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September 16, 2025 73 mins

This conversation with Natalie explores the personal journey of understanding autism and ADHD, particularly from the perspective of a mother navigating her own diagnosis alongside her daughter's. It delves into reflections on childhood experiences, the challenges of parenting neurodiverse children, and the importance of community awareness and resources for autism. The discussion emphasizes breaking stereotypes and understanding the spectrum of autism, especially for women who often go unnoticed in the diagnosis process.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 The Journey of Diagnosis
04:09 Understanding Sensory Sensitivities
08:36 Reflections on Childhood and Masking
11:12 The Importance of Labels
14:15 Navigating Parenting with Neurodiversity
17:09 The Impact of Sensory Overload
20:27 Communicating Sensory Needs
23:12 Family Dynamics and Shared Experiences
26:15 The Role of Awareness in Parenting
29:34 Postpartum Experiences and Challenges
38:51 Home Birth and Personal Choices
41:30 Navigating Autism and ADHD Diagnoses
45:11 Parenting Neurodiverse Children
47:51 The Impact of Diagnosis
53:31 Preparing for School Transitions
59:32 Challenges in School and Social Settings
01:04:29 Community Awareness and Resources
01:10:19 Breaking Stereotypes of Autism

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