Navigating Neurodivergence with ADHD and Dyslexia
From Even The Dog Has ADHD by Eventhedoghasadhd
December 18, 2024 · 56 min · Season 1 · Episode 6
About this episode
Cara Langford Watts shares her journey of navigating ADHD and dyslexia while pursuing a career in psychology and coaching.
In this episode, Cara shares her journey of growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexia. She describes her childhood experiences of frustration, dysregulation, and struggling with learning. As an adult, Cara pursued a career in psychology and worked in various roles related to community safety and social care. She also discovered her own neurodivergence and pursued a diagnosis of ADHD. Cara's journey was further complicated by her husband's diagnosis of young onset Alzheimer's and her own health scare. Despite these challenges, Cara remained resilient and pursued further education, including a coaching course and exploration of a PhD. In this conversation, Cara Langford Watts shares her journey of becoming a coach and pursuing a PhD while navigating personal challenges. She discusses the importance of credibility and the desire for academic qualifications. Cara also explores the difference between coaching and counselling, emphasising the need for practical strategies for neurodivergent individuals. She highlights the systemic issues faced by neurodivergent individuals and the need for societal change. Additionally, Cara discusses the role of coaching in the workplace and the…
People in this episode
Guest: Cara Langford Watts
Topics covered
- neurodivergence
- ADHD
- dyslexia
- coaching
- education
- mental health
- systemic issues
Keywords
- neurodivergence
- ADHD
- dyslexia
- coaching
- education
- mental health
- systemic issues
- Access to Work
- resilience
- academic qualifications
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