Session Five: Exploring and challenging some recent books by Gabor Mate and Matilda Boseley on ADH
The importance of finding a strengths based perspective of Attention divergent people SummaryIn this conversation, Helen Sheehy explores the complexities of neurodivergence, particularly focusing on ADH. She discusses the importance of language in shaping perceptions of neurodivergent individuals, critiques the trauma-based explanations for ADH, and emphasizes the need for a strengths-based approach. Gabor Mate and Matilda […]
Session Four: Understanding the evolution of neurodivergence from a strengths based perspective
Neurodivergence has a evolutionary purpose In this conversation, Helen Sheehy explores the concept of neurodivergence from a strengths-based perspective, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and valuing the unique traits of neurodivergent individuals. She discusses the evolutionary role of ADH and autism, the historical context of neurodivergence, and the impact of modern society on neurodivergent individuals. […]
Session three: Helen Sheehy challenges the pathologising and stigmatising language and attitude towards neurodivergence
Many people generationally have not considered they may be neurodivergent because of their ability to adapt to a neurotypical world. Helen starts to explore recognising a positive neurodivergent identity claiming a positive neurodivergent identity Historically only more obvious neurodivergent people have been recognised by psychiatrists and psychologists, who often miss how we mask and fit […]