Do you have ADHD and/or autism that often feels overwhelmed and overstimulated? The right routines can really help ANYONE - and these are powerful not only for neurodivergent brains. But because of all that is constantly going in inside many autistic brains, it can be especially important to establish helpful routines that make your brain feel less stretched constantly. But what are routines, and how can you set them up without overcomplicating your life? In this video, I'll break it down in 3 easy steps that anyone can manage.
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Whether you have an autistic friend, family member, or loved one, work with people on the autism spectrum, are autistic and struggle with routines, or are simply interested in learning more, this video has something for you. I'm here to provide the unique perspective of someone who is an autistic ADHDer and has struggled with routines for many years before cracking the code! We want to help people better understand autism and ADHD and support one another as well with the goal of improving communication and life in general for all of us in a neurodiverse world.
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📌 Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:55 Why routines are important to autistic people and why I struggled before my diagnosis
3:30 My morning routine
4:35 3 Key ingredients to building a supportive routine
5:07 Understanding your needs
7:14 Social vs. down time
8:05 Understanding your own values
8:44 Progress, not perfection
10:02 Establishing consistency
11:20 Expect setbacks to push through
11:53 Maintaining routines
12:10 Visual schedules
13:15 Evaluating and adjusting your routines
14:29 Overcoming common challenges
17:22 Celebrating successes
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3. 7 Myths about Autism: https://youtu.be/2sLjk4Sk-Nc?si=ToKDttarwlweej8_
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⭐️ ABOUT US:
I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo.
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