S2 EP 20 - Unpacking Neurodivergence: She Blinded Me With Science

About this episode

This episode explores the connection between attention differences, sensory intensity, and emotional regulation through the lens of new neuroscience research.

What if the behaviors we rush to fix are actually signals from a beautifully organized, differently wired brain? In this episode, we explore new neuroscience showing why attention differences, sensory intensity, and big emotions often appear together—and why that combination makes biological sense. Recent research suggests that thousands of small genetic variations shape overlapping pathways linked to ADHD, autism, and mood regulation, pointing to a more connected “systems view” of the brain....

People in this episode

Host: Suzanne M. Swain

Topics covered

• neurodivergence
• ADHD
• autism
• neuroscience
• sensory processing
• emotional regulation

Keywords

• neurodivergence
• ADHD
• autism
• neuroscience
• sensory intensity
• emotions
• genetic variations

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