In this super insightful episode rebroadcast of the Autism ADHD podcast, Holly welcomes Dr. Alice Nichols, an autistic clinical psychologist. Dr. Nichols shares her personal journey and expert advice on understanding, spotting, and preventing burnout in autistic individuals. They chat about the signs of burnout, the unique struggles autistic people face, and offer practical tips for managing stress. Dr. Nichols also talks about her support programs for autistic adults, packed with helpful resources for autistic individuals and their supporters. Whether you're a parent, educator, or professional, this episode is full of real-life advice for supporting autistic people and improving their well-being!

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In this episode of the Autism ADHD podcast, Holly sits down with Maggie McGarvey, an awesome neurodiversity-affirming speech-language pathologist, to talk all about pragmatic language and how it affects neurodivergent individuals. 🌟

They dive into some really important topics like:

• Emotional regulation and mental health 🧠❤️
• Social support and executive functioning 📚
• The impact of non-verbal cues like eye contact and facial expressions 👀😄

Maggie and Holly break down why understanding and embracing neurodivergent communication styles is key, and how society can do better at accommodating these differences. 🙌

They also chat about why it’s so important to create a space where neurodivergent kids don’t have to “mask” who they are, and how parents, educators, and kids can team up to build a supportive and inclusive environment. 💪✨

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Welcome to The Autism ADHD Podcast! Holly welcomes Jamie A. Heidel, a late-diagnosed autistic ADHD writer, consultant, and communication translator, back to the podcast. They chat about damaging statements toward neurodivergent children and teens such as "Everything has to go your way" and "Stop back talking". They explain how these statements cause confusion and distress. By offering personal experiences and professional insights, Holly and Jaime emphasize the importance of understanding and validating neurodivergent experiences to prevent trauma and improve communication. Don't miss it!

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