Autistic Meltdowns & Emotional Regulation: Big Feelings & Everyday Struggles

In this episode Jordan and Simon return to a topic that they first discussed right at the beginning of Season 1 of The Neurodivergent experience - Meltdowns and Emotional Regulation. Its been over a year since they first talked about meltdowns and life could not be more different for either of our hosts. So what has changed and how has Simon's perspective and coping strategies changed now he has better understand of himself as an Autistic and ADHD individual?

Here's what we cover in this episode:

• Emotional regulation through retail therapy shopping and the challenges of self soothing meltdowns by using our special interests
• The significance of family support systems and the complexities of emotional responses in love, relationships, and the challenges of navigating family relationships.
• Parental expectations of personal growth in Neurodivergent children and the necessity of clear communication and boundaries in relationships between parent and child.
• The challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the workplace and the systemic issues surrounding assessments and accommodations with a need for better understanding, resilience, and advocacy within the neurodivergent community.
• We discuss our recent life updates, focusing on Simon's new role as a producer at the Autistic Culture Podcast and Jordans new love for oversized hoodies.

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