Living With an Invisible Learning Challenge

The host Jennifer recounts her emotional return to driving—after almost two years off—navigating the learning curve of driving a Tesla, overcoming her invisible learning challenges, and reclaiming independence with her new red car, Stella. Website: ⁠http://livingwithmultilearningdifferences.com/⁠ Patron link: patreon.com/LivingWithAnInvisibleLearningChallenge Etsy shop: https://wovendifferently.et...

Experts at Columbia University and the Child Mind Institute are leading a time-sensitive project to include Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD) in the DSM under the proposed term Developmental Visual-Spatial Disorder (DVSD) . Formal inclusion is crucial for securing correct diagnosis, insurance coverage, and services. Clinicians are urgently sought to test the new DVSD criteria this fall. Contact...

This is the second part to "Beauty in the Flaws of ND" and this one has the interivews. Link for Multi-LDs: https://site-y2pc01yz2.godaddysites.com/ Etsy shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wovendifferently.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Link for Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/LivingWithAnInvisibleLearningChallenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This is the first part to "Beauty in the Flaws of ND," this one has articles and my interpretation of them. Links for articles;  https://www.aaha.org/newstat/publications/the-secret-sauce-strengths-of-the-neurodivergent-workforce-and-communication-tips-to-optimize-them/#:~:text=Embrace%20differences%20to%20support%20neurodiversity,to%20practicing%20deeply%20empathetic%20leadership https:...

For neurodivergent individuals, a holistic toolkit combining hope , music , journaling , and self-talk offers a more effective strategy for managing stress and pain than mindfulness alone. 🔗 Referenced Articles & Resources: Medium : How hope can be more effective at stress management than mindfulness —Stephan Joppich NC State Research : How Hope Beats Mindfulness… ( news.ncsu.edu ) Yale Neuro...

An insightful podcast episode redefines "wasted time" as a crucial act of mental autonomy, especially for those with neurodivergent minds. The host, Jennifer, connects this idea to her own experience with NVLD, explaining how structured "pause time" is essential for recharging and creative thinking. By balancing productivity tools with intentional rest, individuals can reclaim...

Today's episode is the second part of my interview with Dr. Andrew Hill. Here's his website: https://andrewhillphd.com/. Link for Multi-LDs: ⁠https://site-y2pc01yz2.godaddysites.com/ Etsy shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wovendifferently.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Link for Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/LivingWithAnInvisibleLearningChallenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we explore how Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD) impacts writing, why writer’s block can hit harder for those with invisible learning challenges, and strategies to overcome it with compassion and creativity. 🔗 Show Notes: Articles & Resources NLD.org – Academic Challe nges Understood.org – Writing Challenges LDA America – Writing with NLD Maryanne Wolf – Proust and the Squi...

Why does time feel slippery for so many neurodivergent people? In this episode of Living with an Invisible Learning Challenge , Jennifer explores time-blindness, why traditional planners and rigid schedules often fail, and how to create flexible systems that actually support neurodivergent rhythms. With personal stories and research-backed strategies, this conversation reframes time not as the ene...

Today's episode is the first part of my interview with Dr. Andrew Hill. Here's his website: https://andrewhillphd.com/. Etsy shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wovendifferently.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Link for Pateron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/LivingWithAnInvisibleLearningChallenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links for new podcasts: Shero...

This episode explores how neurotypical society—through unconscious biases, rigid systems, and lack of representation—both unintentionally and intentionally reinforces the invisibility of neurodivergent individuals, and how awareness and inclusive practices can help change that. Links for articles: Neurodiversity, Invisible “Disability”, & Unconscious Bias Neurodiversity: Supporting The Invisib...

Celebrate Disability Pride Month by embracing your neurodivergent identity through activism, reflection, and personal pride practices that foster belonging and visibility. 🔗 Reputable Articles & Resources: ABA : Celebrating Disability Pride Month & its origins ( americanbar.org ) Neurodivergent Insights : Disability Pride Month — what it means for neurodiversity ( neurodivergentinsights.c...

Keith Murfee‑DeConcini ⁠ is a lifelong disability rights advocate who founded and hosts the podcast and upcoming nonprofit Disability Empowerment Now , raising awareness and amplifying disability voices through speaking, writing, and storytelling. This is part two of the interview and the last part of it. Etsy shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wovendifferently.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Link for Pateron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Keith Murfee‑DeConcini is a lifelong disability rights advocate who founded and hosts the podcast and upcoming nonprofit Disability Empowerment Now , raising awareness and amplifying disability voices through speaking, writing, and storytelling. Etsy shop: ⁠⁠⁠https://wovendifferently.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠ . Link for Pateron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/LivingWithAnInvisi...

This episode explores the emotional challenges of asking for help while living with invisible conditions like neurodivergence and chronic migraines, including the pain of loneliness, feeling like a burden, and the journey toward self-compassion. Etsy shop: ⁠⁠https://wovendifferently.etsy.com⁠⁠ . 🧠 Neurodivergence & Asking for Help "Why It's So Hard To Ask For Help When You're On...

This episode explores the unpredictable journey of medication for neurodivergent individuals, revealing the science behind why treatments succeed or fail — and the hope for more personalized, inclusive care. Etsy shop: ⁠https://wovendifferently.etsy.com⁠ . Links to Articles Mentioned: New Atlas on dopamine receptors Brain and Behavior Review (PubMed) Cleveland Clinic on pharmacogenomics AI Medicat...

Today's episode is an interview with a small, local business in San Diego, "Oil's Cookies." Oli’s Cookies was founded by a mother, Laura who left her chef career to care for her son Oliver, who has severe autism, and turned her passion for baking into a business. The company offers high-quality, plant-based cookies while raising awareness and acceptance for autism. Each purchase...

Being neurodivergent often means navigating a world that misunderstands your needs, leading to masking and emotional exhaustion. Self-partnering—a practice of nurturing your relationship with yourself—offers neurodivergent individuals a path to self-acceptance, emotional safety, and personal empowerment. It allows you to honor your unique wiring, set boundaries without guilt, and live authenticall...

Today’s episode will be about the phrase “don’t take it personally” and what it means to neurodivergent like me. I’ll be using chat GPT and my own thoughts to contribute to this. Links for articles:  https://hbr.org/2022/10/stop-asking-neurodivergent-people-to-change-the-way-they-communicate?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://blog.auticon.com/effective-communication-in-neurodiverse-teams/?utm_source=c...

In this episode, Dr. Emily Levy and her daughter Sophie share the story behind Writing Mastery, their innovative app designed to boost writing skills for students in grades 1–12. Backed by research, the program offers personalized feedback and adapts to each student’s level—from sentence structure to full essays—making writing both effective and enjoyable. Learn more at www.writingmasteryprogram.c...

We're delving into a concept that resonates with many in the neurodivergent community: "Out of Sight, Out of Mind." Specifically, we'll discuss how this idea relates to object permanence and its impact on daily life. Links for articles: Verywell Mind: ADHD Symptom Spotlight: Object Permanence Healthline: Object Permanence in ADHD: What to Know Medical News Today: Object permanenc...

This episode explores how the language we use—like “the migraine” vs. “my migraine” or “autistic” vs. “person with autism”—shapes identity, perception, and even the experience of chronic pain. Drawing from personal reflections, research, and tools like the Curable app, we dive into the impact of word choice on neurodivergence, stigma, and healing. Ultimately, we examine how thoughtful language can...

Today is the third and final part to last week's interview with Tara and me. Tara Bonner, Chief Neuroeducation Officer at Arrowsmith, discusses her nearly 20 years of experience at the intersection of neuroscience and education. As an educator, leader, consultant, and speaker, she collaborates globally to dispel misconceptions about learning and emphasizes the transformative potential of neuro...

Today is the second part to last week's interview with Tara and me. Tara Bonner, Chief Neuroeducation Officer at Arrowsmith, discusses her nearly 20 years of experience at the intersection of neuroscience and education. As an educator, leader, consultant, and speaker, she collaborates globally to dispel misconceptions about learning and emphasizes the transformative potential of neuroplasticit...

​This is the first part of a three-part interview, Tara Bonner, Chief Neuroeducation Officer at Arrowsmith, discusses her nearly 20 years of experience at the intersection of neuroscience and education. As an educator, leader, consultant, and speaker, she collaborates globally to dispel misconceptions about learning and emphasizes the transformative potential of neuroplasticity in education. Tara...