible disability part 1 foundations Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/48DYNMjsBh7hCc192tjJ8R?si=nuUaq6htTfS35Dfjjbwl1Q Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-11-invisible-disabilities-part-1-the-foundations/id6785985912?i=1000785767853 Want to learn more about how the medical tragedy and charity models of disability affect disabled people and contribute to harmful stereotypes? Listen to episode 7 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dszuQOxK5VywyP8rtQNqU?si=Nq-Xll-FR6C-mLuQCpgYWg Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-7-debunking-myths-and-misconceptions-about-mental/id6785985912?i=1000778699938 Listen to podcast and shorts on YouTube - Minds That Think Differently https://youtube.com/@mindsthatthinkdifferently?si=BAJ8E_avet7Hjwmh Email me [email protected] Find more information, ways to listen, and transcripts on my website thinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com

In this episode we will be deep diving into ADHD. A lot of people only think of one version of ADHD when really there are many different presentations and it’s quite complex. In this episode we will cover What ADHD actually is and the subtypes Diagnostic criteria for ADHD What executive functioning is Going into each executive functioning skill including working memory impulse control time management emotional regulation attention regulation Motivation and dopamine Time blindness How ADHD shows up in girls and women Strengths and challenges of having ADHD Medication ADHD in relationships and in adulthood ADHD burnout Strategies to use as an ADHDer and supporting someone else with ADHD The symbol of ADHD ADHD awareness month This episode will give you a more nuanced understanding of what ADHD actually is and will help you learn and understand more about ADHD. So whether you are an ADHDer you are supporting someone else who is or just want to learn more this episode is for you. Want to learn more about what ADHD looks like listen to episode 4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-what-autism-and-adhd-actually-look-like-traits/id6785985912?i=1000775792288 Want to learn more about hyperfixations? Listen to episode 10 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-special-interests-and-hyperfixations/id6785985912?i=1000784100749 Want to learn more about rituals and routines? Listen to episode 19 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-19-rituals-and-routines-in-neurodivergent-people/id6785985912?i=1000797242830 Email me with stories questions or if you would like to be a guest [email protected] Find more information and full transcripts at my website thinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com Join the community to start seeing the world a little differently the-mind-map.beehiiv.com If you aren’t already listening on YouTube my YouTube channel is Minds That Think Differently I post full episodes and clips https://youtube.com/@mindsthatthinkdifferently?si=yQgSMsZ7rZ8yxYxO

This episode is my first deep dive and we are deep diving into autism. As an Autistic person myself I bring my unique lived experience along with a lot of research to this deep dive on autism in this episode we cover: What Autism is Diagnostic criteria of Autism How Autism can present differently in girls women and minorities History of Autism Strengths and challenges of being Autistic Terminology you should use when talking about Autism My personal experience Support needs and how there are so many different presentations of Autism across the Autism spectrum Social communication challenges The need for routines Masking Stimming The controversy around ABA therapy The symbol of Autism and the evolution of the symbol Helpful and harmful autism organizations The difference between autism awareness and autism acceptance Myths misconceptions and stereotypes around autism How to support autistic people and strategies you can use if you are autistic This episode is a good deep dive and a great way to learn more about autism. Whether you are autistic know someone who is or just want to learn more through listening to this episode you will gain a deeper understanding of Autism and the nuances in this condition. Autism isn’t a black and white condition and it has many different presentations among people remember if you’ve met one autistic person you’ve met one autistic person Interested in learning more about Autism misconceptions? listen to episode 4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-what-autism-and-adhd-actually-look-like-traits/id6785985912?i=1000775792288 Interested in learning more about special interests and hyperfixations listen to episode 10 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-special-interests-and-hyperfixations/id6785985912?i=1000784100749 Interested in learning more about sensory sensitivity listen to episode 2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-2-sensory-sensitivity-and-overstimulation/id6785985912?i=1000774877049 Interested in learning more about masking? Listen to episode 3 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-3-masking-and-camouflaging-explained-why/id6785985912?i=1000774877074 Interested in learning more about routines listen to episode 19 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-19-rituals-and-routines-in-neurodivergent-people/id6785985912?i=1000797242830 Interested in learning more about meltdowns shutdowns and burnout? Listen to episode 5 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-burnout-meltdowns-and-shutdowns/id6785985912?i=1000776754774 Email me with stories questions or if you would like to be a guest [email protected] Find more information and full transcripts at my website thinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com Join the community to start seeing the world a little differently the-mind-map.beehiiv.com If you aren’t already listening on YouTube my YouTube channel is Minds That Think Differently I post full episodes and clips https://youtube.com/@mindsthatthinkdifferently?si=yQgSMsZ7rZ8yxYxO