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Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent peopleMemoirs of a Neurodivergent Latina with Lya Batlle-RaffertyLya Batlle-Rafferty, an MIT graduate with a degree in Cognitive Science, has had a career focused mostly on technology. She has often been a trailblazer as the only woman in a large company performing that type of work. She hosts her podcast, Memoirs of a Neurodivergent Latina, on her nights and weekends. During this episode, you will hear Lya talk about: How she realized she is neurodivergent What it was like growing up as a neurodivergent girl in El Salvador and the United States The challenges she has faced because of her neurodivergence What inspired her...2025-04-1439 min
Memoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaCorrelated Physical Issues with AutismThere are a number of correlated physical traits that go along with autism. This episode focuses on hyperextending joints, ligament issues, and poor muscle tone.Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2025-03-1718 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaPossession and AcknowledgementAs much as I might be a good person, there are always some selfish impulses. Listen to this podcast episode on my need for acknowledgement and decide for yourself whether this is just a me thing or if it's a symptom of neurodivergence.Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2025-03-0318 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaInterview with Beth - Focus on OCDBeth has always known she had OCD. Find out what it's like for her.Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2025-02-1720 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaChange and its effectsOne of the biggest difficulties with autism and other Neurodivergences can be how we react to change. While it has been talked about in other episodes, we haven't really focused on it specifically. So, let's discuss change. What kinds of change affect us? And what does the reaction to change look like?Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2025-02-0330 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaComfort with communication typesComfort with different communication styles is something that changes a lot even within people with the same neurodivergence. Listen to my preferences and why some things are difficult.Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2025-01-2020 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaCreativityThere are a lot of misconceptions about neurodivergence and creativity, especially when focusing on autism. This episode helps to debunk those misconceptions.Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2025-01-0625 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaTwice-ExceptionalThis episode addresses twice exceptional people and how they tend to mask their difficulties until they can't anymore. Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2024-12-2321 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaTheory of MindTheory of Mind is often said to be missing in certain neurodivergences. Listen as I discuss an article on the topic and breakdown the reality vs perception of theory of mind.The article is: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/theory-of-mindVisit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2024-12-0921 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaSubtle GaslightingSubtle gaslighting from people around us, even people thinking they are helping, makes it difficult for women with neurodiversity to look for support. This episode explores the different ways that we tend to get gaslit.Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2024-11-2514 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaFeelingsWe're going to talk about feelings. It's how I think my ability to feel differs from what I, only observationally, see in others. There can't be a scientific comparison on something so ephemeral, but you will at least be introduced to my internal state.Note that we are not a monolith and others with a similar neurodivergence might have different levels of comfort and fortitude when it comes to negative vs positive feelings.Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2024-11-1119 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaHalloween Stories 2024I'm diverting my programming to tell you spooky stories of things I've experienced. I figure that you won't find a professional who uses "has had paranormal experiences" as part of an ND diagnosis, so who knows? Maybe it's still on topic. Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2024-10-2823 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaChameleoning and MaskingMasking and Chameleoning are two of the coping mechanisms used by neurodivergent people to fit into the world. Learn what they look like and the long-term effects they truly have.I promised links to [Spoon Theory](https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/)\Episode produced, written, and directed by: Lya Batlle-Rafferty https://www.moanl.com/Music written and performed by: Carlos Neda https://www.instagram.com/somosnedaVisit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2024-10-1427 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaSensory ProcessingSensory Processing issues can be by far the most obvious signs of neurodivergence in those of us good at blending in. Listen to hear how it works from someone who struggles with it.Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2024-09-3017 minMemoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaSchedules and Expectation ManagementSchedules help to deal with the risk of the unknown, but what happens if you're also trapped by them? Listen and find out.Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2024-09-1618 min
Memoirs of a Neurodivergent LatinaHow Risk Factors Into ItWhile there are many neurodivergent patterns out there, my personal one seems to center around risk. Listen to this episode to see if this resonates with you.Visit our website at https://www.moanl.com/2024-09-0218 min