What’s the connection between chronic pain, misdiagnosis, and neurodivergent health?

This week’s episode takes a deep dive into Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and what it reveals about our healthcare system.

On this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, we explore the complex genetic overlap between the neurodivergence spectrum and chronic health conditions, particularly hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).

From diagnosis delays to hormonal impacts and gender bias, we unpack what it's like to live in a body that’s often misunderstood.

Curious what’s inside:

• What hypermobility actually is and why it takes so long to diagnose

• The strong genetic link between hEDS, ADHD, and autism

• How gender hormones affect symptoms and care

Listen now for coping strategies, community support, and a vision for better systems of identification and care!

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📚 Resources for more on this topic:

1. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/

2. https://www.edsrf.org/

3. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/heds-diagnostic-checklist/

4. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/assessing-joint-hypermobility/

5. 2021 Prevalence study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.2147/NDT.S290494#d1e171

🔑 Keywords: #Neurodivergent #HypermobileEDS #ChronicPain #MentalHealth #Community #Neurodiversity #HEDS #EDS #WomensHormones #Misdiagnosis #InformedConsent #CopingStrategies #Neurospicy #Intersectionality #SupportSystems #InvisibleIllness

This week on The Neurodivergent Report, Sarah sits down with Dr. Nechama Sorscher - clinician, parent, and author of Your Neurodiverse Child - to talk about what it really means to raise and support neurodivergent kids in a world that often misunderstands them.

Curious what’s inside:

🧠 Why girls are so often overlooked in ADHD/autism screenings

💬 The difference between masking and code-switching

🪞 The impact of confidence and community for neurodivergent families

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With love,

Sarah 💜

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https://www.drnechamasorscher.com/

https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/your-neurodiverse-child-9781538192139/

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🧠 Keywords
neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, self-disclosure, diagnosis, education, parental involvement, confidence, resilience, support, masking, code-switching, parenting, community, self-esteem, mental health, gender differences, neurodiversity myths

This week on The Neurodivergent Report, Sarah sits down with Gregg Pauletti from NeuroSynchrony Health, a clinic using EEG brain scans and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to support neurodivergent individuals... especially those navigating ADHD, autism, and related cognitive challenges.

Together, they explore the future of mental health care— one grounded in neuroscience, compassion, and individualized treatment.

Curious what’s inside:

• How TMS works and what it actually feels like

• What EEG brain maps reveal about executive function, attention, and impulsivity

• Why treatment for neurodivergent folks must be personalized— not standardized

If you’ve been wondering whether TMS might be a good fit, or are just curious about how brain-based therapies are evolving, this episode is for you. 🧠💡

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📚 Resources Mentioned

Gregg Pauletti – NeuroSynchrony Health → https://www.neurosynchronyhealth.com/

TMS Systematic Review (2024): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2818884

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Why is ADHD is so hard to define & diagnose? This episode breaks down the science, the bias, and the media noise surrounding ADHD and neurodivergence.

This week on The Neurodivergent Report, we brought an Epidemiologist to teach us how to measure stuff like ADHD/ASD, what current research narratives gets wrong (and right), and why neurodivergent communities need better representation.

Curious what’s inside:

• Epidemiology 101 (abridged)

• Social Research 101 (abridged)

• Media as a socialization tool

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• Let us know your thoughts @ndreportpod on the socials.

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  With love, Sarah 💜

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  📚 Suggested Reading for more on topic:

  Aftab, A. (2025, April 28). People are still stumbling from one misguided narrative… (ADHD Edition). Psychiatry at the Margins. https://www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/people-are-still-stumbling-from-one

  Barkley, R. A. (2025, April). Response to NYT Magazine’s “Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?” [Multimedia commentary]. In Dr. Barkley Debunks Myths About ADHD. https://thembatutors.com/russell-barkley-adhd-response-controversy/

  Danielson, M. L., Claussen, A. H., Bitsko, R. H., et al. (2024). ADHD prevalence among U.S. children and adolescents in 2022. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2024.2335625

  CDC. (2024, November 19). Data and statistics on ADHD. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/data/index.html

  Chronis‑Tuscano, A., & Bounoua, N. (2024). ADHD prevalence rose, yet disparities remain: Commentary on the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2024.2359075

  McLamb, F., Bozinovic, K., Olander, N., et al. (2021). U.S. national, regional, and state‑specific socioeconomic factors correlate with child and adolescent ADHD diagnoses pre‑COVID‑19 pandemic. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-01233-2

  
  

  
  

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This week on The Neurodivergent Report, I’m joined by Dave Delaney - keynote speaker and host of ADHD Wise Squirrels. We talk about his ADHD diagnosis at 50, mindfulness as a tool for survival, and what it means to build connection and community in the age of social media.

Curious what's inside:

• Dave’s framework : Know, Respect, Connect

• ADHD impacts - impulse control, identity, and longevity

• Finding third spaces & meditation practices…

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With love, Sarah 💜

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https://wisesquirrels.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/wisesquirrels/

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This week on The Neurodivergent Report, Shaun Arora shares his story of late-diagnosis and what it means to grow up neurodivergent without the language or support to name it.

Together, Sarah and Shaun unpack how cultural identity and family dynamics shaped his journey… like relying on his sister as a translator in childhood, or repeating grades in a school system that didn’t understand his learning style.

Curious what’s inside:

• How our workplaces and schools can do better at making room for all brains

• Quoting sociological theory on why “neurotypical” might be a myth

• Why transdiagnostic approach is the future of diagnosis

If you want an inside look into neurodivergent brains and thought processes, this episode is for you! We're👏modeling 👏TODAY 👏

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📚 Resources Mentioned:

Shaun's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunarora/

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In Episode 17 of The Neurodivergent Report, we unpack why so many neurodivergent individuals go undiagnosed… or misdiagnosed… for years.

From internalized ADHD symptoms to the overlooked role of hormones in women, this episode explores how diagnosis and treatment are shaped by race, gender, parenting styles, and systemic bias.

Curious what’s inside:

• Parents perception and ADHD diagnosis

• Why women and BIPOC are underdiagnosed and labeled hysterical

• Connection between hormones and mental health symptoms

• What the research isn’t telling us yet and why that's a problem

Whether you're navigating your own diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this episode offers community and a compassionate sociological lens.

However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here!

With love, Sarah 💜

📚 Resources:

(2025) ADHD and Sex Hormones in Females: https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547251332319

(2013) Racial and Ethnic Disparities in ADHD Diagnosis: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2012-2390

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In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, hosts Sarah Russell and JQ Walker sit down with ADHD coach and occupational therapist Jamie Cutino to unpack the complex intersections of neurodivergence, socioeconomic background, identity, and emotional regulation.

🎙️ Curious what’s inside:

– Why hustle culture is toxic for neurodivergent people

– Imposter syndrome in marginalized communities

– Navigating college, class disparities, and capitalism

– Why nervous system regulation is more than just “self-care”

If you’ve ever felt like your self-worth was tied to productivity or struggled to find community as a neurodivergent adult... we are here for you.

However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here!

With love,

Sarah 💜

🎧 Listen now + don’t forget to check out Jamie’s podcast: Outsmart ADHD⁠ https://outsmartadhd.transistor.fm/⁠

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