Discussing Neurodiversity with Rosi Sexton

With growing awareness and diagnosis rates, neurodiversity is becoming a very talked about topic and coming up more and more in healthcare conversations. How could we better support those with neurodiversity? Should you ask someone if they have the diagnosis? Will criteria be changing over time?On this episode Ben is joined by Rosi Sexton, Osteopath,Podcast Host, Former MMA athlete and Neurodiversity advocate. Where they discuss:(00:00:00) – Rosi’s Journey With Neurodiversity(00:06:50) – Diagnosis Of Neurodiversity In Females(00:09:15) – Future Of Neurodiversity Diagnostic Criteria(00:10:55) – Is Anyone Neurotypical?(00:14:25) – Will What We Define As Neurodiverse Change WithTime?(00:16:30) – When Neurodiversity Doesn’t Fit Into A System(00:33:06) – How Can We Help Those With Neurodiversity?(00:41:00) – Different Communication Responses In Neurodiversity (00:49:05) – Should We Routinely Ask Patients If They AreNeurodiverse?(00:54:00) – How A Clinical Environment Can Support ThoseWith Neurodiversity(01:01:55) – Neurodiversity & Hypermobility(01:10:00) – Different Neurodiversity Communication Styles(01:21:30) – Next Steps For Supporting Neurodiversity(01:31:00) – Rosi’s Hardest Conversation You can find Rosi on Instagram @rosisexton & LinkedIn, her clinic is Olton Health & Performance.Her podcast is “Everyday Athlete” available wherever you getpodcasts. And keep an eye out for Neuroflect coming out later this year.You can find Ben across social media @BWhybrowPhysio