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Neurodiversity

New to neurodiversity? What is it? What does it mean? 

Is this new word a part of your story and you aren’t sure what that means yet or where to get support?

Are you wondering if neurodiversity impacts you, your marriage or your family?

What is neurodiversity?

Very simply, from the Cleveland Clinic, “The term “neurodivergent” describes people whose brain differences affect how their brain works. That means they have different strengths and challenges from people whose brains don’t have those differences... Neurodivergent isn’t a medical term. Instead, it’s a way to describe people using words other than “normal” and “abnormal.” That’s important because there’s no single definition of “normal” for how the human brain works.”

Neurodivergence includes Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, sensory issues and other challenges, many listed below on this chart.

Do you see yourself, your kids, or your spouse on this chart?

Neurodiversity can have a major impact on life, work and family. You probably have questions and might want more support for your journey.

Check out these resources as a starting point:

Embrace Autism/ADHD TESTS – these can be used as starting points for diagnosis.

*The test results are NOT a diagnosis. But the results are information to help you see how your brain works, what challenges you might face and how that could be impacting your life, work and relationships. Save those results and bring them to your coaching session.

Resources:

Group Coaching – access to a full list of different classes offered by a variety of trained autism/adhd coaches

Dr. Stephanie C Holmes – podcast and youtube – all topics of neurodiverse family, marriage, parenting, resources, women on the spectrum and more

The Journey of a Neurodiverse Family – my story of parenting neurodiversity in my family

Podcast: Family, Autism and the Mission Field

When Neurodiversity Collides with Ministry and Missions

Robin Tate – neurodiverse couples coach

Tips on Executive Functioning with Robin Tate

Dr. Tony Attwood – books and youtube

ADDitude Magazine  

SHARE Education Services – for families serving overseas

Embracing the Autism Spectrum by Dr. Stephanie C Holmes

Our Neuro Fam – resources for families on the spectrum

Marriage and Autism:

3 Signs Your Spouse May Be on the Spectrum – Focus on the Family

Jodi Carlton – Autism and relationships

The Autism Effect on Marriage – the impact of chronic stress on marriage

Uniquly Usbook and videos for learning more about your ND couple dynamic

Understanding the Complexities of Abuse in ND Marriage by Iris Knapp

Understanding the Complexities of Autism on Relationships by Dr. Stephanie Holmes

Leslie Vernick Conquer and book – for wives

When Loving Him is Hurting You by Dr. David Hawkins

Coaching:

1-1 Coaching – I often work with women who are currently navigating a neurodiverse relationship. It can be so comforting and helpful to talk to someone who knows and to talk through, learn and understand more about neurodiversity and how it might be impacting you, your family or your marriage.

In coaching, we can talk about your specific neurodiverse spectrum challenges and the unique impact it’s had on you.

The added layers of overseas life or full-time ministry create a very different set of circumstances for neurodiverse families.

Please connect with me about your unique situation – even the really complicated things

Courses and Continued Learning:

Newly Diagnosed

Neurodiversity and Global Work

Autism and Neurobiology

Autism and Families

Autism Basics

Autism Education for Professionals and Helpers

Enemy Mode – high conflict in neurodiverse relationships with content from Dr. James Wilder and Neurodiverse Christian Marriage

The resources listed above are just a starting point for your discovery of neurodiversity.

There’s a lot to learn, a lot to discover and often, a lot to unpack after years of struggling and not knowing why.

This is where coaching can be so valuable.

Connect today to schedule your first session!

One Comment

  1. Sheri Dugan says:

    There are some amazing resources here! Thank you so much!

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