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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 23 MIN

Hot Topic: CBD Experiments On Autistic Children

from The Neurodivergent Experience

🔥In this week's Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott unpack a recent study testing CBD (cannabidiol) on autistic boys aged between 7 and 14 in the USA. Is this breakthrough research, or just another way of sedating neurodivergent children to make them easier to manage? You can read the article here: https://neurosciencenews.com/cbd-asd-psychopharmacology-29315/🎙️ With wit, passion, and deep lived experience, the hosts dive into:The science behind CBD, what it does and their own experiences using CBD as neurodivergent adultsWhy targeting only "severely autistic boys" is problematicThe dangers of reducing neurodivergent behavior to something that needs to be fixedWhy understanding the "why" behind behavior matters more than masking or muting it🔥 If you've ever questioned the ethics of autism research or want a more compassionate take on supporting autistic children, this episode is a must-listen.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodesOur Sponsors:🧘‍♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy→ https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 RTN Mental Health Solutions – Autism & ADHD Assessments (UK)→ Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.🔗 Stay ConnectedInstagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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