46. New Diagnosis- Now What? with Jason

Receiving a neurodivergent diagnosis can be confusing.

Especially when you get it later in your life as a teen or adult.

You may not know how you feel about it or what it means.

In this episode, Jason has some perspectives to share with you to help you going forward.

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

What a diagnosis means and what it doesn’t mean.
Why having a neurodivergent brain can cause you disability in a society designed for neurotypicals.
How to go about getting the support you need.
How to make sure you get your needs met.
Jason’s advice for moving forward now that you have a diagnosis.

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