In this episode Monique and Michelle discuss the diagnostic process for Autism and ADHD in adults. 



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A podcast for neurodivergent women, hosted by clinical psychologist Monique Mitchelson and clinical neuropsychologist Michelle Livock. Covering Autism to ADHD and everything in between, we aim to educate and inspire women who think differently.

The Neurodivergent Woman

Getting a diagnosis

We’re kicking off Season 7 with a deep dive into learning and memory – this one’s for the nerds out there!

 

We cover:
Four stages of memory: perceiving, encoding, retaining, and retrieving.
What can affect perceiving and encoding; the ‘front end’ of memory.
Different types of memory, including working memory, short term memory, long term memory, and different kinds of long-term memory.
What can affect our longer-term memory.
Learning and memory in neurodivergent brains.
The impact of hormonal changes for women and AFAB folk on memory.
Tips and strategies for supporting memory.

 

We've had some requests for the study on ADHD, attention, and movement that we mentioned. Here it is (by Rassovsky & Alfassi, 2019). A Google Scholar search will also yield plenty of additional studies around the benefits of movement for ADHDers. 

 

Got questions for us?? Come along to our LIVE Q&A event! Held online on 27th June (with replay available to all ticket holders). Grab a ticket here and submit your question!

 

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We&rsquo;re kicking off Season 7 with a deep dive into learning and memory &ndash; this one&rsquo;s for the nerds out there!
&nbsp;
We cover:
<ul>
<li>Four stages of memory: perceiving, encoding, retaining, and retrieving.</li>
<li>What can affect perceiving and encoding; the &lsquo;front end&rsquo; of memory.</li>
<li>Different types of memory, including working memory, short term memory, long term memory, and different kinds of long-term memory.</li>
<li>What can affect our longer-term memory.</li>
<li>Learning and memory in neurodivergent brains.</li>
<li>The impact of hormonal changes for women and AFAB folk on memory.</li>
<li>Tips and strategies for supporting memory.</li>
</ul>
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We've had some requests for the study on ADHD, attention, and movement that we mentioned. <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8575983/pdf/fpsyt-12-706625.pdf">Here it is </a>(by Rassovsky &amp; Alfassi, 2019). A Google Scholar search will also yield plenty of additional studies around the benefits of movement for ADHDers.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Got questions for us?? Come along to our&nbsp;LIVE Q&amp;A event! Held online on 27th June (with replay available to all ticket holders). <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-neurodivergent-woman-podcast-live-qa-event-tickets-1252647836399?aff=oddtdtcreator">Grab a ticket here and submit your question</a>!
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Enjoyed the episode and want to support us further? Join our Patreon community! Patreon subscribers receive ad-free episodes, basic episode transcripts from Season 4 onwards, access to a monthly live zoom hang out, 50% off our episode articles, plus bonus monthly content (depending on subscription tier). Check out our Patreon page to support us, as we aim to make quality mental health care information accessible to everyone:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/ndwomanpod">www.patreon.com/ndwomanpod.</a>
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Want polished copies of our episodes in beautiful and readable pdf article format? Grab them <a href="https://www.ndwomanpod.com/transcripts">here</a>.&nbsp;
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Contact us at <a href="mailto:ndwomanpod@gmail.com">ndwomanpod@gmail.com</a>, or visit our website: <a href="http://www.ndwomanpod.com">www.ndwomanpod.com</a>

Learning and Memory

We are back with Season 7 of the podcast on March 24th!

 

In the meantime, we both have some online training for professionals. Check out Michelle’s training on providing meaningful and theraputic Assessment Feedback for psychologists, running online on the 28th Feb, and Monique’s training on the Square Model – Supporting Neurodivergent Folks in Therapy, running online on the 12th-14th March. Both trainings can be attended live or watched later.

 

See you in a month for Season 7!

 

~ Michelle and Monique  

We are back with Season 7 of the podcast on March 24th!
&nbsp;
In the meantime, we both have some online training for professionals. Check out Michelle&rsquo;s training on providing meaningful and theraputic <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1047451996117?aff=oddtdtcreator">Assessment Feedback for psychologists</a>, running online on the 28th Feb, and Monique&rsquo;s training on the <a href="https://www.divergentfutures.com/df-squaremodel">Square Model &ndash; Supporting Neurodivergent Folks in Therapy</a>, running online on the 12th-14th March. Both trainings can be attended live or watched later.
&nbsp;
See you in a month for Season 7!
&nbsp;
~ Michelle and Monique &nbsp;

Season 7 coming March 24th!

For our final episode of Season 6 we are thrilled to welcome Australian actor and vocalist Clare Bowen to the podcast, to chat with us about her experiences as an Autistic and ADHD woman. Clare has been in a number of wonderful films, series, and theatre productions both here in Australia and internationally, with her most recognizable role being Scarlett O’Connor in the American TV series, NASHVILLE. Clare is also a globally touring musician, and she currently makes music with her husband, Brandon Robert Young, as the duo – BOWEN YOUNG. The soul mates split their time in a tear in the fabric of reality, between Nashville, Tennessee and Yuin Country, Australia.



This episode is a winding route through Clare’s experiences as a neurodivergent woman, from a childhood coloured by cancer treatment to working as an internationally acclaimed actor and musician, we cover a lot of ground! Including:



-       What neurodivergence means to Clare.

-       Her path to discovering her neurodivergence.

-       Navigating the neurodivergent duality of having areas of extreme strength and gifts and other areas of significant challenge.

-       Understanding why her response to stress and trauma may be different to others.

-       Finding deep connection with others and the power of nourishing relationship.

-       What identification of her neurotype has meant for Clare.

-       Clare’s special interests in music and medicine, and role these interests have served for her throughout her life.

-       Clare’s message for others who may resonate with her story.



You can find Clare on Instagram @clarembee and @bowenyoungofficial, or through her website - www.clarebowenofficial.com. You can find her music under BOWEN YOUNG on Spotify or wherever you get your music.



Want polished copies of our episodes in beautiful and readable pdf article format? Grab them here. 



Enjoyed the episode and want to support us further? Join our Patreon community! Patreon subscribers receive basic episode transcripts from Season 4 onwards, access to a monthly live zoom hang out, 50% off our episode articles, plus bonus monthly content (depending on subscription tier). Check out our Patreon page to support us, as we aim to make quality mental health care information accessible to everyone: www.patreon.com/ndwomanpod.



Contact us at ndwomanpod@gmail.com, or visit our website: www.ndwomanpod.com

For our final episode of Season 6 we are thrilled to welcome Australian actor and vocalist Clare Bowen to the podcast, to chat with us about her experiences as an Autistic and ADHD woman. Clare has been in a number of wonderful films, series, and theatre productions both here in Australia and internationally, with her most recognizable role being Scarlett O’Connor in the American TV series, NASHVILLE. Clare is also a globally touring musician, and she currently makes music with her husband, Brandon Robert Young, as the duo – BOWEN YOUNG. The soul mates split their time in a tear in the fabric of reality, between Nashville, Tennessee and Yuin Country, Australia.
 
This episode is a winding route through Clare’s experiences as a neurodivergent woman, from a childhood coloured by cancer treatment to working as an internationally acclaimed actor and musician, we cover a lot of ground! Including:
 
-       What neurodivergence means to Clare.
-       Her path to discovering her neurodivergence.
-       Navigating the neurodivergent duality of having areas of extreme strength and gifts and other areas of significant challenge.
-       Understanding why her response to stress and trauma may be different to others.
-       Finding deep connection with others and the power of nourishing relationship.
-       What identification of her neurotype has meant for Clare.
-       Clare’s special interests in music and medicine, and role these interests have served for her throughout her life.
-       Clare’s message for others who may resonate with her story.
 
You can find Clare on Instagram @clarembee and @bowenyoungofficial, or through her website - <a href="http://www.clarebowenofficial.com">www.clarebowenofficial.com</a>. You can find her music under BOWEN YOUNG on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
 
Want polished copies of our episodes in beautiful and readable pdf article format? Grab them <a href="https://www.ndwomanpod.com/transcripts">here</a>. 
 
Enjoyed the episode and want to support us further? Join our Patreon community! Patreon subscribers receive basic episode transcripts from Season 4 onwards, access to a monthly live zoom hang out, 50% off our episode articles, plus bonus monthly content (depending on subscription tier). Check out our Patreon page to support us, as we aim to make quality mental health care information accessible to everyone: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/ndwomanpod">www.patreon.com/ndwomanpod.</a>
 
Contact us at <a href="mailto:ndwomanpod@gmail.com">ndwomanpod@gmail.com</a>, or visit our website: <a href="http://www.ndwomanpod.com">www.ndwomanpod.com</a>

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