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b"Dr. Megan Anna Neff, is a clinical psychologist specializing in the support and empowerment of neurodivergent adults through her expertise in neurodivergent affirming care and assessments. She comes on the show to talk about the complexity of diagnosis and the why\\u2019s behind the misdiagnoses.\\xa0\\n\\nWe dive deep into the assessment process and why so many people slip through the cracks when seeking a diagnosis, why it\\u2019s important to get clarity around a child\\u2019s wiring in order to provide them with support that will be meaningful and affirming, why identifying one\\u2019s neurodivergence (either through self-identification or a medical diagnosis) matters, and the kind of trauma a person can experience when they go through life without a diagnosis.\\xa0\\nDr. Megan Anna Neff is a clinical psychologist based in Oregon, specializing in the support and empowerment of neurodivergent adults through her expertise in neurodivergent affirming care and assessments. Megan Anna has co-authored two books and published in several peer-reviewed psychological journals. Her forthcoming book, Self Care for Autistic People, exemplifies her dedication to providing accessible resources for the neurodivergent community.\\xa0\\nThings you'll learn from this episode\\n\\nThe difference between a self-diagnosis and a medical diagnosis\\n\\nHow the COVID pandemic influenced the influx of adults discovering their neurodivergence\\n\\nWhat Misdiagnosis Mondays is and how and why Megan Anna created it\\n\\nWhy it\\u2019s important to tease out the core or underlying issues when a child is struggling with multiple neurodivergences and/or mental health challenges\\n\\nThe kind of trauma a child can experience when they go through life without a diagnosis\\n\\nHow we can support our kids in getting back to a baseline if they have built up trauma in their systems\\n\\nHow to identify and vet neuropsych evaluators who take a neurodivergent affirming approach to the assessment process\\n\\nResources mentioned\\xa0\\n\\nMegan Neff\\u2019s website\\n\\nMegan Neff on Instagram at @neurodivergent_insights\\n\\nMegan Neff\\u2019s membership community\\n\\nMegan\\u2019s infographics, workbooks, and resources\\n\\n\\nSelf-care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask! by Dr. Megan Neff\\n\\nDr. Jonathan Dalton, Center for Anxiety & Behavioral Change\\n\\n\\nDr. Devon Price and Unmasking Autism (Tilt Parenting Podcast)\\n\\nSupport the show\\nConnect with Tilt Parenting\\n\\n\\nVisit Tilt Parenting\\n\\nTake the free 7-Day Challenge\\n\\n\\n\\nRead a chapter of Differently Wired\\n\\n\\nFollow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram\\n\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"