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Rainbow Reads Book Club: A Deep Dive into 'Young, Autistic and ADHD' with the author Sarah Boon
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Exploring Neurodivergence and Self-Discovery with Author Sarah Boon
In this episode of Neuro Rainbow Cast, host Autisticly Aar is joined by Sarah Boon for a second enlightening discussion. Sarah, an author on autism and ADHD, shares her journey of late diagnoses and the personal growth that followed. Initially diagnosed as dyslexic, she later discovered she was also autistic and had ADHD. Sarah emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting neurodivergence. She talks about her book 'Young Autistic and ADHD,' which aims to guide and support young people navigating their diagnoses. The conversation covers topics such as self-diagnosis, mental health, social interactions, and the challenges of adulthood for neurodivergent individuals. Sarah also shares practical tips for managing daily life and stresses the significance of self-acceptance. Their discussion is a valuable resource for those seeking insight into the lived experiences of autistic and ADHD individuals.
00:00 Welcome Back, Sarah Boon!
00:28 Sarah's Journey with Autism and ADHD
02:55 The Importance of Self-Diagnosis
04:12 Personal Growth and Self-Acceptance
06:08 Practical Tips for Neurodivergent Life
07:19 Understanding Stimming and Social Challenges
08:47 Discovering Autism and ADHD
13:13 Writing the Book: Young Autistic and ADHD
27:54 Reflecting on Teenage Years and Early Adulthood
31:06 Realizing Neurodivergence
31:58 Writing the Book: Key Themes and Chapters
33:34 Exploring Executive Functioning
34:42 Navigating Young Adulthood
35:07 Relationships and Social Interactions
35:25 Emotional Well-being and Mental Health
37:10 Identity and Acceptance
42:21 Challenges in Academia and Research
48:10 The Role of Technology in Overcoming Challenges
51:41 Becoming a Published Author
53:36 Feedback and Future Plans
56:53 Historical Misdiagnoses and Family Ancestry
58:35 Promoting the Book and Final Thoughts
- Where you can buy Sarah's book: https://tr.ee/Iq6REy-s_V
- How to order direct from publisher: https://uk.jkp.com/products/young-autistic-and-adhd
- Sarah's Blog: https://autisticallysarah.com/
- Sarah's Social media: @saraheboon on all platforms.
Follow on social media: @neurorainbowproject
Email: neurorainbow@neurorainbowproject.com
Find out more: https://neurorainbowproject.com/
Support the podcast" https://ko-fi.com/neurorainbowproject
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54 episoade
Manage episode 429531693 series 2851319
Exploring Neurodivergence and Self-Discovery with Author Sarah Boon
In this episode of Neuro Rainbow Cast, host Autisticly Aar is joined by Sarah Boon for a second enlightening discussion. Sarah, an author on autism and ADHD, shares her journey of late diagnoses and the personal growth that followed. Initially diagnosed as dyslexic, she later discovered she was also autistic and had ADHD. Sarah emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting neurodivergence. She talks about her book 'Young Autistic and ADHD,' which aims to guide and support young people navigating their diagnoses. The conversation covers topics such as self-diagnosis, mental health, social interactions, and the challenges of adulthood for neurodivergent individuals. Sarah also shares practical tips for managing daily life and stresses the significance of self-acceptance. Their discussion is a valuable resource for those seeking insight into the lived experiences of autistic and ADHD individuals.
00:00 Welcome Back, Sarah Boon!
00:28 Sarah's Journey with Autism and ADHD
02:55 The Importance of Self-Diagnosis
04:12 Personal Growth and Self-Acceptance
06:08 Practical Tips for Neurodivergent Life
07:19 Understanding Stimming and Social Challenges
08:47 Discovering Autism and ADHD
13:13 Writing the Book: Young Autistic and ADHD
27:54 Reflecting on Teenage Years and Early Adulthood
31:06 Realizing Neurodivergence
31:58 Writing the Book: Key Themes and Chapters
33:34 Exploring Executive Functioning
34:42 Navigating Young Adulthood
35:07 Relationships and Social Interactions
35:25 Emotional Well-being and Mental Health
37:10 Identity and Acceptance
42:21 Challenges in Academia and Research
48:10 The Role of Technology in Overcoming Challenges
51:41 Becoming a Published Author
53:36 Feedback and Future Plans
56:53 Historical Misdiagnoses and Family Ancestry
58:35 Promoting the Book and Final Thoughts
- Where you can buy Sarah's book: https://tr.ee/Iq6REy-s_V
- How to order direct from publisher: https://uk.jkp.com/products/young-autistic-and-adhd
- Sarah's Blog: https://autisticallysarah.com/
- Sarah's Social media: @saraheboon on all platforms.
Follow on social media: @neurorainbowproject
Email: neurorainbow@neurorainbowproject.com
Find out more: https://neurorainbowproject.com/
Support the podcast" https://ko-fi.com/neurorainbowproject
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54 episoade
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