Feeling Judged With Neurodiversity

Truth About Dyslexia & ADHD - Help For Adults

In this podcast episode, Stephen Martin and Andre Kenney discuss the challenges of being judged as neurodiverse individuals. They share personal stories and insights on how judgment affects their lives. They emphasize the importance of self-acceptance and finding tools to calm the mind in order to overcome judgment. They also discuss the changing attitudes towards neurodiversity and the need for neurodiverse leaders to be role models. The episode concludes with the reminder to not judge oneself and to recognize the strengths and tenacity of neurodiverse individuals.

Takeaways

• Neurodiverse individuals often feel separate from the world and judged by others.
• Self-judgment is often more detrimental than external judgment.
• Finding tools to calm the mind, such as meditation and breathing exercises, can help in dealing with judgment.
• Neurodiverse leaders should be role models and openly discuss their neurodiversity.
• Changing the stories we tell ourselves can change our emotional reactions to judgment.
• Recognize and appreciate the strengths and tenacity of neurodiverse individuals.

Keywords

neurodiversity, judgment, challenges, self-acceptance, tools, calm the mind, neurodiverse leaders, role models, strengths, tenacity, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.

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