The Things We Wish We Knew As Neurodivergent Kids: with Archie Gouldsborough

Aniesa and Archie chat about things they wish they knew as neurodivergent kids before getting their diagnosis, such as wishing they knew it was normal to react differently to their environments, not having to justify everything, taking time to process before responding and more. They open up and share their thoughtful reflections on growing up neurodivergent and give some great advice for neurodivergent kids (and their parents!) today.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• I wish I knew my reactions were normal for neurodivergent people, not that something was "wrong" with me.
• I wish I hadn't assumed what others thought of me or took things so personally (RSD).
• I wish I knew it was okay to have lots of hobbies and interests, not feeling bad when I got bored of one.
• I wish adults admitted to making mistakes rather than acting like they were always right.
• I wish I was comfortable expressing myself the way I truly was and felt
• I wish I knew I'd be okay as an adult and not to worry so much as a kid.

BEST MOMENTS

 "I wish I'd known my reactions were normal for a neurodivergent person, not that something was wrong with me."

"I wish I hadn't assumed what others thought of me or took things so personally.

"I wish adults admitted making mistakes rather than acting like they were always right."

"I wish I was comfortable expressing myself publicly through singing, answering in songs, etc."
CONTACT METHOD

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ABOUT THE HOST

Aniesa completed her degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch, in South Africa. She has since been focusing on pediatrics and sensory processing and integration. She has worked across a range of pediatric fields and has extensive experience in autism, specific learning difficulties, as well as anxiety and emotional regulation.

Aniesa has one teenage son with autism, and one with sensory difficulties. She herself was diagnosed at a late age as having ADHD and has found that understanding her neurodivergence has led to a greater connection with children and their parents.

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