Differing Neurotypes: Organizing the Mind Claire McDonough

In episode 7, titled "Q and A", I have a couple guests on the show to answer some interesting questions that people may have been too scared to ask otherwise. The panel for the episode includes people with several varying diagnoses, including Autism, ADHD, DID, CPTSD, Anxiety, and Depression.

In episode 6, titled "Sensory Stimulation: Touch and Temperature Edition" I talk about using temperature, fabric and clothes, and stim toys to aid your focus. The tips in this episode are potentially helpful for anyone with a high or low sensitivity to touch and temperature, and anyone who might struggle with focus. The podcast's website information is also released for the first time. 

In episode 5, titled "Sensory Stimulation: Auditory Edition", I talk about 5 different types of auditory stimulations and how to use them to aid your focus. The tips in this episode are probably helpful for anyone who gets distracted by outside sound and uses computer based sound to help themselves focus better, especially people with auditory processing problems.

In episode 4, titled "Reward Systems", I talk about what to reward, rewards to use and how to keep your reward system in place. The tips in this episode are likely helpful for anyone who struggles with "traditional" goal making methods or has a hard time getting the motivation to complete your tasks.

In episode 3, titled "Building and Keeping Routines", I talk about how to build a routine you can stick to, tools to keep it and when and how to break routine. The tips in this episode are likely helpful for people with ADHD, Autism, and anyone who relies on routine for a source of stability but may have trouble keeping that routine consistent.

In Episode 2, titled "Effective Planner Use", I talk about the best ways I use a planner to keep track of my life. We go over options in planners, systems and keeping the habit of using the planner. The tips in this episode will likely be helpful for people with ADHD, Autism, and anyone who struggles with sticking with the use of a planner.