S2 EP 20 - Unpacking Neurodivergence: She Blinded Me With Science
3/10/202611 min
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.
We also look at how brain networks—like the default mode network and executive control system—affect imagination, focus, and the ability to shift between ta...
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First 90 secondsSuzanne M. Swain· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Well, hello everybody. It's a beautiful day to bust some cognitive distortions and learn a little bit about neuroscience today. So, hi, I'm Suzanne M. Swain, and I'm really, really glad you're here today. I am a child therapist, master middle school teacher, and child sociologist, and we are here to talk today a little bit about brain science. So this is something that a lot of families and teachers really wanna know more about. And to my young folks out there, I think it's important for you to learn about psycho-education. In other words, learning about how your brain works, so that way you can have more self-regulation skills, right? You can learn to control yourself a little bit better and react in a more appropriate way. So today's a science episode. Love science. I was trained as a science teacher, so this is really exciting for me. Can't wait to show you some new information that we've gathered. I've done a lot of research here and can't wait to share it with you. So we're not going with trends. We're no hot takes or anything. Not everyone is neurodivergent now type of thing. We're not, we're not going there. What we are talking about are peer-reviewed research from 2024 and 2025 is actually showing about neurodivergent brains. So because the science has evolved and families deserve to evolve with it, so I think you need to know. It's very important to know as much as possible