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Navigating Unknown Neurodivergence: An Adult Daughter and Mom's Journey--Sadie & Lynn

Navigating Unknown Neurodivergence: An Adult Daughter and Mom's Journey--Sadie & Lynn

Update: 2025-04-22
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To learn more about the resources and information that Mona Kay has available you can check out her website at: neurodiverselove.com

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During this episode with Sadie and her mom Lynn they share how unknown neurodivergence impacted Sadie's childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, In addition, they address the topics below:

  • Terrible two's.
  • Sensory overload and meltdowns. 
  • Restrictive eating and sensitivities.
  • Not understanding why you are so different as a child.
  • Masking in school and being different at home.
  • Expectations in school were more structured and easier to understand.
  • Overwhelm during high school and changes in social rules.
  • Being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease in high school.
  • Stimming at home and walking in circles helps with nervous system regulation,
  • Having a spiky profile. 
  • When younger, being able to socialize better with adults.
  • Being a perfectionist and the struggle with some things that others do automatically. 
  • Challenges with learning to drive and driving…being “perceived” by other drivers.
  • Masking and then having no spoons after school.
  • Giftedness.  
  • Different ways that children may process and develop language.



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Navigating Unknown Neurodivergence: An Adult Daughter and Mom's Journey--Sadie & Lynn

Navigating Unknown Neurodivergence: An Adult Daughter and Mom's Journey--Sadie & Lynn

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay