Three years after her first appearance, Jessica is back on the podcast for an honest catch‑up about life six‑plus years post‑diagnosis. We talk about what’s shifted, what hasn’t, and how understanding our neurodivergence continues to shape our mental health, identity, and day‑to‑day lives.

We touch on ADHD, dyscalculia, reframing autism and ADHD away from deficit language, and the ongoing work of making sense of our past and present through a more compassionate lens. It’s a grounded, reflective conversation between two late‑identified neurodivergent adults comparing notes on what it actually means to grow into this understanding over time.

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On this episode of Late to the Party, I speak with acclaimed author Kay Kerr to explore the intricate connections between writing, memory, and identity. Kay shares her journey as an autistic writer, from her celebrated young adult novels Please Don’t Hug Me and Social Queue to her latest works, including Might Cry Later and contributions to Someone Like Me (for Australia, for International)

We dive deep into topics like:

• How sensory details shape memory and storytelling
• The impact of aphantasia and alexithymia on creativity and self perception
• The intricacies of being part of social groups
• Movement, stimming, and the search for authenticity
• The act of making generational change

This conversation is a thoughtful look at neurodivergence, acceptance, and the ways we create meaning in our lives.

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In this follow-up conversation with Joanne Seymon, co-founder of Kaiko Fidgets, we go far beyond product design and neurodiversity. This episode dives deep into the human experience—touching on love, pain, parenting, grief, death, trauma, and the messy beauty of work that matters.

Jo brings her signature warmth and wisdom as we explore what it means to hold space for others while navigating our own healing. From the raw edges of loss to the joy of shared laughter, this chat is a testament to resilience, connection, and the power of showing up—especially when it’s hard.

Whether you're a parent, a practitioner, or simply someone trying to make sense of it all, this episode offers comfort, insight, and a few good chuckles along the way.

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