It Must Be a Conversation with Dr. Kimberly Douglass

A conversation about decolonizing neurodivergence and self-acceptance

Episode 11 of the I Must Be BUG'N podcast, hosted by Sheldon Gay, titled "It Must Be a Conversation with Dr. Kimberly Douglass" was published on February 5, 2024 and runs 71 minutes.

February 5, 2024 ·71m · I Must Be BUG'N

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Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to suscribe, SHARE and leave a review if you're enjoying the podcast.In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kimberly Douglass, a coach and consultant to neurodivergent adults who also identifies as AuDHD. Dr. Douglass delves into the concept of decolonizing neurodivergence. We talk about how refusing homework for her son helps her push back against the systems that seek to determine our societal outcomes. She shares why genuine curiosity, grace, and connection in supporting neurodivergent individuals is critical. I also learned about how she helps neurodivergent people, especially creatives, unlock their potential and make progress where they've felt stuck. At the core of this discussion is emphasizing the importance of seeing individuals as whole persons and creating space for self-discovery and acceptance.Key Topics:Decolonizing neurodivergence is about challenging the ideas that seek to forget the individual and see us only as commoditiesCurrent diagnostic criteria and support systems are often based on research conducted on white boys, which leads to a lack of understanding and support for individuals from marginalized communities.Making sure your message reaches the people who need to hear it, and that won't include everyone.How Black and marginalized individuals often face stereotypes and surveillance, which can overshadow our needs and lead to misinterpretation of our behavior.Creating space for self-discovery and acceptance and how that's key to neurodivergent healing and thriving.Connect with Dr. Douglass:[email protected] Links:Community for Black Gifted Adults - Our Wild MindsBloomers Gifted and 2E Facebook GroupUmbrella US - Non-profit focused on neurodivergent advocacyNeurodivergent Sanctuary Facebook GroupSubmit your Questions or Misunderstood InsightsIntro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "It Couldn't Be" from the album Nevermore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside)

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kimberly Douglass, a coach and consultant to neurodivergent adults who also identifies as AuDHD. Dr. Douglass delves into the concept of decolonizing neurodivergence. We talk about how refusing homework for her son helps her push back against the systems that seek to determine our societal outcomes. She shares why genuine curiosity, grace, and connection in supporting neurodivergent individuals is critical. I also learned about how she helps neurodivergent people, especially creatives, unlock their potential and make progress where they've felt stuck. At the core of this discussion is emphasizing the importance of seeing individuals as whole persons and creating space for self-discovery and acceptance.

Key Topics:

Decolonizing neurodivergence is about challenging the ideas that seek to forget the individual and see us only as commodities
Current diagnostic criteria and support systems are often based on research conducted on white boys, which leads to a lack of understanding and support for individuals from marginalized communities.
Making sure your message reaches the people who need to hear it, and that won't include everyone.
How Black and marginalized individuals often face stereotypes and surveillance, which can overshadow our needs and lead to misinterpretation of our behavior.
Creating space for self-discovery and acceptance and how that's key to neurodivergent healing and thriving.

Connect with Dr. Douglass: