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Recently, one of Dr. Kathy’s NeuroDivergent clients took to Chat GPT to ask how to navigate interactions in his relationship with a NeuroTypical individual.

While some of the advice and tips it gave are great, many of what it recommended is not possible for a NeuroDiverse individual, such as interactional conversations or paraphrasing.

In today’s episode Dr. Kathy discusses whether or not Chat GPT can be used as a modern day translator for a NeuroDivergent relationship.

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Want to skip ahead? Episode Highlights

1:10 Defining NeuroTypical and NeuroDiverse
4:30 Listening with Intention or “reading between the lines”
7:35 Asking Chat GPT questions about NeuroDivergent relationships
18:39 An interaction with Bianca (Dr. Kathy’s daughter)
22:14 Trying to understand how to paraphrase
24:05 An Interactional connection
25:53 Chat GPT probably can’t teach you how to connect in a NeuroDivergent relationship

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Check out Dr. Kathy’s latest book, “Empathy is More Than Words: Introducing Groundbreaking Tools for NeuroDivergent Relationships” 

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“Chitchat” or what is commonly known as that in-between the lines, empathic language is what NeuroTypicals use to connect with others or initiate a conversation.

However, NeuroDiverse folks face challenges in interpreting nuances in conversation, such as reading between the lines or engaging in casual conversation. For them, words hold literal meaning without any hidden layers or deeper significance.

In today’s episode Dr. Kathy dives into the intricacies of this topic, sheddling light on the differences in communication styles between NeuroTypicals and NeuroDiverse individuals.

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Want to skip ahead? Episode Highlights

1:03 Chitchat and how NeuroTypicals use it
1:48 A conversation with my Autistic daughter
4:49 A song by Andy Joyce
9:52 How do we bridge the gap
13:41 Small talk is not BS
15:57 Forgive each other and meet halfway

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Check out Dr. Kathy’s latest book, “Empathy is More Than Words: Introducing Groundbreaking Tools for NeuroDivergent Relationships” 

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➡️ Find Dr. Kathy’s Website Here

➡️If you’re looking for resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, check out Dr. Kathy’s FREE Mini-Course

Join us today as Dr. Kathy reads a letter to each of her daughters, Bianca and Phoebe, recalling her memories of their upbringing. She speaks about:

• The moments that lead her to the realization that one of her children and her husband were NeuroDiverse.
• How the stress of living with two NeuroDiverse family members affects her NeuroTypical child.
• The events leading up to the writing of her books and the development of her courses.

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Want to skip ahead? Episode Highlights

1:38 Letter To Bianca, my daughter
3:43 To Phoebe my greatest teacher
5:44 Distil the essence of NeuroDiversity

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Check out Dr. Kathy’s latest book, “Empathy is More Than Words: Introducing Groundbreaking Tools for NeuroDivergent Relationships” 

➡️ Follow Dr. Kathy on Facebook

➡️ Find Dr. Kathy’s Website Here

➡️If you’re looking for resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, check out Dr. Kathy’s FREE Mini-Course

Join us today as Dr. Kathy takes us behind the scenes of her life and shares with us why she takes her life personally and why you should, too.

Listen as she shares an edited excerpt from her book, “Empathy is More Than Words,” recalls her brief visit to a county jail, and how the life of the personal is a source of strength.

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Want to skip ahead? Episode Highlights

2:54 When Empathy Fails excerpt
4:14 its about being strong
6:40 the action plan to take your life personally

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Check out Dr. Kathy’s latest book, “Empathy is More Than Words: Introducing Groundbreaking Tools for NeuroDivergent Relationships” 

➡️ Follow Dr. Kathy on Facebook

➡️ Find Dr. Kathy’s Website Here

➡️If you’re looking for resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, check out Dr. Kathy’s FREE Mini-Course

Join us today as Dr. Kathy dives into how much of the social justice movement around NeuroDiversity often leaves out the experience of the NeuroTypical loved ones and the challenges that come along with the relationship.

She also discusses tools to bridge the gap between the colliding worlds of NeuroDiverse and NeuroTypical, including her 7 step interface protocol.

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Want to skip ahead? Episode Highlights

2:00 Defining NeuroDiversity
5:20 Support NeuroDiversity with respect + introducing NeuroDivergent relationship challenges
12:22 High functioning Autism and navigating true change
13:20 groundbreaking tools

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Check out Dr. Kathy’s latest book, “Empathy is More Than Words: Introducing Groundbreaking Tools for NeuroDivergent Relationships” 

➡️ Follow Dr. Kathy on Facebook

➡️ Find Dr. Kathy’s Website Here

➡️If you’re looking for resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, check out Dr. Kathy’s FREE Mini-Course