What is the impact of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, after having invested years struggling with neurotypical strategies? What are areas of ADHD that are under-recognized or misunderstood? Why are common strategies for building executive function and coping skills so useless to neurodivergent people? We’re talking with Skye Waterson, founder of something called the Unconventional Organisation, an international ADHD support service for adults with ADHD. Skye and Emily are talking ADHD, on episode 179.
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Skye Waterson née Rapson is an ADHD coach and the founder of Unconventional Organisation, an international ADHD support service that provides research-backed support to adults with ADHD. Skye’s experience centers around adult education, as well as ssychology, sociology, and public health. She was diagnosed with ADHD as a doctoral candidate before making the decision to leave her candidature to work full-time on Unconventional Organisation, which has now grown to a team of 8 ADHD coaches, online courses and a podcast.
BACKGROUND READING
Skye’s website
The ADHD Skills Lab podcast
A Talk With a 2e Pioneer
The Ethos of Creativity
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Sticks and Stones: Neurodiversity and Bullying
Preparing for the SAT & ACT
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The Stealth Nature of Dyslexia
Preparing for Post-Pandemic Recovery
The Stresses of Sheltering in Place
Surviving and Thriving in Quarantine
Gifted Boys: Behind the Mask of Masculinity
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance
Processing Speed: Why Some Kids Are Faster Than Others
Developing Critical Thinking Skills
The Crossroads of Academics and Art
Bright and Early: A Story of Radical Acceleration
Looking Back: A Decade Ends and 2e Wins!
A Holiday Shopping and Celebration Guide
How To Get Gifted Kids Talking
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