The Language of Neurodiversity - with Pasha Marlowe

Pasha Marlowe, neuroinclusion expert speaks about the evolution of language surrounding neurodiversity and clarifies terms like neuroqueer, disorder, gender, and impaired.In this episode of the Happy Space Podcast, Clare Kumar interviews Pasha Marlowe, a neuroinclusion advocate. The discussion delves into the importance of language in fostering inclusivity in neurodiverse spaces. They explore terms such as 'neurodiverse,' 'neuroqueer' and 'neuro spicy,' and emphasize the significance of personal agency in identity. The conversation also touches on the intersectionality of these terms with disability, gender, and cultural contexts. Pasha highlights the importance of inclusive design and creating spaces where everyone can feel they belong.Pasha Marlowe, MFT (she/they) received her masters in marriage and family therapy in 1996, way back when "Macarena" was the hit song and now you can't get that song out of your head. Since then, she has focused on working as a coach with neurodivergent individuals and couples, specifically those who identify as ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD, or Dyslexic. They especially enjoy working with neurodivergent couples who are looking for help with communication, sex/intimacy, betrayal recovery, RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria), LGBTQIA+ issues, or PTSD. She lives in Portland, Maine with her youngest child, her ex-husband, and two doodles. CHAPTERS4:40 What is Neurodiversity and Neurodivergency?8:12 Why Clare is Neurospicy?12:40 Language surrounding physical and invisible disabilities18:18 Avoiding body trauma in medical system21:21&nbsp; Medical trauma for LGBTQ+ identifying people25:08&nbsp; Kassiane Asasumasu’s work and lack of sources for Neurodivergency27:15 Neurodistinct and new words emerging, neurobelonging and neurological safety34:27 Inclusive design vs. Universal design38:44 Interpreters and accessibility40:52&nbsp; Gatekeeping in Neurodivergent language46:34 &nbsp;Neuroqueering47:57 Sources for further research into Neurodiversity54:15 Organizations realizing they need to be aware of NeurodiversityLINKSNeurobelonging Media KitPasha Marlowe’s WebsiteMy Next Husband Will Be a Lesbian by Pasha MarloweNeuroqueering PodcastBook a Call with PashaBrené Brown Quote SourceEp. 34 - Lisa Whited - Redesigning Work for People and the PlanetEp. 46 - Ludmila Praslova - Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity at Work<a...