Ep. 1: What is Neurodivergence? A Beginner Friendly Guide to Terminology and Understanding

Not everyone’s brain is wired the same way. Some people are neurodivergent which means their brain or neurotype is different from the norm or neurotypical brain. In this episode we will uncover what it means to have a brain that thinks differently. In episode 1 of Minds That Think Differently Amanda will cover 

• ​An introduction to the podcast including what we do and accessibility 
• ​Basic terminology including what neurodivergence is and what neurotypes are
• ​Respectful language to use when talking about neurodivergence like person first versus identity first language 
• ​The medical and social models of disability 
• ​Masking which is hiding your neurodivergent traits to fit in 
• ​Stimming which is any type of repetitive movement done to focus calm down or regulate
• ​Communication differences including non speaking, infodumping and sarcasm
• ​A basic dive into some neurodivergent identities or neurotypes 
• ​Neurodivergent joy and why it’s so important to celebrate neurological diversity 

This episode will give you a better foundation of what neurodivergence is and give you a greater understanding of neurodivergent people so whether you’ve never heard of neurodivergence before, if you’re neurodivergent yourself, know someone who is or just want to learn more this is a great basic introductory episode for you.

Want to learn more about lesser known neurodivergent identities or neurotypes that I didn’t cover in this episode? listen to episode 6

On Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uTRYR9DL4WvQfr4sd9gVY 

On Apple Podcasts 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-6-lesser-known-neurodivergent-identities/id6785985912?i=1000777553744 

Want to learn more about masking? listen to episode 3

On Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/09NCL66UBoNalNrCDNE29x 

On Apple Podcasts 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-3-masking-explained-why-neurodivergent-people-hide/id6785985912?i=1000774877074 

Want to learn more about medical and social models of disability listen to episode 18 

On Spotify 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xK6yMIzlNNrAksP9pnHvH 

On Apple Podcasts 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-18-models-of-disability-medical-social-and-beyond/id6785985912?i=1000796125832 

On my website you can find more ways to listen and more transcripts 

thinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com

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If you aren’t already listening on YouTube my YouTube channel is Minds That Think Differently 

https://youtube.com/@mindsthatthinkdifferently?si=ndwB2UbCUNqO-LpZ 

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