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The Childlike Nature of Neurodivergence (AKA Reflections on a Treehouse I Found in the Winter Woods).

2/19/2021

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Something magical about ADHD and Autism (myself being diagnosed with both) is that some part of us stays way more childlike than your average person into our elder years. Something playful lingers in us way beyond its expected death from bills, disappointments, and tragedies. It can often be seen in the mischievous glimmer in our eyes, the fact that most people guess we're younger than we are, or in our uncontrolled glee at tiny things when no one is looking.

We have trouble focusing on what we need to sometimes, yes, but much of the time we are actually fixated on a beautiful little moment the world is missing from all its seriousness; light dancing on water, a new way to combine ingredients, or the fascinating book someone across the room is reading. We may not be watching the clock, as ADHDers are often late for everything, but we are watching. 

One of the glorious moments of childlike freedom for me was two weeks ago when I discovered an extremely beautiful treehouse made with


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The Whimsical Art Of Agenda Selection

8/29/2018

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Today I spent an hour and a half in the bookstore looking at agendas. Not to buy one, since my planner is still good until January. But to start the process of looking at my options. It's good to have a four-month lead.

Choosing an agenda is an important decision. It's something I'm going to look at every day (dozens of times per day) for a year. It can shape my mood, can put me into a certain head-space, or can be filled with quotes or questions to contemplate each week.

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The Connection between Asperger's and Bipolar Disorder

10/14/2016

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Guest Author:
Jennifer Scott knows how difficult it can be to live with anxiety and depression. She has experienced both since she was in her teens. Today, she writes about the ups and downs of her mental illness on SpiritFinder.org. The blog serves as both a source of information for people with mental illness and a forum where those living with anxiety and depression can come together to discuss their experiences.

Bipolar disorder affects millions of people in the world., but many sufferers go un-diagnosed because of their age or because they have another mood or developmental disorder which masks it. It is especially difficult to diagnose in children, because young people who have not reached maturity don’t show the distinct emotional cycle that adults who have been diagnosed with the disorder do. This cycle can range from mania to anxiety to depression and can include bouts of rage or violence.

Much has been studied regarding the link between bipolar disorder and Asperger’s syndrome, which have very similar symptoms (one can also be diagnosed with both). Those diagnosed with Asperger’s/ASD generally have problems with processing stimuli in social settings and can become obsessed with a particular topic, which they may be vocal about despite issues with language. People suffering from bipolar disorder may also become obsessed with a singular passion--such as art or music--but will often close themselves off from other people while they work on it. They will enter what is called a hypomania phase, which gives them a positive, energetic feeling while they are being creative. The difficult part is when that feeling begins to fade, and they are left with doubts about themselves and their passion. This can in turn lead to depression or violent episodes.

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PODCAST - Standing Desks and ADHD, Recent Research and My Month-long Experiment Using One

5/20/2015

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This Episode Explores:
  • What are standing desks (types, uses).
  • How do standing desks have a huge impact on ADHD and productivity.
  • What happened to discipline issues when they put standing desks in classrooms
  • Research showing that standing desks can replace ADHD medication for many kids (and caffeine reliance in adults).
  • How standing desks lead to significant weight loss over time.
  • My own month-long experience with my new standing desk and the resulting changes in my body and productivity.
  • Which type of standing desk is right for your lifestyle.
  • How to make your own standing desk..

Host: Alina Kislenko - ADHD/Asperger's Therapist and Coach (no affiliation with AnthroDesk)
Guest: Mike Jordan - Founder of Anthrodesk
Length: 34min     Aired On: CFRU 93.3fm


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PODCAST - Discussing Hypnotherapy, including my own 3 demo sessions, with Hypnotherapist Phil Naylor

2/4/2015

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This Episode Explores:

- What is Hypnotherapy and how can it be applied to ADHD/Asperger's?
- How does Hypnosis work and what are the types/phases?
- Myths and facts about Hypnosis
- The difference between Hypnotherapy and Talk Therapy/CBT
- My 3 demo Hypnotherapy sessions with Phil
- What issues Hypnosis addresses best
- Client experiences after Hypnotherapy

Host: Alina Kislenko - ADHD/Asperger's Therapist
Guest: Phil Naylor, Hypnotherapist & Counsellor
Length: 29min     Aired On: CFRU 93.3fm
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PODCAST - Borderline Personality Disorder & its most effective treatment, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, with DBT specialist Dr. Ekblad, Ph.D.

7/22/2014

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Alina and Dr. Ekblad at the recording studio
This Episode Explores:

- What Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is
- What Dialetical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is and why it is used predominantly for BPD
- How DBT was developed
- What common BPD symptoms are
- Why people with BPD engage in attention-seeking behaviour and have a higher risk of self-harming
- How BPD develops
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Some exercises from the DBT approach you can try
- How DBT works/its main priciples

Host: Alina Kislenko - ADHD/Asperger's Therapist
Guest: Dr. Andrew Ekblad - Guelph Psychologist
Length: 30min     Aired On: CFRU 93.3fm
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PODCAST - Interviewing Karen O'Donnell, ADHD Filmmaker of "A Mind Like Mine" ADD Doc & The Best Universities for ADHD Support

5/18/2014

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Keren O'Donnell, ADHD Filmmaker of "A Mind Like Mine"
Trailer for "A Mind Like Mine" ADHD Documentary
This Episode Explores:

- Which Canadian universities provide the best ADHD accomadations and supports
- What to expect when joining the Centre for Students with Disabilities at your school
- Lessons from filming the ADHD Documentary "A Mind Like Mine"
- Surprisingly getting diagnosed herself years after Karen had been a long time ADHD advocate for her son and how it changed her life
- ADHD diagnosis in adulthood for women
- Raising a young adult with ADHD
- Supporting your ADHD child into adulthood
- Karen's favorite ADHD techniques
- Upcoming "A Mind Like Mine" Toronto Screening
- How her son's issues at school got her to make her first ADHD documentary to help his teachers
understand
- How to be your older child's best advocate when they have ADHD
- ADHD strengths & weaknesses

Host: Alina Kislenko MA (Cand.) CNLPP, RYT - ADHD/Asperger's Therapist
Guest: Karen O'Donnell - Documentary Film Maker "A Mind Like Mine"
Length: 30min     Aired On: CFRU 93.3fm
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PODCAST: Stigma, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia in ADHD and Asperger's

10/24/2013

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This episode explores:

- Eating disorders and differences specific to the ADHD / Asperger's population
- How Sensory Integration Disfunction can cause / look like eating disorders
- A sneak peak of Candy's new radio show on Mental Health Stigma and Eating Disorders
- What body dysmorphia is and looks like in ADHDers and Aspies
- Alina's journey around understanding her own dysmorphia in the context of her Aspger's and ADHD
- Tecniques and resources available for those suffering with stigma or eating issues

Host: Alina Kislenko MA (Cand.) CNLPP, RYT
Guest: Candy MacNeil, Therapist
Length: 24.30 min     Aired On: CFRU 93.3fm
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PODCAST - Digging Deeper Into Strategies for ADHDers Around Employment, Friendship, Relationships and Family Life, with personal stories from ADHD author Zoe Kessler

9/12/2013

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This episode explores:

- How to fight against familial expectations to live your dream life
- How to find your talents and strengths
- Stories about horrible jobs we've both had that were not ADHD friendly for us
- How to create friendships that are mutually beneficial and accomodate for ADHD traits
- Zoe's journey from a future in law to a very successful multi-book deal career (including her new book ADHD According to Zoe)
- How to tell your employer about your ADHD
- ADHD and Entrepreneurialism
- ADHD and dating "internships"

Host: Alina Kislenko MA (Cand.) CNLPP, RYT
Guest: Zoe Kessler, Author and Speaker
Length: 29 min      Aired On: CFRU 93.3fm
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PODCAST - An emotional Interview with the Author of new book "ADHD According To Zoe"

9/5/2013

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This episode includes:

- An interview with Zoe Kessler, author of new book "ADHD According to Zoe"
- How ADHD differs in women and men
- Zoe's hardest chapter to write (this one's a tear jerker)
- Zoe's experiences writing her books while juggling her ADHD symptoms
- Exploration of careers compatible and incompatible with ADHD (and our own personal experiences doing this right and WRONG)
- Exploring how ADHD has impacted her life in every way
- How her book has impacted her romantic life

Host: Alina Kislenko MA (Cand.) CNLPP, RYT
Guest: Zoe Kessler, Author and Speaker
Length: 29 min      Aired On: CFRU 93.3fm
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    Alina Kislenko MA, RP
    Registered Psychotherapist

    is an ADHD, Asperger's/ASD specialized Registered Psychotherapist and Coach, as well as the Founder of The ADHD & Asperger's/ASD Centre. She is currently working on producing her radio show "Strange Brains" on these topics, and can often be seen on the Inside Guelph TV Show as their regular ADHD and Asperger's/ASD specialist. Learn More


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