03. Occupational therapy through a neurodivergent lens with Stephanie Olszewski

14/10/2024 40 min
03. Occupational therapy through a neurodivergent lens with Stephanie Olszewski

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In this episode, Nancy sits down with Stephanie, an occupational therapist certified in autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing, and co-founder of Diverge Community Services. Stephanie's journey is one of resilience and passion, inspired by her sister's medical needs, which led her to a life dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals thrive. Together, they explore:  What do occupational therapists (OT) do? How OT's help neurodivergent clients  The value in identifying your brain type as one of your unique traits Helpful tips on surviving grad school as a dyslexic ADHDer The challenges of business ownership with a differently-wired brain Whether you're leading a neuro-spicy team or learning how to embrace your own neuro-spicyness, this episode offers valuable advice and insights on navigating life with dyslexia and ADHD. Resources/ Links: Diverge Community Services: www.divergecommunity.com Neurodivergent Voices Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@neurodivergentvoices  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divergecommunity Stephanie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-olszewski-mot-otr-l-424b29a4/ Connect with Nancy: https://bio.site/dyslexicmaverick  

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