Not Neurotypical

I've missed you and I've missed sharing my journey. I am so excited to be back!Follow me on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotyopical

On episode 38 I update listeners on how getting back into the workforce has been going for me. We also discuss elopement (fight or flight/stress response), needed coping skills and asking for school/work accommodations. FOLLOW ME: Instagram: @laurazdan Facebook: www.facebook.com/Iamlaurazdan Twitter: @laurazdan Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/laurazdan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

On episode 37 I get real with you... let's discuss "the turbulence" and why my life seems to be at a crossroad right now. Link to NY Post Article mentioned in this episode: https://nypost.com/2021/07/30/i-didnt-find-out-i-was-autistic-until-i-was-an-adult-at-35/ FOLLOW ME: Instagram: @laurazdan Facebook: www.facebook.com/Iamlaurazdan Twitter: @laurazdan Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/laurazdan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

On episode 36 I break down my challenges of processing the realization I was autistic, struggles I had within the autism community and as an advocate, and what I'm doing to break free from harsh realities of people-pleasing. FOLLOW ME: Instagram: @laurazdan Facebook: www.facebook.com/Iamlaurazdan Twitter: @laurazdan Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/laurazdan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

In episode 35 I discuss taking the ACE score test (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and separating past trauma from my neurotype... and other ramblings. FOLLOW ME: Instagram and Twitter @LauraZdan https://www.facebook.com/iamlaurazdan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

The past few months have been rough! In this episode I give you some updates about me as well updating you on what's been going on in my world, lately. I missed you!

I’ve been working on my mindset lately and I’ve learned that ONLY focusing on the bad that could happen tends to also close me off to accepting the good that may come my way, which is the good that I deserve. It’s the good things I’ve been working toward. What’s the point of working so hard for our growth if we’re closed off to the good things? Tune in to hear more about mindset, connection to self, and how being aware of our mindset also helps us connect better to who we are on episode 33. TO LEARN MORE OR TO JOIN THE CONNECT⚡ WAITLIST CLICK HERE: https://www.laurazdan.com/connect --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

CONNECT⚡is the first neurodiversity based healing membership for neurodivergent adults. For a limited time, it will be released to a limited amount of founding members for only $19.99 a month. Enrollment is closing soon! ➡️ JOIN NOW HERE: https://connect.laurazdan.com/landing-page If you are sick of being stuck in the same patterns and you’re ready to prioritize YOURSELF in 2021, THEN CONNECT⚡ IS FOR YOU! If you are ready to dig deeper, ready to ask for help and find support, and ready to find the healing, growth, and a deeper connection with YOUR community then CONNECT⚡IS FOR YOU! ⚡️COACHING TOPICS WE WILL COVER: Understanding the impact of different neurotypes. Self-Acceptance Self-Care & Personal Care Emotion Regulation Journaling Being Intentional Executive Functioning Time Management/Time Blindness Coping Skills Getting Organized Planning & Prioritizing YOU Impulse Control Finding Your Voice/ Gaining Confidence Building Support Systems Fostering Healthy Relationships Self-Advocacy Healthy Boundaries Ableism/Internalized Ableism Unlearning Healing Improving Community/Community Outreach School/Work/Life Balance And so much more… YOU WILL LEARN: Self Acceptance: You’ll learn how to accept your differences and how to define your identity. Most of all, you’ll define what success means TO YOU and on your own terms. Living Your Passion: You’ll learn how to define your goals implement structure to enhance your future, determine your priorities, and how to start working toward what you’re truly passionate about. Self & Environment Management: You’ll learn how to structure your environment and plan your time in a way that makes sense for how your brain works. You’ll also learn how to follow through with your goals and gain support and accountability from your small-group and the CONNECT community! JOIN HERE! https://connect.laurazdan.com/landing-page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

Autistic burnout is 'the intense physical, mental or emotional exhaustion, often accompanied by a loss of skills, that some adults with autism experience.' I hit a massive burnout session and found myself in distress. I share more about what I did to help myself and my mental health out of this distressing situation. ++UPDATES++ TAKE THE SURVEY EXPLORING SUPPORTS NEEDED FOR ND ADULTS HERE: https://www.laurazdan.com/community-based-support-survey (Please share if you can!) ++FOLLOW ME++ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laura.zdan JOIN THE Autisticly SQUAD (FREE!)- AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://members.autistic.ly/sign-up YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

In true ADHD fashion, (October was ADHD awareness month) the first podcast of November 2020 I'm bringing you my dear friend and ADHD Coach, Kristen Carder! We talk about her successes and what supports and help it took to get her there, handling shame related to success and self-investment, the 50/50 theory, as well as other awesome tips! Check out Kristen's Website and learn more about the Focused Membership Here: https://ihaveadhd.com/ Follow Kristen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/ ++UPDATES++ TAKE THE SURVEY EXPLORING SUPPORTS NEEDED FOR ND ADULTS HERE: https://www.laurazdan.com/community-based-support-survey (Please share if you can!) ++FOLLOW ME++ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laura.zdan JOIN THE Autisticly SQUAD (FREE!)- AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://members.autistic.ly/sign-up YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

Daniel M. Jones aka @TheAspieWorld is a Youtuber and one of the biggest autism advocates out there and he just happens to be my good friend! What I love about him the most is his ability to bring together autistic adults and parents of autistic kids which is something that is not always easy to do. Hear about Dan's current and past support needs and how they've changed and also learn about his new membership for the autism community THAT YOU HEAR ALL ABOUT HERE FIRST! Only 200 spots for the first round and as of when we recorded over 20 were already gone! Join his new monthly membership HERE: https://www.levelupautism.net/register The Aspie World on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/theaspieworld The Aspie World on Youtube: https://www.YouTube.com/theaspieworld ++UPDATES++ TAKE THE SURVEY HERE: https://www.laurazdan.com/community-based-support-survey (Please share if you can!) ++FOLLOW ME++ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laura.zdan JOIN THE Autisticly SQUAD (FREE!)- AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://members.autistic.ly/sign-up YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

On episode 29 we discuss connection and what that means. Why is this not studied more as it relates to the support of autistic adults? Why is support of adults an afterthought in many current studies? The connectivity theory of autism is discussed as well as the idea of doing a survey of our own. TAKE THE SURVEY HERE: https://www.laurazdan.com/community-based-support-survey (Please share if you can!) Studies mentioned: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19235882/ & https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18403396/ ++FOLLOW ME++ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laura.zdan JOIN THE Autisticly SQUAD (FREE!)- AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://members.autistic.ly/sign-up YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

Episode 27 is all about getting organized and clutter-free with neurodivergent adults and neurodiverse families in mind! It's a lot of info in a short amount of time so I created a free resource for visual learners to follow along and also a FREE 30-day de-clutter guide! For the free resource to help follow along go here: https://www.laurazdan.com/podcast/episode-27 ++FOLLOW ME++ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laura.zdan JOIN THE Autisticly SQUAD (FREE!)- AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://members.autistic.ly/sign-up YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical ++UPDATES++ Check out Autisticly on Medium: https://www.medium.com/autisticly Unlearning Neurotypical resumed October 1, 2020! Join here: https://www.patreon.com/unlearningneurotypical Learn more about UNLEARNING Neurotypical here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/42216361 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

The 'Refrigerator Mother Theory' was a concept in the 1950s that proposed autism was caused by a lack of maternal warmth. This concept was debunked by the 1960s and 1970s but how far have we really come from this idea? Read Leo Kanner's "Auistic Disturbances of Autistic Contact" (the original observations of autism in children) here: http://simonsfoundation.s3.amazonaws.com/share/071207-leo-kanner-autistic-affective-contact.pdf ++UPDATES++ Check out Autisticly on Medium: https://www.medium.com/autisticly Unlearning Neurotypical resumed October 1, 2020! Join here: https://www.patreon.com/unlearningneurotypical Learn more about UNLEARNING Neurotypical here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/42216361 ++RESOURCES++ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/autisticlymag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/autisticlymag JOIN THE Autisticly SQUAD (FREE!)- AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://members.autistic.ly/sign-up YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

On episode 25 I continue from last week and we dive into "unwritten social rules" that seem to escape so many neurodivergent folks and also I share about why I am now off of social media. Comment about unwritten social rules that may have escaped you in the Autisticly Squad! https://members.autistic.ly/sign-up ++UPDATES++ NEW COACHING SPOTS HAVE OPENED. Learn more here: www.laurazdan.com/coaching Check out Autisticly on Medium: https://www.medium.com/autisticly Unlearning Neurotypical resumes October 1, 2020! Join here: https://www.patreon.com/unlearningneurotypical Learn more about UNLEARNING Neurotypical here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/38676090 ++RESOURCES++ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/autisticlymag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/autisticlymag JOIN THE Autisticly SQUAD (FREE!)- AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://members.autistic.ly/sign-up YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

When you're neurodivergent, it can often feel like everyone is communicating on a completely different wavelength than you. On Episode 24, I talk about how important it is to learn and accept the different communication styles of the neurodivergent people we love and what can often be missed. This is a great episode for parents of neurodivergent kids as I share a lot of my own experiences as a kid and as a parent. ++UPDATES++ Website is back up and running: https://www.laurazdan.com Check out Autisticly on Medium: https://www.medium.com/autisticly ++SUPPORT ME++ Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unlearningneurotypical Learn more about UNLEARNING Neurotypical here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/38676090 ++RESOURCES++ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/autisticlymag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/autisticlymag JOIN THE Autisticly SQUAD (FREE!)- AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://members.autistic.ly/sign-up YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

What can I say that I haven't already? I'M STRUGGLING... and I am neurodivergent/Autsitic/ADHD/What have you. I am all over the place! I am... ME! And that's okay. Let's talk about all of that and more.

Adults everywhere are realizing they are neurodivergent or on the spectrum at alarming rates! The Not Neurotypical Podcast follows the journey of me, Laura Zdan, on my own realization from the very beginning and in real-time! Subscribe today to get the latest episodes and updates! SUPPORT ME BY BECOMING AN UNLEARNER ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/unlearningneurotypical ++SUPPORT ME++ VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONTACT OR CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

(updated) I am beginning to see that the more I've learned, the more I need to UNLEARN. Society has shaped this whole world into a compliance machine and yet SO MANY of us don't fit into that box, and as I've said so many times, THERE ARE NO RULES! Learn more about UNLEARNING Neurotypical here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/38676090 --Learn more about the Tiimo app here: https://www.tiimoapp.com/ BECOME AN UNLEARNER ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/unlearningneurotypical ++SUPPORT ME++ VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONTACT OR CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/support

SEASON 3 of Not Neurotypical is about more learning but This past year has been a wild ride! While unmasking, I realized there was a name for things I had been feeling since some of my earliest memories: NONBINARY. Hear more about my gender identity journey in episode 1 of season 3 (Episode XXI) of the Not Neurotypical Podcast! --Learn more about the Tiimo app here: https://www.tiimoapp.com/ ++ This is a video podcast! View here: https://youtu.be/akuXm9AY7vM ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

Can we just scrap 2020 and start all over again?? I am just disillusioned with everything and everyone... so let's talk about THAT. Learn more about the tiimo app here: https://www.tiimoapp.com/ ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

The past few weeks I've been researching into PTSD and other things that seem to affect Neurodivergent adults on a grand scale and in turn, I've been learning A WHOLE LOT about myself. A few things I've thought were just "my personality"? Well, they were actually (GASP) TRAUMA RESPONSES. Neurodivergent adults are no stranger to trauma response because most of us have been met with A LOT of trauma for, well, our whole lives. The first step is knowing. Let's talk about it.

WE ARE IN A DEFINING MOMENT IN HISTORY right now. Everything has changed in a matter of weeks and it is A LOT to process! On episode 18 I discuss coronavirus (briefly, don't worry, that is not the main discussion here) and how we're all dealing with this situation differently, I talk about meltdowns and burnout, easy traps we often fall into within (self) advocacy and processing a new diagnosis, and more of my info-dumping rants! Those who join my Patreon will get to dive deeper into the content and enjoy an extended discussion about meltdowns and burnout only available on THE SECRET PODCAST tier! (only available to members of the secret podcast tier) ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan

On episode 17, I go a bit deeper into the reality and complexities of unmasking. I question if it really is harmful, or bad for us, or is it an unrealistic expectation that puts unnecessary pressure on us?. I also weigh the risks and benefits while discussing why some parts of the late diagnosis journey (and maybe even goals of neurodiversity) may be unrealistic for most of us. -----> Plus info on my new Patreon account! ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

On episode 16 (I mistakenly thought it was episode 17, woops!) I share about the past rollercoaster week that started with a disaster from hell and has now ended with more clarity than I feel like I've ever had. I question if masking is all bad, discuss emotional regulation and how dysregulation sabotages way too much of my life, relationships, and the fine line between autistic acceptance and making excuses for myself. ****WATCH THE TED TALK mentioned in this podcast of Dr. Joanne Disalvo HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh5VhaicC6g&feature=youtu.be ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

On episode 15, I share feedback I got from a psychologist regarding a past episode, I discuss cancel culture and why it hurts the adult autistic community/neurodiversity, discuss infighting within the community and more! This episode is quite literally a thought stream of consciousness... so, enjoy my ramblings! ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

NT/ND relationships are not always easy, but they don’t have to be so hard! I invited my husband, Dylan, to join me and help me share our journey from both perspectives on The Not Neurotypical Podcast. We share the challenges we faced during my late diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, how we both needed different supports and we even answer questions from The Not Neurotypical Squad! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQKiGllFIug *******JOIN The Not Neurotypical Squad****** A safe & private community where neurodivergent adults to connect, give and find support, share, grow, and learn TOGETHER in a safe, understanding and accepting space without the distractions of social media and unwanted ads. Your Squad focuses on providing a space unlike any other with high-quality content, local and virtual support and top-notch resources. Learn More: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad Join Now: https://thesquad.mn.co/sign_up ::::::CONNECT WITH ME:::::: -- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ -- Follow on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ -- Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast Interested in collaborating with me? Want to reach out? E-mail me at hello@laurazdan.com :::::::::ARE YOU ON THE SPECTRUM OR SUSPECT YOU MIGHT BE?:::::::::::: ----- FREE RESOURCES for adults: https://www.laurazdan.com ----- Learn about adult ASD and the atypical traits that can lead to being “missed” as a child on the spectrum: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

I invited Delaney Cline, an employment consultant for disabled individuals, on the podcast to discuss common employment challenges facing ND/disabled adults. We share our own challenges, she shares her story, discuss tips and tricks for self-advocacy in the workplace, interview tips, and I even got to ask specific questions from my followers and members of The Not Neurotypical Squad! Watch this video podcast HERE: https://youtu.be/hNUvD4biKYs ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

The Not Neurotypical Squad is a community for neurodivergent adults to connect, give and find support, share, grow, and learn TOGETHER in a safe, understanding and accepting space without the distractions of social media and unwanted ads. Your Squad focuses on providing a space unlike any other with high-quality content, local and virtual support and top-notch resources. Learn More: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad Join Now: https://thesquad.mn.co/sign_up Check out the new website with resources for neurodivergent adults: https://www.laurazdan.com/ ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

You probably already know about my autism evaluation, but what about all of the people who feel it IN THEIR BONES that they are autistic and their first evaluation goes wrong? I invited Carrie L. Johnson (host of the "Yeah, I Went There." Podcast) to discuss her adult autism evaluation and share more about her story. WATCH THE VIDEO PODCAST OF THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/FmB0BtYyV18 ::::::::::Connect with Carrie::::::::::: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcyubRxXgn-1WjDTD3JmpA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrieljp Yeah, I went there (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yeah-i-went-there/id1490190230 Website: https://www.carrieljohnson.com ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

You've made it to season 2 with me! Season 1 was all about the realization and process of my late diagnosis. Now, starting my next season (season 2), I am learning how to find my voice and growing within this new world I've thrown myself into. Lots of fun to come on Season 2! I'm so happy you're joining me :) ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

Adding on to Episode IX we're discussing #actuallyunmasking and everything you need to know before taking the mask off! ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

Neurodivergent adults need more support and one of the areas especially is unmasking, which I see as a major form of self-care. Watch and listen to learn more about what masking is, how to unmask, and most of all, how masking hurts the neurodiversity movement. #actuallyunmasking #actuallyautistic ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

On Episode 8 I share about how I came out of the Autistic Closet to my friends and family. I am finally proud to be publicly autistic... Most of all I am finally sharing a POSITIVE podcast with no negative struggles (well, maybe some). Join me as I share about how I am finally myself while enjoying throwing the mask away. #actuallyautistic #autisticvoices #neurodiversity #adhd #adhdawarenessmonth #latediagnosis ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

EVERYONE needs to hear this episode and NO ONE IS SAFE! On this episode we talk about ableism, neurodiversity and what it really means, autism, autistic adults and how we embrace each other, functioning labels, support levels and I even sprinkle in a little bit about autism moms (don't forget, I am one!)... This episode gets a little SPICY, but as always, it's just me being real... #actuallyautistic #autisticvoices #neurodiversity #adhd #adhdawarenessmonth #latediagnosis ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

I have been noticing some odd things lately... it's funny how much perception affects SO MUCH about our daily lives. We discuss that and more in Episode VI AS WELL AS A SUPER FUN ANNOUNCEMENT! #actuallyautistic #autisticvoices #neurodiversity #adhd #adhdawarenessmonth #latediagnosis ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

Do you ever feel crushed by the pressure to be or act a certain way in certain situations? If so, this episode is for you! Since I have ADHD + ASD I've always felt like I crumble under pressure and I talk all about how I'm working on setting healthy boundaries and accepting myself for who I really am/what I really need... no pressure added! I also discuss more about ADHD Awareness Month 2019! #actuallyautistic #autisticvoices #neurodiversity #adhd #adhdawarenessmonth #latediagnosis ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

Episode 4 is all about processing the diagnosis and dealing with some struggles that I've personally faced with a late diagnosis of ASD on top of my childhood ADHD diagnosis. I share the barriers I've been facing, including responsibilities and interpersonal struggles with sharing my new diagnosis with people around me. #actuallyautistic #autisticvoices #neurodiversity ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

In Episode 3 I share the traits that resonated with me when I questioned if I could be autistic. These are the lesser-known (atypical) traits of autism that you don't hear about very often and they helped me accept myself and seek a diagnosis. **Autism is a S P E C T R U M and everyone presents differently typically present differently.** ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

Episode 2 is a continuation of Episode 1 all about the events that lead up to and sharing more about my adult autism evaluation. ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message

In EPISODE 1 I share my raw and confusing journey including the REAL-TIME and natural reaction to finding out that even though I'm an entrepreneur and mom of 3, I may be autistic. ADVANCING NEURODIVERSITY IS MY PASSION ++SUPPORT ME++ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/laurazdan VENMO: @LauraZdan PAYPAL: paypal.me/laurazdan CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$laurazdan ++CONNECT WITH ME++ WEBSITE: https://www.laurazdan.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/LauraZdan/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/laurazdan/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalpodcast ++COLLABORATE OR GIVE FEEDBACK++ E-MAIL: hello@laurazdan.com ++RESOURCES++ JOIN THE NOT NEUROTYPICAL SQUAD - AN ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS: https://www.laurazdan.com/join-the-squad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/notneurotypical LATE DIAGNOSIS ROADMAP: https://www.laurazdan.com/latediagnosisroadmap LEARN ABOUT ADULT ASD: https://www.laurazdan.com/adult-asd-traits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notneurotypicalpodcast/message