You Dont Sound Autistic (YDSA)

49: Autism and Communication

Blake and Rachelle Fertig — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:18:34 +0000

Communication is already a complex personal and interpersonal skill to master but even more so for the neurodivergent. Autism and communication as well as ADHD and communication (or both) can feel even more tasking. Some of the struggles are significantly less obvious than others. Can something as routine as “physical self-care” have a big impact […]

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48: The Hidden Fees of ADHD and Autism

Blake and Rachelle Fertig — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:39:16 +0000

There are overlapping levels of hidden fees of ADHD and Autism for adults that largely remain unrecognized. If you thought most challenging phase of life was the “not knowing why I’m suffering” phase, be prepared. One of the bigger obstacles to overcome is the continual discovery of new hidden financial, physical, mental, emotional and vocational […]

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47: Do You Experience Joy or Hopelessness?

Blake and Rachelle Fertig — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:03:29 +0000

The range of emotions that define depression boil down to how you experience joy or don’t. Chasing joy through productivity-based values can trip depression and leave you feeling more failure than fulfilled. Let’s explore ways we lose our joy, from epigenetics to expectations to sleep debt. WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF YOU DON’T SOUND […]

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46: Autism, Anxiety and Medication

Blake and Rachelle Fertig — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:12:23 +0000

For adults with Autism, anxiety and medication are managed differently which also applies to co-occurring diagnosis like ADHD, depression, and mood disorders (irritability, aggression and meltdowns). Equally important is the Food is Medicine Movement bolstered by Nutritional Psychiatry. Let’s dive into the various ways we can manage how we feel. WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF […]

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45: Childhood Emotional Neglect

Blake and Rachelle Fertig — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 23:40:06 +0000

Growing numbers of adults lived decades before their Neurodivergent struggles were adequately observed, evaluated and treated. Understanding the impact of generations of childhood emotional neglect illuminates the devastating parenting trends that have resulted in rising numbers of mid-late life diagnoses. Which is a nice way of saying, maybe it’s not all their fault. Let’s explore together. […]

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44: My Manageable Life

Blake and Rachelle Fertig — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:01:04 +0000

Decode manageable life skills. To-Do lists can be difficult for Autistic/ADHD adults and require organization, flexibility and prioritization skills. WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF YOU DON’T SOUND AUTISTIC WITH BLAKE AND RACHELLE. BLAKE IS AUTISTIC. RACHELLE IS NOT. Listen on your favorite streaming platform. You Don’t Sound Autistic is a mental and emotional health awareness […]

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43: Do I Need an Autism Diagnosis Too?

Blake and Rachelle Fertig — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:21:00 +0000

Whether you’re at the beginning of your self-discovery journey, or are just learning terms, patterns and definitions, one question you may be asking is… Do I need an Autism diagnosis if I suspect I’m autistic? It’s a great question with multiple answers depending on your unique medical history.* Another big factor to consider is ADHD. […]

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