Do you ever feel like you are putting on a mask to fit in around others? For many neurodivergent people that can be a sign of masking. Neurodivergent people often have to mask in order to hide their traits and be seen as more normal in society. This episode will cover types of masking, types of camouflaging the hidden costs of masking, and unmasking.

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed seemingly for no reason? Have you ever been told that you were too sensitive or were just being dramatic, when really there was a bigger issue going on? In episode 2 of Minds That Think Differently Amanda dives into the 8 senses, hypo and hypersensitivity, overstimulation; signs and how to handle it, advocating for your sensory needs, masking sensory needs, and misconceptions about sensory needs.

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What is neurodivergence? This is the question Amanda tackles in the first episode of Minds that Think Differently. Covering basic terminology, language, the medical and social models of disability, masking, stimming, communication differences, neurodivergent identities, and neurodivergent joy, this episode will give you a good foundation for understanding neurodivergence and this podcast. Whether you have never heard the word neurodivergent before or if you are neurodivergent yourself this episode is for you.

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