8. Transition from School to Adulthood as an AuDHD Person

08/01/24 • 33 min

In this episode Kerrie Highcock, family development manager at NEAS chats to Amy Burgess, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 15 and as autistic at the age of 20. Amy is a psychology graduate who is passionate about sharing her experiences with others about what it is to be neurodivergent.

Amy says she didn’t really understand who she was or how she experienced life until she lived away from home at university. This episode talks about transition from school to adulthood.

Amy says she didn’t really understand who she was or how she experienced life until she lived away from home at university. This episode talks about transition from school to adulthood.

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7. Physical activity, mental health and neurodivergence

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is “Moving more for our mental health”.

Dr Patrick Jachyra is someone who knows all about this. Patrick is assistant professor in sport and exercise sciences at Durham University and he researches how to support the physical activity and mental health of autistic people.

This is all the more important since statistics show neurodivergent people experience more mental health challenges than the general population.

Music: Aukestra

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9. Autism Diagnosis

Katie Toner shares her journey of self-discovery, explaining how, before her diagnosis, she often felt anxious and out of place. After receiving her diagnosis, Katie realised she wasn’t broken, just different, and began to understand how to thrive in her unique way.

Using her personal experiences, Katie now helps neurodivergent children and young people embrace their individuality and learn to communicate their needs. She founded Dark Sky Sleepovers, a business offering themed events, and The Wild Bunch, which provides training in sensory regulation.

In this episode Katie talks to Kerrie Highcock, family development manager at NEAS about the diagnostic process and how it has shaped her life.