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Hello! I’m Dr. Menon, a psychologist specializing in supporting women with ADHD and Autism.
FINAL UPDATE:
I had done an AMA in October of 2022 about autism and ADHD in adults. This time I wanted to narrow the focus more specifically for women, since the presentation and symptoms can be missed, misdiagnosed or misunderstood. I see all genders in my practice. You can schedule an intake or a free consultation with me here: www.mythrivecollective.com
Thank you for your comments and questions. I am humbled by the insights and responses.
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Dr. Menon is a school and clinical psychologist specializing in ADHD and Autism across the lifespan. She has worked in various settings such as hospitals, schools and private practice. She has expertise in Autism in adults and how characteristics related to this diagnosis present themselves in women. “Higher functioning” autistic girls are overlooked or diagnosed late because they don’t fit the stereotypes. Autistic women can be misdiagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder, partly because of the intensity of the mood changes. The desire for routines and sameness can then be misdiagnosed as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Autistics may struggle with executive functioning and avoid non-preferred topics or tasks. Children often get a first diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder only. Accurate identification is a game-changer from feeling “defective” to viewing themselves as quirky and sensitive people. Recently she presented this topic to therapists at an international retreat to increase awareness and collaboration. She offers strategies for identification to reduce the strain of masking to others who may wonder if they have these diagnoses.
Proof: Here's my proof! https://imgur.com/a/ulKKDap
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Hi. I’m Ursula Goodenough, a professor emerita at Washington University where I engaged in
molecular research on eukaryotic algae. I am also the president of the Religious Naturalist Association and author of the book The Sacred Depths of Nature. In this book, I examine cosmology, cell biology, evolution, and neuroscience, celebrate the mystery and wonder of being alive, and suggest that the Religious Naturalist orientation might serve as the basis for a “planetary ethic” that draws from both science and the world’s religious traditions.
Here are some other life experiences:
- Served as president of The American Society for Cell Biology.
- Author of three editions of the widely adopted textbook Genetics.
- Served as president of The Institute on Religion in an Age of Science.
- Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Science.
- Invited by the Mind and Life Institute to meet with the Dalai Lama as part of a series of
seminars to help deepen his understanding of the sciences.
- Mother to 5 beautiful children and grandmother to 9 of their children.
EDIT: Hi everyone, this AMA has ended. Thank you for all the wonderful questions! Visit www.rebeccalester.com to learn more about Rebecca Lester's work, including her latest book "Famished: Eating Disorders and Failed Care in America" (2019).
Dissociative identity disorder (DID)—commonly referred to as “split” or multiple personalities—is a clinical psychological condition in which a person has two or more distinct identities that regularly take control of the person's behavior. DID is traditionally treated with the goal of integrating the fragmented parts, but that’s not the only solution.
In an article published by Scientific American, I shared my experience of treating “Ella” (pseudonym used to protect the patient’s privacy), a young woman with 12 different personalities. Ella’s identities ranged in age from two to 16. Each part had a different name; her own memories and experiences; and distinctive speech patterns, mannerisms and handwriting.
Read the full story: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-traumatized-woman-with-multiple-personalities-gets-better-as-her-parts-work-as-a-team/
Therapists must remember that we are guests and that however much training and knowledge we may have, we can never truly know what it is like to live with a particular inner reality. The client is the true expert on their own experience. I took this approach to my work with Ella and her parts, who were adamant that they did not want integration. My goal, then, was to focus less on the number of selves she had than with how those selves worked together—or not—in her daily life. Was it possible to bring those selves into a harmonious coexistence? Ella thought it was, and so did I, so that was the mission we embarked on in therapy.
Proof: https://imgur.com/a/QSP0Wmq
Disclaimer: I cannot provide therapy on social media. Please call 911 if you’re experiencing a mental health emergency. If you are in crisis and need help, contact the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org) or Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741-741).
Hi everybody! I'm Steve Vladeck from the University of Texas School of Law. I'm really pleased to be here for today's hour-long AMA about the Supreme Court, my new book on the Court's "shadow docket," and whatever other (court-related) stuff is on your mind!
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