AuDHD and me

In this episode I chat to Calial McCarty. Calial is a therapist, parent, trainer, and consultant focused on mental health, neurodivergence, and complex health needs, and author of Naturally Divergent, her first book. We talk about why Calial wrote her book, and what it's for. We dive in to the benefits of the MIGDAS assessment tool for autism and why it's superior to the ADOS. We also share our views and stories parenting neurodivergent children as neurodivergent adults. You can find Calial at https://www.mccartytherapysolutions.com and on social media https://www.instagram.com/naturally_divergent_therapist/ and https://www.facebook.com/calial.lyonHer book is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/naturally-divergent/calial-mccarty//9798218724382

In this episode I chat to Clare, a late diagnosed autistic mum of 2 toddlers. We chat about the impact late diagnosis can have, parenting when you're neurodivergent, and we dip in to the horror that is PMDD. It was lovely to chat to Clare, who I've followed on TikTok for a long time, and I hope to have her on again in the future!You can find Clare on instagram and TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@notallclarehttps://www.instagram.com/notallclareIf you'd like more information about PMDD, go to https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/what-is-pmdd/

In this episode I chat to Lisa Lloyd. Lisa is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Raising the SEN-betweeners and Special Educational Needs campaigner! She describes herself as an Autistic honest mum raising very honest autistic kids, Finley and Poppy. Her tiktoks are hilarious and educating in equal measures, and she’s an active member of the neurodivergent community in Kent, attending and giving talks with local parents and creating a safe space to be authentic and supported in parenting neurodivergent children.We chat about parenting when you're neurodivergent yourself, raising autistic children and fighting for adequate support for them in education, a little rant on politics, and the highs and lows of being a social media influencer.You can find Lisa on the following social media platforms:https://www.facebook.com/ASDwithGandT/https://www.instagram.com/asd_with_a_g_and_thttps://www.tiktok.com/@asd.with.a.g.and.tYou can purchase a copy of her book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Raising-SEN-Betweeners-bestselling-parenting-between/dp/1785045881/The West Kent SEN parenting group can be found here: https://thenet.uk.net/charities-and-voluntary-groups/west-kent-autism-parents-support-society/

In this episode I chat to Flo, was was diagnosed autistic in her 20s, and later ADHD. Flo was featured on BBC’s Inside our Autistic Minds with Chris Packham, where she shared how her late diagnosis impacted her life and her relationships around her. Flo is a comedian, and her TikTok account has kept me entertained with her funny anecdotes, dry humour and honesty! You can find Flo on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@gotta.go.with.the.floYou can also watch Flo's episode of Inside our Autistic Minds on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0bbnjvx/inside-our-minds-inside-our-autistic-minds-episode-1Disclaimer: All of the opinions and information in this podcast are our own, and we do not offer medical information or advice.

I launch the AuDHD and Me podcast with an interview with the person who made this podcast happen! Jon is the host of "AuDHD or just a bit weird?" podcast, and kindly invited me to be on their show after following me on instagram. There started a wonderful friendship, full of understanding, laughs and support. So naturally I had to have them on the podcast to launch AuDHD and me! Jon is late realised (and recently diagnosed!) ADHD and self diagnosed autistic. We talk about the isolation and misunderstandings that occur living a life unrealised and undiagnosed, why channels like our podcasts are so important for education, awareness raising and reducing neurodivergent alienation, and all of the co-occuring conditions that commonly come with ADHD and autism.Be prepared for an authentic conversation, with lots of going off topic, lots of laughs, and a smattering of oversharing naturally!You can find Jon on the following socials:https://www.instagram.com/audhdorjustabitweird/https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdorjustabitweirdYou can check out Jon's podcast on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3IUOruolsNuHXJBD5mwbCPDisclaimer: All of the opinions and information in this podcast are our own, and we do not offer medical information or advice.