Living with Autism and ADHD with Emily Katy

This week, we have the incredible Emily Katy on the podcast. Emily is an autistic 22-year-old with ADHD and OCD, an author and blogger, and a Trustee for the charity ‘Autistic Girls Network’. Her first book ‘Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life’ is out on March 28th.Kate and Emily speak about: The struggle of being autistic and ADHD in the school system Autism stigmas and stereotypesFinding helpful accommodations in school Emily's 'Not a School Skiver' Campaign Finding a better way to care for neurodivergent children in education PDA - a desire for autonomy Emily's journey to being diagnosed with ADHDEmily's mental health struggles How anxiety and OCD cycles show up for Emily What medication has worked for EmilyPhobias and anxietyThe interplay and ebbs and flows of Autism and ADHD You can connect with Emily on her Instagram here. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity. Check out the www.sleepypeople.com weighted blanket range here and use the code kate20 for 20% off the range.Follow the podcast on Instagram here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.