In this episode, Melanie and I dive into the challenges and beauty of embracing our differences. We explore topics like adolescence, queerness, and the neurodiverse experience, discussing what it means to grow up feeling 'outside the norm.' We also highlight key red flags that parents should look out for when supporting their neurodivergent and queer children through these formative years. Melanie Gruben is an autistic, queer therapist accredited with the Psychological Society of Ireland. Her private practice specialises in neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+. She hails from Dallas, Texas, where she learned to treasure cool and cloudy weather. Now living in Limerick, Ireland, Melanie collaborates with Violet Psychology providing online therapy services while also working as a researcher. Her long-term aspirations include eating all her produce before expiry and knowing when to use the "ser" and "estar" verbs in Spanish.
You can find Melanie:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/counselling/melanie-gruben-limerick-lk/1314035 https://www.violetpsychology.com/aboutmelanie https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrubentherapy/ You can find me on:

https://www.instagram.com/mamisneurodivergentespodcast/