Connect with others like you in an autism community group: https://taylorheaton.as.me/schedule.php
️ Individual session with Taylor: https://taylorheaton.as.me/?appointmentType42852597
ONLINE COURSE How to Unmask: Cultivating Your True Autistic Self: https://taylorheaton.podia.com/how-to-unmask-finding-your-true-self-as-an-autistic-adult
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️ Scroll down ️ for timestamps to jump to a specific section PLUS a list of helpful resources for further study.
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DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor or psychologist. The purpose of this video is to share information that has been helpful to me as an autistic mom with ADHD. Please do not make any changes to your health without the assistance of a healthcare professional.
Timestamps ️
Let's talk about mental health (1:25)
My first ADHD video (2:35)
Use labels (3:46)
Defining ADHD and Autism (4:52)
The list of 8 areas of frustration starts here (6:48)
The nervous system (7:10)
Special interests (8:30 a.m.)
Routine (9:25 a.m.)
New activities (10:15 a.m.)
Decision making (11:03)
Learning (12:07)
Be careful (13:05)
Staying organized (13:56)
Takeaway (14:44)
Similarities Between ADHD and Autism (15:16)
The effect on the nervous system (15:45)
Resources
Mom on the Spectrum website: https://www.momonthespectrum.life
Complete Mom on the Spectrum YouTube catalog: https://www.youtube.com/momonthespectrum
Meltdown Survival Guide: https://taylorheaton.gumroad.com/l/meltdownsurvivalguide
Downloadable resources for all moms on the spectrum: https://www.taylorheaton.gumroad.com
7 types of ADD defined by Dr. Daniel Amen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vmOopPKdd1wI&t1s
16 overlooked autistic traits in women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vxeZZHnQYoR4
What is autism? (Mom on the Spectrum video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?vF-OejaubHhI
Attention Deficit Disorder, Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/conditions/adhd-add/#::textUnlike%20traditional%20psychiatry%2C%20which%20rarely,Deficit%20Hyperactivity%20Disorder%20 (ADHD ).
Are autistic people likely to have ADD/ADHD: https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/are-people-with-autism-likely-to-have-add-adhd/#::textAt% 20Amen%20Clinics%2C%20we%20have,or%20plan%20a%20visit%20online.
Definition of ADD/ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/add-adhd-symptoms-difference/
Definition of autism: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/autism/what-is-autism-spectrum-disorder#::textAutism%20spectrum%20disorder%20(ASD)%20is,restricted%20interests %2C%20and%20repetitive%20behavior.
I'm Tay, a married mother of 2 who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 31. This was after YEARS of therapy (and all the self-tests in the world!). My diagnosis brought up questions, frustration, doubts, but most importantly, a new level of compassion and self-understanding.
I'm here to share knowledge, resources, and products that empower other neurodivergent people (and their loved ones) to live freely and creatively. I am not a doctor, so please talk to your healthcare providers before implementing any recommendations I make on my channel.
Women are underdiagnosed due to lack of research. Please share any videos that are helpful to you so we can increase awareness and acceptance.
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