Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults Thrive: Cam Sherman’s Approach

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Turn Your Life Around Podcast with your host, Sarah Coates, aka “The One80 Lady.” Today, we’re joined by Cam Sherman, MA, ACMHC, Executive Director and Founding Partner of NeuroDev Raleigh, a mentoring program designed to help neurodivergent young adults develop independence, social skills, and life skills.Cam shares his fascination with human potential, his journey from psychology student to clinical counselor, and the importance of mentorship in helping young adults thrive. We discuss how neurodevelopmental mentoring fills the gap left by traditional therapy and education, providing hands-on experiences to help young adults succeed in the real world.If you’re a parent, educator, or young adult struggling with ADHD, autism, or neurodivergence, this episode is packed with valuable insights, practical advice, and hope.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Cam Sherman00:02:30 - Cam’s journey: From psychology to mentoring and counseling00:07:00 - What is NeuroDev? A new approach to neurodivergence00:12:00 - The power of mentorship: Why real-world experience matters00:18:00 - Understanding neurodivergence: Autism, ADHD, OCD, and more00:25:00 - How life experiences help rewire the brain00:30:00 - Advice for parents raising neurodivergent young adults00:35:00 - How to connect with NeuroDev RaleighDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more enlightening conversations!Follow Us:Website: www.one-eightycounseling.comPodcast Website: www.theturnyourlifearoundpodcast.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcastFollow the Guest:Website: www.neurodevmentoring.comPodcast: Autism & Neurodiversity with Jason and Debbie#Neurodiversity #ADHDAwareness #AutismSupport #Neurodevelopment #YoungAdultMentoring #LifeSkills #TurnYourLifeAroundPodcast #SarahCoates #TheOne80Lady