I havenât read much about asd and kids yet but I think these will certainly be helpful! Also there is an episode of Medicine Stories podcast (episode 98 from December) about raising neurodivergent children that might be of interest I have yet to listen. Also a book I want to get that was recommended to me is Raising Spirited Children
@@RoseHoneyRitual Thank you Meg. đ That book sounds great - I will look into it. I have listened to that episode of the podcast as I have really enjoyed Medicine Stories previously, however I must admit I did find some of the comments made in that episode to be problematic for a number of communities especially trans and non-binary folks. It's interesting in the start and then takes an odd turn if you have a listen. I really appreciate the thoughtful recommendations though; and obviously I would love to hear your thoughts on it if you do listen. đ So many blessings đXxxx
Love your long videos, and this one was another great one! I sooo enjoy a recommended reading list! Definitely going to get ahold of "Divergent Mind" because I've been told I'm highly sensitive, and so is my kid... and I have OCD and GAD and possibly more... Brains are so interesting and varied!
This is a great video. I was basically self-diagnosed before getting officially diagnosed two years later but the process was so complicated (though Iâm in Canada so at least I didnât have to pay for it but it was stressful!). Iâve read quite a few of these but I might have to read several others (Iâm thinking Invisible Differences, Meditation for Aspies, The Secret Life of a Black Aspie). Neurotribes is also a good history. And Iâve never related more to a book than I did to The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida. Itâs beautiful. Heâs such a good writer (and non-speaking, so a less common perspective). It made me cry. Elle McNicoll has also written YA books featuring an autistic girl, so thatâs been fun to read. As for labels, my pre-diagnosis labels were depressed, anxious, shy, and weird, so I got labels regardless! And I didnât watch TV as a kid but I did read so, so much, which I think is how I learned to (sort of) understand people.
There must be something in the pink hair theory because I dyed mine pink for years until I buzzed it all off (and will never grow it back because now it's gone I've realised it's a sensory hell đ ). I love Megan Rhiannon's videos too! Thank you for all the book recs, it can be hard to sort through online which ones are stealthily very ABA and abelist, or just aimed at parents which I am not. It's nice to hear which ones might actually be good!
I'm just over a third of the way through this video and taking my time... but i want to stop and comment about a few things. It feels like (as you said) opportunities for identification in the past were limited (which is not good) but the intense interconnected nature of communication now for me is also soooo overwhelming (also not good). And yes to all, the visual clutter (though your desk is fine! â€) - i think this is a huge part of my taste for historical decks ...readable geometry/visual architecture, colour symbolism etc. The Pagan Otherworlds is a deck I've talked about a lot as being visually autism friendly (for me). Lastly, I am going to take my time watching this video - not because its long but because it's clearly well put together and useful! I'm struggling with reading and with processing my own late diagnosis ...and with the internet... and i've been told to consider an evaluation for c-ptsd...so thank you so much for taking the time and energy to film this! đ„đ€đ
It can get very confusing with the overlaps! I was diagnosed as a kid with adhd and with cptsd in my early twenties (trauma is now a life long special interest and was a hyperfixation for 8 years!) and now asd sometimes I read things and itâs like đ”âđ« math lady meme trying to figure out what thing is what but that wanting to understand is a part of it lol because it probably doesnât really matter Iâd be curious to hear more about your cptsd thoughts! Have you gone down that road at all and what do you think? I have many recs for books on that subject as well. I think I mentioned a lot of them in my most recent books video.
10 seconds in......"so ... what do you guys wear to bed...?"đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł Bahaha, Meg's back! You were the first neurodivergent person I followed (who wasn't making videos specifically about educating about ASD/ADHD++) and it's been so healing. I've not had ND friends in my life and been extra good at attracting users and abusers - the ND tarot community has been such a healing space to hear intelligent humans pursue their interests with pride and without disclaimers and making excuses for our differences. I'm 7 years post diagnosis and only just learning to unmask. It's cost me everyone. But books help, CZcams helps, hearing others trying to figure it all out helps. That Devon Price book was my most read this (Australian) summer and really taught me how to let some light in for the first time. Thank you for sharing - always, thank you for sharing. I love hearing your giddy energy and appreciate each installment. Just starting Clem Bastow's Late Bloomer and it's great so far. Looking forward to any next neurodiverse adventures.
I really appreciate that you made this, and I am looking forward to the next installment. I was told by the doctor who diagnosed me with adhd that I "couldn't possibly have Autism because that is a very serious disorder". Like legit, that was his only reason he refused to follow up with any sort of inquiry into an autism diagnosis. đđđ» I appreciated what you mentioned about self-diagnosis, because that is definitely my experience as well. It's insanely expensive just to have someone say "yup, you're autistic" and even if they say "nope" it's not gonna change the fact recognizing my autism has helped me understand my life. ANYWAY. Thanks for making this video and for the booklist. Have you read "A Different Kind of Normal" by Abigail Balfe? It's a book for kids but I really got a lot out of it.
I am adding this one to my list! Thanks for the suggestion, I love childrens books in general and Iâm curious to see how one handles this topic!! There is a lot of misunderstanding re autism (&adhd tbh!) and I think / hope itâs on itâs way to not being the case but itâs ugh just so frustrating. I struggle with doctors maintaining openness and curiosity about even the most basic things.
MEG! Thank you for this. Whenever I was given a book on autism for education, they were so clinical and hard to get through. (nothing wrong with them. they're just not for me) Having some on the TBR with realness and rawness and not just a "WebMD" set-up will aid in actually educating me! †Also, I'm always here for your long videos!!! Love them so much. It makes me so happy to hear, "Hey, It's Meg!" đđđ
Lennan đđ miss you btw and yes totally agree, I highly rec the one by Anand Prahlad! You will adore it truly also Iâm sending you a lil something out today finally đ đ€
I thought youâd enjoy that when you said âit was suggested by a professional this past year that I might be autisticâ I OUT LOUD to my screen went âayyyy me too!! *finger guns*â iâm only a minute in but was VERY excited to see this video pop up, iâm excited to see your recommendations!!
Oh Meg đđđ !! I've so been looking forward to this video and I loved every minute of it ! Looking forward to the rest in this series. I can't imagine going through this neurodivergent wormhole without you ! This video is such a great resource and I now have a stack of books in my shopping cart đđ
"What do you guys wear to bed?", "Something's wrong with my mom...", "She just needed to be acknowledged. Very relatable." đđđ ::::: It's always okay when you talk a lot. ::::: Yes! Put the notes on the relevant page! I will flip to the back (because I have to know) but it's annoying. ::::: "Don't talk to me ever again until you read this frikkin' book." â€
I am self diagnosed (because my therapist doesn't believe me - maybe I need a new therapist) and had, after watching your videos for several months, wondered whether you were. So interesting, thanks for the reading recommendations. Now I'm going to hit send on this comment and spend the rest of the night dealing with imposter syndrome đ
Iâm sorry your therapist sucks!! It could be time for a new one or if itâs worth it to you maybe help educate her about it which is scary and exhausting of course. I started my favs in the description box I would read as many as I could get my hands on tho tbh for feeling that imposter syndrome, itâll help I think
Ohhhhh fun!!! I was diagnosed in August 2022 at 39 years old and it has been..............earth-shattering đ„ŽSo many questions I've always had about myself and my life were finally answered but wow it has been a lot....a lot, a lot. Adding some of these to my TBR, thank you.
@@RoseHoneyRitual I suppose there are worse ways to cope đ€ I did the reading thing too and then I started shopping for some nice earplugs and got rid of my not-optimally-comfortable clothes lol. I hope the info brings you peace in the long run!!!! I'm so relieved that I know.
hi my reading full time buddy đ I have added several of these to my shopping cart. I have no personal experience with autism but I know many people online who are on the spectrum. It is a fascinating subject to read about. It was great to see you. I have been scarce, black clouds just won't f**k off this time but hey, what can you do ? đ
This is a very smart and moving video, thank you. Your reading abilities are amazing!
Thank you!!!
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Thank you so much for sharing these Meg! My daughter is on the ASD pathway and these will be really helpful for us. đ
I havenât read much about asd and kids yet but I think these will certainly be helpful! Also there is an episode of Medicine Stories podcast (episode 98 from December) about raising neurodivergent children that might be of interest I have yet to listen. Also a book I want to get that was recommended to me is Raising Spirited Children
@@RoseHoneyRitual Thank you Meg. đ That book sounds great - I will look into it. I have listened to that episode of the podcast as I have really enjoyed Medicine Stories previously, however I must admit I did find some of the comments made in that episode to be problematic for a number of communities especially trans and non-binary folks. It's interesting in the start and then takes an odd turn if you have a listen. I really appreciate the thoughtful recommendations though; and obviously I would love to hear your thoughts on it if you do listen. đ So many blessings đXxxx
@@EmilysTarotandMagick very good to know!! I will have to give it a listen sometime
Love your long videos, and this one was another great one! I sooo enjoy a recommended reading list! Definitely going to get ahold of "Divergent Mind" because I've been told I'm highly sensitive, and so is my kid... and I have OCD and GAD and possibly more... Brains are so interesting and varied!
Thank you!! Iâm almost done with this one and itâs maybe moved to
my fav!! It has also practical suggestions and history. Highly rec!!!
This is a great video. I was basically self-diagnosed before getting officially diagnosed two years later but the process was so complicated (though Iâm in Canada so at least I didnât have to pay for it but it was stressful!).
Iâve read quite a few of these but I might have to read several others (Iâm thinking Invisible Differences, Meditation for Aspies, The Secret Life of a Black Aspie). Neurotribes is also a good history. And Iâve never related more to a book than I did to The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida. Itâs beautiful. Heâs such a good writer (and non-speaking, so a less common perspective). It made me cry. Elle McNicoll has also written YA books featuring an autistic girl, so thatâs been fun to read.
As for labels, my pre-diagnosis labels were depressed, anxious, shy, and weird, so I got labels regardless! And I didnât watch TV as a kid but I did read so, so much, which I think is how I learned to (sort of) understand people.
Thank you đ
I am Going to write these down!!
The secret life of a black aspie is soooo good
I was a big reader too đ€
There must be something in the pink hair theory because I dyed mine pink for years until I buzzed it all off (and will never grow it back because now it's gone I've realised it's a sensory hell đ ). I love Megan Rhiannon's videos too! Thank you for all the book recs, it can be hard to sort through online which ones are stealthily very ABA and abelist, or just aimed at parents which I am not. It's nice to hear which ones might actually be good!
Iâd be curious if you read any and what you thought!!
Really great selection Meg â€
Thanks Candy!! đđđ
My kids and I have ASD - Iâm always on the lookout for good books on it
Unmasking Autism ! since itâs the most recent and more actual info instead of memoir
I'm just over a third of the way through this video and taking my time... but i want to stop and comment about a few things. It feels like (as you said) opportunities for identification in the past were limited (which is not good) but the intense interconnected nature of communication now for me is also soooo overwhelming (also not good). And yes to all, the visual clutter (though your desk is fine! â€) - i think this is a huge part of my taste for historical decks ...readable geometry/visual architecture, colour symbolism etc. The Pagan Otherworlds is a deck I've talked about a lot as being visually autism friendly (for me). Lastly, I am going to take my time watching this video - not because its long but because it's clearly well put together and useful! I'm struggling with reading and with processing my own late diagnosis ...and with the internet... and i've been told to consider an evaluation for c-ptsd...so thank you so much for taking the time and energy to film this! đ„đ€đ
It can get very confusing with the overlaps! I was diagnosed as a kid with adhd and with cptsd in my early twenties (trauma is now a life long special interest and was a hyperfixation for 8 years!) and now asd sometimes I read things and itâs like đ”âđ« math lady meme trying to figure out what thing is what but that wanting to understand is a part of it lol because it probably doesnât really matter
Iâd be curious to hear more about your cptsd thoughts! Have you gone down that road at all and what do you think? I have many recs for books on that subject as well. I think I mentioned a lot of them in my most recent books video.
10 seconds in......"so ... what do you guys wear to bed...?"đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł Bahaha, Meg's back! You were the first neurodivergent person I followed (who wasn't making videos specifically about educating about ASD/ADHD++) and it's been so healing. I've not had ND friends in my life and been extra good at attracting users and abusers - the ND tarot community has been such a healing space to hear intelligent humans pursue their interests with pride and without disclaimers and making excuses for our differences. I'm 7 years post diagnosis and only just learning to unmask. It's cost me everyone. But books help, CZcams helps, hearing others trying to figure it all out helps. That Devon Price book was my most read this (Australian) summer and really taught me how to let some light in for the first time. Thank you for sharing - always, thank you for sharing. I love hearing your giddy energy and appreciate each installment. Just starting Clem Bastow's Late Bloomer and it's great so far. Looking forward to any next neurodiverse adventures.
I donât even know what to say but agree !! And thank you!!! đ€đ I love it here
Also that book is in my pile!! Excited to get to it
I really appreciate that you made this, and I am looking forward to the next installment. I was told by the doctor who diagnosed me with adhd that I "couldn't possibly have Autism because that is a very serious disorder". Like legit, that was his only reason he refused to follow up with any sort of inquiry into an autism diagnosis. đđđ» I appreciated what you mentioned about self-diagnosis, because that is definitely my experience as well. It's insanely expensive just to have someone say "yup, you're autistic" and even if they say "nope" it's not gonna change the fact recognizing my autism has helped me understand my life. ANYWAY. Thanks for making this video and for the booklist. Have you read "A Different Kind of Normal" by Abigail Balfe? It's a book for kids but I really got a lot out of it.
I am adding this one to my list! Thanks for the suggestion, I love childrens books in general and Iâm curious to see how one handles this topic!! There is a lot of misunderstanding re autism (&adhd tbh!) and I think / hope itâs on itâs way to not being the case but itâs ugh just so frustrating. I struggle with doctors maintaining openness and curiosity about even the most basic things.
MEG! Thank you for this. Whenever I was given a book on autism for education, they were so clinical and hard to get through. (nothing wrong with them. they're just not for me) Having some on the TBR with realness and rawness and not just a "WebMD" set-up will aid in actually educating me! â€
Also, I'm always here for your long videos!!! Love them so much. It makes me so happy to hear, "Hey, It's Meg!" đđđ
Lennan đđ miss you btw and yes totally agree, I highly rec the one by Anand Prahlad! You will adore it truly also Iâm sending you a lil something out today finally đ đ€
I thought youâd enjoy that when you said âit was suggested by a professional this past year that I might be autisticâ I OUT LOUD to my screen went âayyyy me too!! *finger guns*â
iâm only a minute in but was VERY excited to see this video pop up, iâm excited to see your recommendations!!
đđđđ Iâm gonna message you
Oh Meg đđđ !!
I've so been looking forward to this video and I loved every minute of it ! Looking forward to the rest in this series. I can't imagine going through this neurodivergent wormhole without you ! This video is such a great resource and I now have a stack of books in my shopping cart đđ
Janaki đđ„°đ€ samesies!! I love and appreciate you so much my friend
"What do you guys wear to bed?", "Something's wrong with my mom...", "She just needed to be acknowledged. Very relatable." đđđ ::::: It's always okay when you talk a lot. ::::: Yes! Put the notes on the relevant page! I will flip to the back (because I have to know) but it's annoying. ::::: "Don't talk to me ever again until you read this frikkin' book." â€
Heheheh đ€ đ„Ž looking forward to hearing what you think about the book lol
I am self diagnosed (because my therapist doesn't believe me - maybe I need a new therapist) and had, after watching your videos for several months, wondered whether you were. So interesting, thanks for the reading recommendations. Now I'm going to hit send on this comment and spend the rest of the night dealing with imposter syndrome đ
Iâm sorry your therapist sucks!! It could be time for a new one or if itâs worth it to you maybe help educate her about it which is scary and exhausting of course. I started my favs in the description box I would read as many as I could get my hands on tho tbh for feeling that imposter syndrome, itâll help I think
Ohhhhh fun!!! I was diagnosed in August 2022 at 39 years old and it has been..............earth-shattering đ„ŽSo many questions I've always had about myself and my life were finally answered but wow it has been a lot....a lot, a lot. Adding some of these to my TBR, thank you.
Itâs a lot!! Itâs been coming in waves for me and Iâve been coping by reading obvi đ« đ
@@RoseHoneyRitual I suppose there are worse ways to cope đ€ I did the reading thing too and then I started shopping for some nice earplugs and got rid of my not-optimally-comfortable clothes lol. I hope the info brings you peace in the long run!!!! I'm so relieved that I know.
hi my reading full time buddy đ I have added several of these to my shopping cart. I have no personal experience with autism but I know many people online who are on the spectrum. It is a fascinating subject to read about.
It was great to see you. I have been scarce, black clouds just won't f**k off this time but hey, what can you do ? đ
Totally understand! withdrawal is necessary at times and hope youâre feeling it lift soon đ