Neurodivergent Adult Diagnosis Part 2
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Understanding Adult Meltdowns: Insights and Personal Experiences In this episode of 'The Spectrum Connection,' hosts Jess and Elyse, mothers of neurodivergent children, address questions from their previous episode on Neurodivergent Adults. They delve into personal experiences of meltdowns as adults, the internalization of emotional distress, the role of sensory overwhelm, and how their diagnoses of autism and ADHD have influenced their lives. They emphasize the importance of self-care, recognizing and accommodating sensory needs, and the journey of understanding and managing personal neurodivergent traits.
00:00 Welcome to The Spectrum Connection
00:31 Answering Your Questions on Neurodivergent Adults
01:10 Understanding Adult Meltdowns
03:29 Sensory Overwhelm vs. Anxiety
10:58 Coping Strategies and Self-Accommodations
13:07 Life After Diagnosis
15:22 Struggling with PDA Diagnosis
18:41 Self-Care Tips for Neurodivergent Individuals
20:46 Closing Thoughts and Listener Feedback
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