86 - Don’t Dis-My-Ability: A Discussion On Neurodiversity | Guest Shawn Smith

19-01-2022 • 32 mins

“Rather than be defined by a label, I choose to challenge the boundaries of its perceived limitations.” Shawn Smith

I had the pleasure of speaking with Shawn Smith, M.Ed., CCC about ADHD, ASD and his personal journey with it all, and how he supports his clients as a counselor/therapist.

This conversion was such a delight, Shawn has an amazing way to capture your attention and get to the heart of the discussion.

I enjoyed talking about

ADHD and Medication, the long journey to finding treatment that supports ADHD, and how his own experience of medication
He shares a unique approach to building confidence through creating challenges
Shawn was recently diagnosed with ASD in addition to his ADHD, he shares how this diagnosis shows up in his life
Navigating friendships as a neurodivergent thinker
How to manage rigid thinking
I especially enjoyed his view on masking in social settings and setting boundaries
“no one said being awesome is going to be easy”, Shawn Smith.

More About Shawn

Neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHD) Psychotherapist, Consultant, and founder of Don’t dis-my-ability®, a multifaceted company that utilizes my unique gifts that come by way of being uniquely gifted and neurodivergent.