S1 E6 - Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist Amaris Avellan Part1

Recorded 06-06-20 We had so much fun talking with our friend, Amaris, that we had to make this one a two-parter! On part one, we discuss Amaris's late ADHD/autism/non-verbal learning disorder  diagnosis, life as a neuro-psych grad student pursuing a Ph.D., her time  in the Navy, family, relationships, and what it was like being an ABA therapist while discovering her own autism diagnosis. We also go into the pressures of being gifted at a young young age and how  that affected her life and academic career. Amaris also shares some compelling and personal stories about what it’s like to be black and  autistic. And some very exciting things that she has planned for the  future! Amaris is a Psychological Assistant at Total Spectrum Counseling and a grad  student at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant  International University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical  Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology. In her time with  the university, her clinical interests have gravitated towards serving  communities of color, exploring the connection between the brain and  behavior, and autism spectrum disorders in pediatric and adult minority  populations.