Susan Madigan

@susanmadigan3

Occupational Therapist.Supporting the neurodivergent crew to thrive.Accessibility in Education, Work and Healthcare.Working with employers to understand and value neurodiversity. She/her,Neurodivergent not otherwise specified. Information @ susanmadigan.ie

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Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· 29d

Important illustration of the point!

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Jun 7

I happened to be visiting Omaha Beach yesterday. We also visited the American Cemetery, with row after row of people who's names came from all over the world. It was actually sickening to see him on the beach, for his photo op, while he denigrates immigrants and callously advocates to war harder.

A photo taken at the American Cemetery at omaha beach, showing hundreds of grave markers. Each grave has a French and American flag on it

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Apr 26

And Megan Neffs workbook is really nice www.amazon.co.uk/Autistic-Bur...

Cover image of the book "The Autistic Burnout Workbook" by Dr Megan Neff

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Mar 28

I actually think the category of 'autism spectrum' is one of those instances where the name was ahead of its time. Though it's been called a spectrum since I've been aware it it, it was usually spoken about as a line, it's only now that we're actually treating it as a spectrum, there's a backlash

An info graphic describing the autism spectrum, using two images. At the top, a line from less autistic at one end to very autistic at the other, stating "The autism spectrum is not linear". And below, two images of pie charts with different colours to describe different categories including: social differences, interests, repetitions, sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, perception, executive functioning, other. With 'terms like "high functioning", "low functioning" are harmful and outdated' written underneath. Image is from @Autism_sketches

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Feb 2

8b. Just how much energy, time and effort are you expending to "normal", and couldn't that energy be better spent on the things you need to do? Just listen to @olivialutfallah making so much sense!

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Feb 2

4.b. Most ADHDers I work with have some hypo or hyper sensory stuff,but may not be aware of it. As a general rule,proprioceptive input is helpful for calming and getting ready to concentrate,as it is activating the same system as exercise and deep breathing.Basically, movement is good

A small text box that reads: Proprioception! What is it?!

Proprioception is one of our eight senses, it means our awareness of the position and movement of our body, and how our muscles work.
When we use our muscles, messages are sent to our brain that we are grounded, making it especially calming.

Doing any proprioceptive work (heavy muscle work), is therefore very calming.

Examples include running, weights, yoga and pilates, swimming, cycling, resistance band exercises. Most of which we can do anywhere!

Another good example is deep breathing. Deep breathing engages several muscle groups around the ribcage and stomach, and breathing out through pursed lips, likewise engages all the small muscles of the bottom part of the face. That is why deep breathing is calming.

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Jun 13

If Ireland based, please consider participating in this important DCU research on neurodivergence in the workplace! Needed: Neurodivergent employee and a colleague www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

Research Poster that states: Seeking Research Participants: Openly Neurodivergent Professionals and their Colleagues

Seeking: Working Pairs where one individual is openly neurodivergent, alongside a colleague they've collaborated with for 6+months.

The ask: Separate, confidential ~1 hour interviews (online/in-person) with both of you to explore your experiences working together.

Impact: Your insights fuel a PhD and help create practical guidelines for more supportive and effective workplaces

To learn more and participate - Details in post

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Apr 21

Similarly, left-handedness rose from ~3% in 1910 to ~12% in 2000. Not due to biology, but because we stopped punishing kids for it. People didn’t suddenly become left-handed; they were finally allowed to be

The graph showing rise in left handedness from ~3% in 1910 to 12% in 2000

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Jan 25

Gorgeous open Seisiun in Tallaght Library today. So lovely to see Uilinn Pipes played in person. South Dublin libraries have had a brilliant programme during #TradFest. You can always check monthly events for the libraries at their webpage: www.sdcc.ie/en/services/...

Picture of several people sitting in large circle of chairs, in a library, you can see book shelves behind the circle. Pictured is a man playing Uilinn Pipes, a woman playing the fiddle/violin, and a woman behind playing the piano. The other people in the circle are spectators. Also behind the spectators, several more musicians can be glimpsed, including girls aged 10-13, also playing instruments such as Boscastle ceoil, fiddle, flute, and harp.

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Dec 14

What started as a health and safety measure is now a staple of our Christmas 🎄 Enjoy the season and mind yourselves. Happy Christmas from Dublin!

Photo of a normal Irish kitchen, with a fully decorated, lit up christmas tree hanging upside down from the ceiling. It's hanging over the dinner table.

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Nov 26

As a further introduction (!) I want to give a shout out to the humble visual timer. I've been recommending these to adults since i worked in CAMHS. They seem to work for the neurodivergent brain, especially ADHDers who can struggle with traditional analog or digital time. #NeurodivergentHacks

image of a e visual timer - a timer that shows time - up to 60 minutes- running away like pieces of a pie being gobbled.

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Nov 16

Make way for Wintering

Susan Madigan@susanmadigan3· Nov 16

The last of the autumn.