37: Neuro-affirming Care for AuDHD Individuals

SHOW SUMMARY: Join us as we explore the importance of neuro-affirming care with Rachel Feldman, a licensed clinical social worker and neuro-affirming psychotherapist specializing in supporting autistic, ADHD, and PDA individuals. Discover practical guidance on understanding neurodiversity, navigating diagnoses, and fostering acceptance and self-advocacy from early childhood through adulthood. In this episode: Rachel shares her personal journey of discovering her own neurodivergent identity and how it shaped her work The key differences between neuro-affirming and non-neuro-affirming therapy practices How to recognize and advocate for the unique needs of neurodiverse individuals Strategies for supporting children and teens in understanding and embracing their traits The vital importance of parents doing their own emotional regulation work for better family outcomes Common pitfalls in diagnosing autism and ADHD, including cultural biases and misinterpretations How overlapping neurodivergent conditions can be overlooked and why comprehensive assessment matters SHOW NOTES: Make sure to follow us on social media (Instagram) @ADHDMomDocs, you can send us a DM with a question or suggestions for future episodes! Or send us an email at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! Join our ADHD Sleuths 2.0 Membership community and get even more time with Dr Bauer and Dr Dilts! Get extra podcast episodes, ask the doctor episodes, participate in our exclusive book club with audio companions and extra expert recorded episodes with guests from medicine, psychology, coaching, education and more! We have a private group in the Band app so you can interact with other members. Learn more here: https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/Podcasts Sign up for $15/month and cancel anytime Connect with our guest, Rachel Feldman and explore her website: https://www.rachelfeldmanlcsw.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachelfeldmanlcsw Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rachelfeldmanlcsw YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rachelfeldmanlcsw Rachel's resources she recommended throughout our episode: Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else by Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland & Jamell White * https://amzn.to/4vj8LrW Unmasking Autism by Devon Price* https://amzn.to/3PWT8Gk Dr Megan Anna Neff: https://neurodivergentinsights.com Liz Angoff’s Explaining Brains Workbook: https://explainingbrains.com *Amazon Affiliate Link Note: This episode emphasizes the importance of affirming neurodiversity, understanding individual traits, and supporting emotional well-being—cornerstones of neuroaffirming care.